Name: Alienware Area-51m
Brand: Alienware
SKU: 1767175
Rating: 82 (16 reviews)

Manuals of product Area-51m

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The Alienware Area-51m is a powerful laptop, particularly suited for professionals and gamers. Its Intel® Core™ i7 8-core processor ensures optimal performance for managing multiple tasks and demanding applications. Additionally, its 17.3-inch Full HD display with IPS technology offers an immersive visual quality, ideal for gaming and multimedia content. However, this model has some drawbacks. Its weight of 3870 g can make transport inconvenient for those looking for a lightweight laptop. Furthermore, the lack of a memory card reader and optical drive limits usability flexibility for some users. The screen resolution, while satisfactory, may not be suitable for those seeking higher options. Finally, the number of USB ports is limited, which can be problematic for users needing multiple simultaneous connections. In terms of user experience, the Alienware Area-51m scores 85, highlighting a high overall satisfaction. Performance is rated at 90, reflecting its ability to effectively handle demanding applications. Battery life receives a score of 70, indicating that while the capacity is respectable, the 4-hour charge time may seem long for users on the go. The design, rated at 80, is modern and sleek, but the weight remains a point to consider. Finally, the score of 75 for features reflects the absence of certain elements, while the value for money is rated at 78, suggesting that despite good performance, some users might expect more for the asking price. Overall, the Alienware Area-51m is an excellent choice for those seeking high performance and an immersive visual experience, provided they take into account its limitations in portability and connectivity.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is very satisfactory thanks to a powerful processor and a 17.3-inch screen offering immersive visual quality. However, the high weight can make it less convenient to transport.

Performance

The performance is optimal thanks to an Intel® Core™ i7 8-core processor. This allows for efficient management of multiple tasks and demanding applications, ideal for gaming and multimedia.

Battery life

The 90 Wh battery capacity is respectable, but the 4-hour charging time may seem long for users on the go, which could be a drawback.

Design

The modern and sleek black design is attractive and suitable for both professionals and gamers, although it is a bit heavy for a laptop.

Features

Although the Area-51m offers many advanced features, the lack of a memory card reader and optical drive may limit its usability flexibility.

Value for money

The product offers good performance for its price, but some users may feel it lacks USB ports and a higher screen resolution for a premium price.

Advantages

Intel® Core™ i7 8-core processor

17.3-inch Full HD IPS display

Internal memory up to 64 GB

Audio system with four speakers

Fast and reliable Wi-Fi 6 connectivity

Sleek black design

Disadvantages

Heavy weight, impractical transport

Absence of card reader and optics

Screen resolution limited to 1920 x 1080

No USB 2.0 or USB 3.2 ports

Insufficient battery life

Technical Specifications Area-51m

General Information

Model

AREA-51M
Brand

Alienware
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Laptop
SKU

1767175
MPN

1767175

Design

Product type

Laptop
Format

Hatch
Market position

Play
Product color

Black

Screen

Screen size

17.3 "
Dual-screen

No
Screen resolution

1920 x 1080 pixels
Type HD

Full HD
Type of panel

IPS
Image format

16:9
LED backlighting

Yes
Screen brightness

300 cd/m²
Display area

Matte
Pixel density

127 pixels per inch
No pixel

0.1989 x 0.1989 mm
Dual-screen

No
Maximum discount rate

60 Hz

Memory

Type of internal memory

DDR4-SDRAM
Memory support

SO-DIMM
Memory locations

4x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory

64 GB
Internal memory

16 GB
Memory configuration (slot x size)

2 x 8 GB
Memory frequency

2400 MHz

Other features

Maximum internal memory (64-bit)

64 GB
Power adapter included

Yes

Storage support

Optical reader

No
Optical reader

No
Hybrid hard drive capacity (H-HDD)

1000 GB
Storage media

Hybrid HDD
Hybrid hard drive capacity (H-HDD)

1000 GB
Hard drive size

2.5 "
Hybrid hard drive cache memory (H-HDD)

8 GB

Audio

Number of built-in speakers

4
Speaker power

8 W
Built-in microphone

Yes

Camera

Front camera

Yes
Front camera resolution (digital)

0.92 MP
Front camera resolution

1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal format

720p
HD front camera

HD
Video capture speed

30 fps

Security

Cable anti-theft lock

Yes
Cable anti-theft lock

Yes

Connectivity

Quantity of DisplayPort interfaces

0
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) type A ports

3
Alienware graphics amplifier port

Yes
Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts

1
Quantity of DisplayPort interfaces

0
Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts

1
Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts

1
HDMI version

2.0
Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts

1
Quantity of DisplayPort interfaces

0
Quantity of Mini DisplayPorts

1
Alienware graphics amplifier port

Yes
Alienware graphics amplifier port

Yes
Charging port type

DC-in jack

Keyboard

Pointing device

Touchpad
Windows keys

Yes
Windows keys

Yes
Keyboard backlight color

different
Windows keys

Yes

Special features of the processor

Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Supported instruction set

SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
The available built-in options

