Testseek.com have collected 18 expert reviews of the Alienware Area 51 M5500 / M5550 and the average rating is 66%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Alienware Area 51 M5500 / M5550.
April 2008
(66%)
18 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Introduction Note: Be sure to check out the two slideshows for this computer. The first is a tour of the M5550i outside and in; the second shows how well the notebook performed in a variety of business and graphics tests. Alienware is not a notebook v...
Alienware S-4 m5550The Alienware S-4 m5550 could be well called notebook of records. Most of the time in a positive sense, but not always. One of the notebook's advantages is obviously its outstanding performance, as a result of an excellent CPU and a hig...
Abstract: Editors Note: This is the first product review from a reader we have published. We would like to publish more of these, because, as you can see from Paul DeJarnettes review, you have different takes on the computers you buy and have to live with than...
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.
The Core 2 Duo-based Alienware Area-51 m5550 can perform as well as larger, more expensive gaming systems, but its short battery life means you wont be very mobile.
Phenomenal performer, Very thin and light for a 15.4", Great audio; crystal clear headphone jack, Show stopping design, Feelgood keyboard, Quiet optical drive, DVID, Not just another mainstream notebook
Abysmal battery life, Runs warm, Needs another USB port, Fan could be quieter, LCD needs better viewing angles, Needs higherresolution screen option
The Alienware Area-51 m5550 is one of the few notebooks I have tested that I feel delivers an outstanding ownership experience. Granted, it does have its flaws -- poor battery life, a warm operating temperature, and average viewing angles, but no produ...
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 thats out of this world....
Abstract: Alienware is a name synonymous with high performance machines. Weve had a fair few come in for review and almost every one has been a fantastic kit to use. In fact myself and Driver Heaven?s Editor in Chief (Zardon) use Alienware systems for review an...
Dual graphics. Cool, futuristic design. Fast (7,200-rpm) hard drive.
Must reboot to switch graphics processors. No TV tuner options. Below-average battery life.
The trademark Alienware design and a hybrid graphics solution are a big draw, but the Alienware Area-51 m5500 comes up short on Media Center features and battery life....
