Dell Alienware M14x vs Samsung Series 7 Gamer vs Apple MacBook Pro:Which laptop is better for use?
Dell Alienware M14x The M14x has the same retro-styling as other laptops in Dell's latest set of Alienware models, with a soft, rubbery black lid, a sturdy chassis, and a unique grille on the front of the machine. The laptop telegraphs its gaming orientation with tons of changeable lights on the keyboard, around the trackpad, through the grille, under the power button, and on the logo beneath the screen. The default lighting color is set to blue. The Alienware M14x, Dell's latest Alienware laptop, manages to pack amazing performance into a smaller-than-expected body with plenty of configuration options. The M14x packs a backlit, full-size keyboard with regular-style keys. The keys' beveled sides and slightly indented tops make typing on them easy and comfortable. The keyboard incorporates a couple of gamer-friendly features: the S key has four raised dots for quick tactile recognition, and the arrow keys are positioned slightly apart from the rest of the keyboard.
The Alienware M14x is indeed "the most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe" but that doesn't mean much when you can get a much better 15-inch or 17-inch gaming laptop for the same price (and roughly the same weight). High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.
THE BOTTOM LINE Alienware's first 14-inch notebook, the M14x, provides a potent blend of power and portability in an eye-catching design. It's tough to find mobile PC gaming in a package that's neither too big nor too small. The Alienware M14x comes very close, with plenty of component options and a size that's hefty, but not backbreaking. Specs: Processor: 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-2820QM Memory: 8GB, 1,600MHz DDR3 Hard drive: 750GB 7,200rpm Chipset: Intel HM67 Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 555M / Intel HD 3000 Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) Dimensions (WD): 13.4x9.7 inches Height: 1.2 inches Screen size (diagonal): 14 inches System weight / Weight with AC adapter: 6.5 pounds / 7.8 pounds Category: Midsize Price:$2198
VS Samsung Series 7 Gamer The Samsung Series 7 Gamer has a fantastic screen, plenty of ports, a blazing processor and graphics, and most of the features you'd be looking for in a gaming desktop replacement. The Series 7 700G7C gaming notebook uses the Ivy Bridge Intel quad-core i7-3610QM processor that is often considered the entry point to the high-end CPU category. The premium Nvidia GeForce GTX 675 graphics card is capable of handling current, performance demanding games and is appropriate for a gaming notebook. While great on paper, the 16 GB system memory is more than sufficient. The gaming notebook features a 17-inch 1920x1080 display which also allows the integrated Blu-Ray drive to render movies in native Full High Definition video. Simply put, the display is stunning, with full 1080p HD (1,920 by 1,080) complemented by 400nits of ultra-bright backlighting. While movies and games looked fantastic on the Series 7 Gamer, the built-in WiDi (Wireless Display) gives you the added freedom to wirelessly hook up your system to another screen. The 2.1 sound system features a dedicated subwoofer – a must in gaming notebooks – which makes the notebook a good all-around multimedia device.
but,The lack of 3D support is a little disappointing, only because you can get a 3D capable machine with the comparably priced Toshiba Qosmio X870.This clunky beast isn't a looker, and it's hardly priced to be relevant to most shoppers: at slightly under $2,000, this is a specialty item.
THE BOTTOM LINE It's a great option for the occasional LAN party or gaming session at a friend's house. The Samsung Series 7 Gamer is huge, expensive, and unattractive, but it's also one of the best gaming laptops that we've seen this year. If you don't mind its beefy 17-inch form, you won’t be disappointed. Specs: Processor: 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM Memory: 16GB, 1,333MHz DDR3 Hard drive: 1.5TB 7,200rpm (2x750GB) Chipset: Intel HM77 Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 675M Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Dimensions (WD): 16.1x11.2 inches Height: 1.3-2 inches Screen size (diagonal): 17.3 inches System weight / Weight with AC adapter: 9 pounds / 11.1 pounds Category: Desktop replacement Price:$1899
VS Apple MacBook Pro The screen is very good, with rich, vibrant colours and great viewing angles, and although not as light and thin as a MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is very portable. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro has a faster third-gen Intel Core i5 processor, and USB 3.0 ports.
But, There's no opportunity to pick a faster processor, for example. It's a pity the entry-level model only uses a Core i5 too, instead of the more powerful Core i7 processors used in the rest of the MacBook Pro range. Not much else has changed: the price, battery life, and older, thicker appearance, however well designed, remain the same.
