Review Alienware M14x Notebook

Amazing workmanship has always been Alienware's trademark. Like its sister models, the M14x draws attention with its futuristic design. The Alienware models look a lot like sports cars with their slanted lines and enticing curves. The "ruber coating"("Soft-Touch“) found on the notebook cover and the keyboard borders serves two purposes. First, it gives the laptop surface a nice, soft feeling, and second it prevents annoying visual imperfections such as fingerprints (matt surface).

However, the glossy display is susceptible to dirt particles and fingerprints. The material quality is high, and it makes other laptops seem cheap. The sturdiness of the laptop is also very good - except for the slightly wobbly display. The case will only give way under enormous pressure.

2.86 kg total weight is a lot considering the 14 inch form factor. Most other models in this category are many 100 grams lighter. The case is also very deep, around 25.8 cm, which is usually seen in 15 inch notebooks. Frequent transportation will not be a problem thanks to the flat 150 W power adapter (540 grams).

The extensive case lighting is the feature which sticks out the most. The alien head, the Alienware logo on the display border and two bars in the front can be lighted up. In addition, the keyboard (four zones) and the touchpad can also be lighted. Almost any colour imaginable can be used for the lighting, even a bright mix is possible.

Friends and acquaintances will surely be jealous of this 14 inch model. The lighting is not only nice to look at, it also allows the user to recognize which key is where even in a dark room. So anyone who likes to work at night, or play games till dawn, would find the laptops from Alienware perfect for their needs.