The Alienware Area-51 m5500 is the company's latest Media Center notebook to offer two built-in graphics options. Integrated Intel graphics get you the best battery life. But when you need the best ...

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The Alienware Area-51 m5500 will undoubtedly draw crowds for its out-of-this-world design, and the ability to switch between graphics systems is a neat concept. But its battery life still needs to get ...

When shopping for a new laptop, one of the most difficult decisions is choosing between a graphical powerhouse or one that’s more battery-efficient. Alienware makes that decision easier by releasing a ...

One of the toughest tests for any notebook is surviving a trip to a convention. Here, the notebook becomes a vital weapon in an Editor's arsenal as they make their way from the plane to the hotel, ...

With a high level look at the Alienware Area-51 m5500, it is hard to not be pleased with its combination of portability and performance. On one hand, traveling with this notebook is nowhere near as ...