No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology

2.0
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Scalability

1S
CPU Configuration (max)

1
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
The available built-in options

No
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Thermal solution specification

PCG 2015C
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Intel® Vitalization Technology (VT-x)

Yes
Processor packaging size

37.5 x 37.5 mm
Processor ID ARK

191792

Battery

Battery technology

Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells

6
Battery voltage

11.4 V
Battery recharge time

4 h
Battery capacity

90 Wh
Battery weight

370 g

Environmental conditions

Operating altitude

0 - 3048 m
Vibrations out of operation

1.3 G
Operating vibrations

0.66 G
Relative humidity rate (storage)

0 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)

10 - 90 %
Shock out of operation

160 G
Shock during operation

140 G
Operating temperature

0 - 40 °C
Temperature out of operation

-40 - 65 °C
Non-operating altitude

0 - 10668 m

Weight and dimensions

Height (front)

27.65 mm
Width

402.6 mm
Height (rear)

31.2 mm
Weight

3870 g
Depth

319.14 mm

Packaging contents

User manual

Yes
Unknown

2
User manual

Yes

Power

Input voltage of the power adapter

100 - 240 V
Power adapter frequency

50 - 60 Hz
Output voltage of the power adapter

19.5 V

Processor

Processor family

Intel® Core™ i7
Number of processor threads

8
Processor Turbo Frequency

4.7 GHz
Processor frequency

3 GHz
Processor cache memory

12 MB
Processor cache type

Smart Cache
Thermal envelope (TDP, Thermal Design Power)

65 W
Processor model

i7-9700
Processor manufacturer

Intel
Processor lithography

14 nm
Processor socket (processor receptacle)

LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Computer bus

8 GT/s
Number of processor threads

8
Version of PCI Express locations

3.0
Processor operating modes

64-bit
Tjunction

100 °C
PCI Express Configurations

1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Processor code name

Coffee Lake
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes

16
Processor generation

Intel® Core™ i7 9th generation

Graphique

NVIDIA GameWorks VR

Yes
Graphics adapter model included

Intel® UHD Graphics 630
NVIDIA GameWorks VR

Yes
Distinct graphics adapter model

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 2060
Dedicated graphics card memory

6 GB
NVIDIA GameWorks VR

Yes
Type of graphics card

GDDR6
Number of distinct graphics cards installed

1
CUDA cores

1920
NVIDIA GameWorks VR

Yes
Base frequency of integrated graphics card

350 MHz
Dynamic frequency (max) of integrated graphics card

1200 MHz
ID of the integrated graphics card

0x3E98
Maximum memory of integrated graphics card

64 GB
Integrated graphics card DirectX version

12.0
OpenGL version of integrated graphics card

4.5

Software

Installed operating system

Windows 10 Home
Operating System Architecture

64-bit

Representation / realization

Ready virtual reality

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What factors influence download speed on the Internet?

Download speed on the Internet is determined by the type of connection you are using. For example, a 25 Mb/s connection theoretically allows you to download up to 25 MB per second.

What are the dimensions of my laptop screen?

The size of your laptop screen is usually indicated in inches, where 1 inch equals 2.54 centimeters. This measurement corresponds to the diagonal of the screen, which you can measure by drawing a line from the bottom left corner to the top right corner.

What does the acronym HDMI stand for?

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface. An HDMI cable allows the transmission of audio and video signals between different devices.

What is the best method to clean my laptop?

To remove fingerprints, use a slightly damp cloth or a soft, clean cloth. For dust in hard-to-reach areas, it is recommended to use compressed air.

How should I proceed to clean my keyboard?

Turn the keyboard upside down and use a can of compressed air to remove dirt. You can also clean the keys with a damp cloth.

What is Bluetooth?

Bluetooth allows wireless data transmission between electronic devices via radio waves. The range of this connection can reach up to ten meters in most cases.

What is the weight of the Alienware Area-51m?

The weight of the Alienware Area-51m is 3870 g.

What is the size of the Alienware Area-51m screen?

The screen of the Alienware Area-51m measures 17.3 inches.

How long does it take to charge the battery of the Alienware Area-51m?

The battery of the Alienware Area-51m takes 4 hours to fully charge.

What is the resolution of the Alienware Area-51m screen?

The resolution of the Alienware Area-51m screen is 1920 x 1080 pixels.

What is the width of the Alienware Area-51m?

The Alienware Area-51m has a width of 402.6 mm.

What is the depth of the Alienware Area-51m?

The depth of the Alienware Area-51m is 319.14 mm.

Is the manual for the Alienware Area-51m available in French?

Unfortunately, the manual for the Alienware Area-51m is not available in French; it is only offered in English.

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