The M15x is Alienware’s latest gaming notebook, featuring an Intel Core i7 processor, 15.6-inch screen, and Nvidia GTX 260M graphics. Is this monster worth its asking price? Read our review to find out.

Our Alienware M15x has the following specifications:

Cosmic Black color
15.6-inch 1080p (1920×1080) display with LED backlighting
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Intel Core i7 920XM processor (2.0GHz/3.2GHz Turbo Mode, 8MB L3 cache)
Nvidia GeForce GTX 260M 1GB graphics card
4GB DDR3-1333 RAM (2x 2GB)
500GB 7200RPM hard drive (Seagate Momentus 7200.4/ST9500420AS)
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5300AGN
Slot-loading Blu-ray Reader/DVD burner drive
One-year limited warranty w/ in-home service
9-cell Li-ion battery (85Wh)
Weight: 9 lbs
Dimensions: 14.88” (W) x 12.15” (D) x 1.92” (H)
MSRP: $3,274
The M15x starts at $1,499 as of writing; it is available in three colors: Cosmic Black, Nebula Red, and Lunar Shadow (silver). Our test unit’s price is sky-high mainly due to the Core i7 920XM Extreme processor, which commands a $900 premium over the base Core i7 720QM processor.