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Alienware Area-51 m5550

Alienware Area-51 m5550
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alaScore 80

12 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Alienware Area-51 m5550. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and usability. The design and performance are also appreciated. There are some critical opinions about the keyboard and price, and there are some mixed views about the screen.

portability, performance, design, usability, size

battery, price, keyboard

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Alienware Area-51 m5550 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Alienware Area-51 m5500

 

Like Rock before it, Alienware's Area-51 m5500 let's you choose one graphics chip for work and another for gaming.

Oct, 2011
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Alienware Area-51 m5550

 

The notebook's black protruding edges resemble the upper part of a rib cage, giving it the profile of an extraterrestrial being. Of course, the m5550 wouldn't be a true Alienware notebook without a muscle-car paint job, and the glossy silver coating is...

Blazingly fast speeds. Chart-topping benchmark test scores. Over 20 percent faster than other systems on video-encoding tests. Sci-fi design

Heat issues. Poor battery life. Pricey

Aside from its heat issues, this Alienware notebook is definitely cool, with blazingly fast performance—thanks to its Core 2 Duo mobile processor—and a design that's out of this world.

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Expert review by : Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

Alienware Area 51 m5550 Review (pics, specs)

 

Today we will be evaluating Alienware's midrange gaming notebook, the 15.4" Area-51 m5550. It is clearly targeted at the gaming and enthusiast crowd, featuring an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, powerful Nvidia graphics, and Alienware's unique case design....

Sep, 2006
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Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (cnet.com.au)

Alienware Area-51 m5550

 

The Core 2 Duo-based Alienware Area-51 m5550 can perform as well as larger, more expensive systems, but its short battery life means you won't be very mobile.

Attractive design ; Great application performance, thanks to top-of-the-line Core 2 Duo mobile chip and Nvidia graphics ; Bright display ; Touch pad on/off button

Lousy battery life ; Mediocre gaming performance ; Slightly compact keyboard ; Screen is very reflective

Service and Support Alienware backs the Area-51 m5550 with an industry-standard one-year warranty that includes toll-free phone support and return to base servicing. Upgrading to a three-year warranty costs AU$290. The deep Alienware support Web site...

Oct, 2006
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Expert review by : SHAUN CONLIN (evergeek.com)

Area-51 m5550

 

Though sleek, lithe and portable, Alienware's Area-51 m5550 notebook computer boasts more horsepower than your average desktop...

Though sleek, lithe and portable, Alienware's Area-51 m5550 notebook computer boasts more horsepower than your average desktop, thanks in large to its Intel Core2 Duo Processors (2MB Cache, 667MHz FSB), up to 2GB Dual Channel DDR2 RAM (at 667MHz) and a...

Dec, 2006
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Expert review by : Bob Buskirk (thinkcomputers.org)

Alienware Area-51 m5550 15.4-inch Laptop

 

Power and mobility are 2 very important factors when choosing a laptop. You want something that is powerful enough to suit your needs, but also portable enough so that it is not a hassle to travel with. We recently reviewed the Dell XPS M1210 laptop...

Being the first time that I have check out an Alienware laptop I am impressed. I would say you get what you pay for. The m5550 does carry a price tag of $2779, which is more expensive than other laptops with around the same specs. But you do get a lot...

Dec, 2006
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Expert review by : Michelle Thatcher (zdnet.com.au)

Alienware Area-51 m5550

 

The Core 2 Duo-based Alienware Area-51 m5550 can perform as well as larger, more expensive systems, but its short battery life means you won't be very mobile.

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Alienware Area-51 m5550

 

Excellent Lapotop.

Jul, 2007
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Alienware Area-51 m5550

 

Great laptop. Good performnce for multitasking and gaming and is just small enough to be portable.

Jun, 2007
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