“With Nvidia’s Optimus technology, you get the best of both worlds, as general application and multimedia duties are handled by Intel’s HD graphics for improved battery life, and demanding applications like gaming and video transcoding can be handled by Nvidia’s GT2xxM and GT3xxM discrete graphics processors on the fly,” Asus spokesperson Gary Key told TechNewsWorld.

“This provides the user with a seamless experience that delivers the best graphics performance and energy conservation at the same time.”

So you get the best of both worlds, intense gaming graphics(for laptops) and a fluid 2-D experience with Intel HD graphics, capable of watching HD videos, without initializing Optimus. Check it out here at Nvidia.com

Meet the Alienware M11x. Now you wont have to lug a bulky computer around to LAN parties, this little guy will fit into your backpack. With the ability to play Crysis and Call of Duty “World at War” on its 720p screen for 2 straight hours(on battery), or using it as a productivity tool for 6.5hours(on battery) (nvidia gpu disabled), what more could you want? See the full specs below, and if you want to purchase one for yourself, head on over to Dell’s Alienware Site.

General

    * Type: Ultraportable
    * Bundled OS: Windows (7)

Display

    * Screen size: 11.6 inches
    * Screen resolution: (1366 x 768)
    * Aspect ratio: 16:9
    * Screen type: LCD (Color, Backlit)
    * Screen surface: Glossy

Processor

    * Processor make: Intel
    * CPU family: Core2 Duo (mobile)
    * CPU model: SU7300
    * Processor speed: 1.3 GHz
    * Number of cores: Dual-core
    * Cache size: 3 MB L2 cache

Networking

    * WiFi: 802.11 a, b, g, n
    * Mobile broadband (3G): Yes

Video

    * Graphics adapter: Discrete + integrated
    * Graphics (discrete): NVIDIA (GeForce)
    * GPU model: GT335M
    * Video RAM: 1 GB
    * Graphics (integrated): Intel (GMA)
    * Memory type: Shared
    * Video outputs: DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA

Memory details

    * RAM bus / speed:  DDR3 (1066)
    * RAM slots: 2 slots (total)  2 slots (occupied)
    * Maximum RAM: 8 GB (system) 4 GB (per module)

Storage details

    * Storage interface: SATA
    * Drive bays: 2.5 inches 1 bays (total)  1 bays (occupied)

System

    * Chipset: Intel
    * Chipset model: SU7300
    * System bus speed: 800 MHz

Environmental

    * System cooling: Fan-cooled

Other features

    * Integrated webcam: Yes
    * Security lock slot: Yes
    * Case lighting: External

Memory and storage (basic)

    * System RAM: 2 GB
    * Hard drive(s): 160 GB (total)

Battery

    * Maximum battery life: Up to 6.5 hours
    * Battery type: Li-polymer
    * Battery access: Built-in

Input

    * Keyboard: Backlit
    * Pointing device: Trackpad

Connections

    * USB: 2.0 (3 ports)
    * FireWire / 1394: Yes

Size and weight

    * Dimensions: 1.29 inches (h) 11.25 inches (w) 9.19 inches (d)
    * Weight:  4.39 pounds

Audio

    * Audio inputs: 3.5mm
    * Audio outputs: 3.5mm
    * Built-in microphone:  Yes
    * Speakers: Stereo

Memory card reader

    * Memory card reader: Yes
    * Memory card support: SD (SDHC)

Product info

    * Available colors (each model): Black and Silver

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