Then there are also the increased performance requirements (Windows 8.1 is not perfect for such high resolutions, either). If you prefer extremely sharp screens you might want to get the QHD option, even though 2560x1440 pixels might be a bit too much for this display size. While the cheapest version uses an HD panel (1,049 Euros, ~$1269), our version for 1,149 Euros (~$1390) has a Full HD display (1920x1080 IPS instead of 1366x768 TN). The homepage of the manufacturer currently lists three configurations. The Alienware 13 is basically the middle course. Besides the Alienware M11x, the Alienware 14 was an interesting product as well.

Dell already gained experiences with devices smaller than 15-inches. This is a good development when you observe the advancements of recent years since the trend is obviously going towards light and compact cases. In addition to the Alienware 18 and Alienware 17, the parent group Dell now also offers a 13-inch notebook. For the original German review, see here.

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