Alienware has just launched its Area-51 m17x model, designed for PC gamers, 3D content creators and multi-media enthusiasts alike. Here are the specs:

• Brilliant 17-inch, widescreen HD display
• Core 2 Extreme mobile processors including Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000
• Dual SLI enabled NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTX GPUs for unprecedented performance levels.
• Up to 4GB of 667MHz DDR2 Memory
• Up to 640GB of hard drive space for storing massive entertainment collections, plus support for solid state drives and hybrid hard drives.
• Includes Alienware's BinaryGFX technology
• Smart Bay technology giving users on-the-fly customisation capabilities

Boasting it to be the fastest notebook ever created by the company, Senior VP Brian Joyce says they know their product:

“We pride ourselves in designing elite systems for consumers who absolutely refuse to settle for second best. The Area-51 m17x is, by far, the most aggressive, most powerful notebook computer Alienware has ever built.”

Joyce was asked to compare this new model with its sibling system, the Area-51 m15x and responded by saying both are great, but the m17x is for the 'hardcore':

“With both systems, Alienware has once again revolutionized mobile performance. The Area-51 m15x is ideally suited for road warriors or students who are constantly on the move but still want that boost of power Alienware delivers. The Area-51 m17x is for professionals and hardcore enthusiasts who want pure, unbridled performance with the added benefit of portability.”

The price? From £1,430 Inc VAT and delivery, or about $2860 USD/CAD.