The bottom line :The 13-inch MacBook Pro is ideal for those who need a little more configurability and storage than the MacBook Air can offer, but also need a very portable machine. While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition. Specifications
Release date06/11/12
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )( 3.1 GHz )
Memory4 GB/ 8 GB (max)
Hard Drive500 GB - 5400 rpm- Serial ATA-300
Operating SystemApple Mac OS X Mountain Lion
Display Type13.3 in
Max Resolution1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Optical DriveDVD±RW (±R DL) Price;$1,199
The Alienware M14x is indeed "the most powerful 14-inch laptop in the universe" but that doesn't mean much when you can get a much better 15-inch or 17-inch gaming laptop for the same price (and roughly the same weight). High-end configurations can be insanely expensive, and Alienware's laptop design is overdue for a refresh.
THE BOTTOM LINE Alienware's first 14-inch notebook, the M14x, provides a potent blend of power and portability in an eye-catching design. It's tough to find mobile PC gaming in a package that's neither too big nor too small. The Alienware M14x comes very close, with plenty of component options and a size that's hefty, but not backbreaking. Specs: Processor: 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-2820QM Memory: 8GB, 1,600MHz DDR3 Hard drive: 750GB 7,200rpm Chipset: Intel HM67 Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 555M / Intel HD 3000 Operating system: Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit) Dimensions (WD): 13.4x9.7 inches Height: 1.2 inches Screen size (diagonal): 14 inches System weight / Weight with AC adapter: 6.5 pounds / 7.8 pounds Category: Midsize Price:$2198
VS Samsung Series 7 Gamer The Samsung Series 7 Gamer has a fantastic screen, plenty of ports, a blazing processor and graphics, and most of the features you'd be looking for in a gaming desktop replacement. The Series 7 700G7C gaming notebook uses the Ivy Bridge Intel quad-core i7-3610QM processor that is often considered the entry point to the high-end CPU category. The premium Nvidia GeForce GTX 675 graphics card is capable of handling current, performance demanding games and is appropriate for a gaming notebook. While great on paper, the 16 GB system memory is more than sufficient. The gaming notebook features a 17-inch 1920x1080 display which also allows the integrated Blu-Ray drive to render movies in native Full High Definition video. Simply put, the display is stunning, with full 1080p HD (1,920 by 1,080) complemented by 400nits of ultra-bright backlighting. While movies and games looked fantastic on the Series 7 Gamer, the built-in WiDi (Wireless Display) gives you the added freedom to wirelessly hook up your system to another screen. The 2.1 sound system features a dedicated subwoofer – a must in gaming notebooks – which makes the notebook a good all-around multimedia device.
but,The lack of 3D support is a little disappointing, only because you can get a 3D capable machine with the comparably priced Toshiba Qosmio X870.This clunky beast isn't a looker, and it's hardly priced to be relevant to most shoppers: at slightly under $2,000, this is a specialty item.
THE BOTTOM LINE It's a great option for the occasional LAN party or gaming session at a friend's house. The Samsung Series 7 Gamer is huge, expensive, and unattractive, but it's also one of the best gaming laptops that we've seen this year. If you don't mind its beefy 17-inch form, you won’t be disappointed. Specs: Processor: 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM Memory: 16GB, 1,333MHz DDR3 Hard drive: 1.5TB 7,200rpm (2x750GB) Chipset: Intel HM77 Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 675M Operating system: Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) Dimensions (WD): 16.1x11.2 inches Height: 1.3-2 inches Screen size (diagonal): 17.3 inches System weight / Weight with AC adapter: 9 pounds / 11.1 pounds Category: Desktop replacement Price:$1899
VS Apple MacBook Pro The screen is very good, with rich, vibrant colours and great viewing angles, and although not as light and thin as a MacBook Air, the 13-inch MacBook Pro is very portable. The new 13-inch MacBook Pro has a faster third-gen Intel Core i5 processor, and USB 3.0 ports.
But, There's no opportunity to pick a faster processor, for example. It's a pity the entry-level model only uses a Core i5 too, instead of the more powerful Core i7 processors used in the rest of the MacBook Pro range. Not much else has changed: the price, battery life, and older, thicker appearance, however well designed, remain the same.
The bottom line :The 13-inch MacBook Pro is ideal for those who need a little more configurability and storage than the MacBook Air can offer, but also need a very portable machine. While the 13-inch MacBook Pro remains a well-built laptop, it's fallen behind the MacBook Air and Retina Display MacBook Pro in design, lacks higher-end upgrades, and feels too expensive compared with the competition. Specifications
Release date06/11/12
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5 2.5 GHz ( Dual-Core )( 3.1 GHz )
Memory4 GB/ 8 GB (max)
Hard Drive500 GB - 5400 rpm- Serial ATA-300
Operating SystemApple Mac OS X Mountain Lion
Display Type13.3 in
Max Resolution1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Optical DriveDVD±RW (±R DL) Price;$1,199
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