Printer Friendly
The Free Library
19,122,084 articles and books
Member login
User name  
Password 
 
Join us Forgot password?

Alienware Calls on Gamers to Compete in Performance Challenge at QuakeCon 2005.


MIAMI Miami, cities, United States
Miami (mīăm`ē, –ə).

1 City (1990 pop. 358,548), seat of Dade co., SE Fla., on Biscayne Bay at the mouth of the Miami River; inc. 1896.
 -- Alienware to Award Exclusive ALX ALX Alexandria (Egyptian automobile license plate)
ALX America's Learning Exchange
ALX Alienware Luxury Experience (Alienware Corp.
 System to QuakeCon Attendee Whose System Earns Fastest Benchmark Score

Alienware(R), the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop and notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous.  gaming systems, is calling on all gamers who attend QuakeCon 2005 to compete in the Alienware Performance Challenge. During the event, BYOC BYOC Bring Your Own Computer
BYOC Bring Your Own Chair
BYOC Build Your Own Clone
BYOC Bring Your Own Coffee
BYOC Bring Your Own Console (gaming)
BYOC Bring Your Own Cup (conservation) 
 attendees will have the opportunity to have their systems benchmarked by Alienware technicians. The owner of the system that receives the fastest combined benchmark score will be awarded a brand new Alienware ALX system, valued in excess of $6,800.

Gamers can sign up for the Alienware Performance Challenge at booth #004 within Hall D of QuakeCon 2005, where they will also have the chance to win other great prizes from Alienware. The grand prize in the Alienware Performance Challenge, the award-winning ALX system, offers an unprecedented combination of high-performance features such as dual GPUs, the latest processors, Alienware Silent Liquid Cooling Liquid Cooling may refer to:
  • Cooling by convections or circulation of heat transfer fluids
  • Computer cooling
  • Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment, a garment worn by astronauts.
  • Liquid metal cooled reactor
 Technology, and other performance-enhanced hardware.

QuakeCon 2005 is being held from August 11-14, 2005 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas Grapevine is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. As of the 2000 census the city population was 42,059, though the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau estimate puts the city's population at 48,583. . The annual event draws gaming enthusiasts from around the world to compete in massive gaming tournaments and to check out the latest games and technology.

"QuakeCon isn't just about games, it's about our community. Alienware is giving gamers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to show off their technical know-how to their peers and the rest of the world," said Brian Joyce, director of marketing for Alienware. "With prizes like the performance-leading ALX up for grabs, the Alienware Performance Challenge promises to make QuakeCon 2005 an unforgettable experience."

About Alienware

Alienware manufactures high-performance desktop, notebook, and media center systems and leading-edge professional systems. Alienware offers unique and award-winning products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware systems are available direct within the United States, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , and will soon be offered in other locations around the Pacific Rim. For more information, please visit http://www.alienware.com/prquakecon or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).
COPYRIGHT 2005 Business Wire
No portion of this article can be reproduced without the express written permission from the copyright holder.
Copyright 2005, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.

 Reader Opinion

Title:

Comment:



 

Article Details
Printer friendly Cite/link Email Feedback
Publication:Business Wire
Date:Aug 10, 2005
Words:333
Previous Article:Gramercy Capital Corp. Announces Second $50 Million Placement of Trust Preferred Securities.
Next Article:Fitch Upgrades American Tower's Debt Ratings.



Related Articles
ATI intros RADEON 9700 PRO graphics board based on newly introd VPU architecture.
ATI extends notebook PC graphics leadership with new additions to mobile PCI Express portfolio.
DISCover Delivers ``My Games'' in 2005; New Year Features New Product Offering Even Easier Access to PC Gaming.
Alienware Performance Challenge Scores Big at QuakeCon 2005; Alienware's Hotly Contested Competition Awards Industry-Leading ALX Systems to Top...
Alienware Unveils New Aurora 7500 with Liquid Cooling And NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX KO ACS3.
Customers Continue to Respond to Alienware's Distinctive Success Story; Inc. 500 Computer Manufacturer Thrives on Product Innovation, Manufacturing...
IGN Entertainment's Leading Digital Retail Service Direct2Drive to Power Alienware's New Online Store of PC Videogame Downloads; More Than 100...
Alienware Unveils Latest Intel Pentium Processor Extreme Edition 955 In Area-51 7500 And ALX Systems.
BRIEFCASE.
Alienware to Gamers and PC Enthusiasts: ``Think You're a True Player? Then Come Out & Play''; Consumers Challenged to Join the Groundbreaking PC...

Terms of use | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc. | Feedback | For webmasters | Submit articles