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Alienware Unveils Scorching SLI-Powered Mobile Systems and Announces Upcoming Special-Edition Systems.


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 -- New 17" and 19" Mobile Systems Packed with Dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GPUs while Upcoming Desktop and Notebook Feature Exclusive Superman Chassis Designs

Alienware(R) -- the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server and professional systems -- has introduced two new ultra-powerful mobile systems loaded with dual NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7900 GPUs: the 17" Aurora(TM) m9700 and the 19" Aurora mALX. As Alienware's most powerful desktop replacements to date, the Aurora m9700 and Aurora mALX provide up to twice the graphics performance of single-GPU mobile systems for a blistering gaming experience, and are the first mobile systems to feature groundbreaking True MIMO (Multiple Input/Multiple Output) Pronounced "my-mo," it is the use of multiple transmitters and receivers (multiple antennas) on wireless devices for improved performance. (TM) wireless technology from Airgo Networks for faster, more reliable Wi-Fi performance over greater distances.

The Aurora m9700 is the industry's first and only 17" mobile system to offer the powerful dual-graphics capabilities of NVIDIA SLI (Scalable Link Interface) A multi-GPU interface from NVIDIA for connecting two or four NVIDIA display adapters together for faster graphics rendering on one monitor or two monitors. (TM) technology. The cutting-edge mobile desktop also provides up to 240GB of storage thanks to dual SATA (Serial ATA) A serial version of the ATA (IDE) interface, which has been the de facto standard hard disk interface for desktop PCs for more than two decades. The original Parallel ATA (PATA) interface was launched in 1986.  hard drives in RAID configurations, and includes AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips.  Turion A version of the Athlon 64 CPU from AMD designed for thin, lightweight laptops. The Turion 64 CPUs dissipate as little as 25 watts compared to 65 for the Athlon. Introduced in 2005, Turion enhanced AMD's line of mobile CPUs, which included the Mobile Athlon 64 for full-sized laptops and (TM) 64 processors to enable simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing and enhanced wireless compatibility.

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 GPUs, the Aurora mALX delivers the ultimate mobile solution for playing games in immersive, cinematic detail on an expansive 19" wide-screen LCD. Owners of the Aurora mALX are treated to a truly first-class experience that includes receiving ALX ALX Alexandria (Egyptian automobile license plate)
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 extras such as an Alienware backpack, award-winning Alienware Ozma 7(TM) headphones, a personalized nameplate and more. Adding a product touch that will undoubtedly make it stand out in a crowd, the Aurora mALX also features exotically stylish, airbrushed custom paint artwork that boldly implies power and strength.

In addition to the company's two new mobile systems, Alienware is also preparing to release a limited-edition Superman(TM) desktop and notebook featuring stunning chassis designs of the Man of Steel(TM). Each desktop, showcasing exclusive artwork designed by a DC Comics artist, and notebook is individually-numbered and comes with a certificate of authenticity A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a seal or small sticker on a proprietary computer program, t-shirt, jersey, or any other memorabilia item, especially in the world of computers and sports, which is designed to demonstrate that the item is authentic.  and special Superman desktop skin.

"With today's announcement, Alienware has completely eliminated the typical performance gap between mobile and desktop systems with the introduction of our latest mobile systems," said Mark Vena, Vice President of Marketing for Alienware. "The Aurora m9700 represents an industry first as the initial 17" SLI mobile system while the Aurora mALX delivers the same type of luxurious experience Alienware's ALX desktops are praised for, giving customers two incredibly powerful and exciting new mobile options."

"After transforming the graphics landscape on desktop systems, NVIDIA SLI technology has now made the leap to mobile systems like the Aurora m9700 and Aurora mALX," Jeff Fisher, Senior Vice President of the GPU GPU: see secret police.


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 Business at NVIDIA. "Equipped with dual NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 Series GPUs with SLI technology, Alienware's new systems unleash a new level of graphics performance for mobile gamers."

With today's announcement, Alienware is among the first PC manufacturers to begin offering Airgo True MIMO wireless technology across its entire notebook product line portfolio providing wired-like network performance (speeds up to 240Mpbs) with range up to twice what typical 802.11b/g wireless networks provide. Airgo True MIMO technology is ideal for bandwidth intensive applications such as gaming, VoIP or video streaming in large homes, apartments and small businesses and also offers the benefits of backward compatibility with existing 802.11b/g networks and routers. This technology will be offered by Alienware in late June 2006.

About Alienware

Alienware offers unique and award-winning technology products that incorporate state-of-the-art components, innovative engineering and design, and unprecedented customer service. Alienware has been recognized by INC inc - /ink/ increment, i.e. increase by one. Especially used by assembly programmers, as many assembly languages have an "inc" mnemonic.

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 500 as one of the fastest growing private companies in the US, won the Shoppers' Choice Award as the Best Performance Desktop by Computer Shopper's reader survey and also received a PC Magazine's Reader's Choice Award in its 18th Annual Reader Survey. 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. . For more information, please visit www.alienware.com/e306PR or call 1-800-ALIENWARE (254-3692).
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