Upcoming Alienware Products - Specs, Infos, Pricing, Release Dates

There seems to be a fair bit of interest in the upcoming Alienware peripherals, so I figured a thread combining all the known info on these products would be practical and helpful. Some of the information below are based on reasonable guesses on my part.

Alienware Mouse



This mouse is, like the keyboard below, presumably the result of a collaboration between Alienware and one of the world's leading peripherals manufacturers, Logitech.

Specs:
- Logitech laser sensor (max DPI = 3000-5000, min DPI = 200)
- two thumb buttons
- patented Logitech "MicroGear" scroll wheel, switches between superfast and precise scrolling situationally
- sweat-resistant, grippy coating
- Teflon feet
- LED-based DPI display
- buttons for on-the-fly DPI switching
- illuminated Alienhead logo
- fully compatible with Alienware's AlienFX software
- standalone driver for non-AW systems
- adjustable weight
- connectivity: USB

Release Date: Q3 or Q4 of 2009.
Estimated Price: $80


Alienware Keyboard



Again, presumably the result of Alienware working with Logitech.

Specs:
- six customizable gaming keys left of the normal keyboard
- six media control buttons
- three switchable profiles
- sound mute button
- slider for disabling keyboard backlighting
- keyboard backlighting, fully compatible with Alienware's AlienFX software
- illuminated Alienhead logo
- standalone driver for non-AW systems
- integrated USB hub

Release Date: Q3 or Q4 of 2009.
Estimated Price: $120


Alienware Flatscreen Monitor



Nothing exciting here - just an Alienware-branded flatscreen monitor, presumably from the Dell lineup.

Release Date: Q3 or Q4 of 2009.
Estimated Price: $300


Alienware Curved Monitor



This is certainly the most interesting of Alienware's upcoming peripherals. My research has revealed that the monitor was developed and is being built by an OEM called Ostendo Technologies. Alienware just rebrands the monitor and sells it (as does NEC). the monitor itself consists of four separate DLP monitors next to each other.

Note: the image above does not do the monitor justice, in reality, you won't see any sort of lines between the separate monitors.

Specs:
- 43" screen size
- 2880x900 resolution (double WXGA+)
- 10,000:1 contrast ratio
- 0.02ms response time
- 200 nits brightness
- 68.7 billion colors
- weight: 20.7kg
- input: single-link DVI-D or HDMI
- connectivity: at least 1xUSB
- size:



Release Date: Q3 of 2009 (NEC's version is available starting July)
Estimated Price: $7,999 (not joking here)

 

I was reading an article in laptop about accessories today and thought about this. I like the AW mouse but I cut the cord years ago.

 

Great work Whizzo!

I like your style how you write, like the (not joking here)

Greetings
Julian

 

Cool.

Would be nice if there was a wireless option for the mouse with an on/off switch.

 

Ah hmm ... I am not sure wheather I got this right but I thought the "I need help" threads should go here and all others go in "Side Topics"?

I don't want to play plice but I just whant to know for my self

Greetings
Julian

 

well, the problem with wireless mice is that there's almost always a noticable lag, due to the wireless connection. however, a number of manufacturers are working on solving this issue, notable Micro$oft and Razer. Logitech already has a successful wireless mouse, the G7.

 

Year! On the Games Ocnvention in Germany they presented the G7 and it's awsome, I wan't able to "feel" a lag at all
I only miss a second thumb button

Greetings
Julian

 

The curved display is actually DLP based (just to clear up any confusion).

 

confirmed and edited, thanks. must've gotten something mixed up there.

 

If they put flat keys and less space to dust get into the keyboard it would be perfect for me .

 

Does SB know wheather the FX Lightling will work with the m17?

Greetings
Julian

 

are backlit keyboards like an AW signature or something? =P no complaints, i think its cool it just seems like their all backlit

 

+ rep Whizzo I suck @ presenting stuff...I guess I will leave that up to you

 

good stuff. i was really interested in that curved display since they unveiled the m17x system and it's accessories. $7k+ price tag for a very big, depth-wise, is kind of a turn off to me tho. i really wish the depth was the size of today's LCD's.

 

if it's truly a logitech teamed keyboard... it will have backlit "long stroke" keyboard like the G15's. Once the keyboard breaks in they tend to get loud as well. I'm partial to laptop keyboards due to the short and quiet strokes.

 

Jesus, that curved monitor is expensive.

 

Yeah... I have a G15 v1 but i prefer my DKTBoard or a lycosa because the flat keys.

And BTW logitech backlit isn't that good too... I wonder if this time it will be better.

 

yup. but it's a "world's first", so i guess Ostendo is wanting a certain premium for that. NEC's version will be selling for 7,999$, so i guess AW's will be similar (if not more).

 

Well, the g15's were some of the first ones to have the backlights. It's not blinding, it's just enough to see the characters in poorly lit places. Sure, it's no AW backlit keyboard, they're super bright. And to be honest, I think the keyboard on my m17x is my favorite keyboards, you're right... flat > curved keys.

 

No, by curved he meant concaved

And according to this you should be able to blow your $8k in July!

 

Well, flat = flat. (the keys with little or no concave.)

The g15's have concave keys. and they have long key-strokes.

 

Yeah i know but for me the backlit is only a eye candy and you can see it only when in dark... Compared with my DKTBoard is so weak

 

no the M17x keyboards can bee seen during the day time trust me

 

i guess that's what I get for to much multitasking. I meant curved.

 

is the lag really that bad in wireless ?? but the design of the mouse is great, typically AW

what a about the Logitech gaming pad ? saw some nice vids on youtube about it....

 

Going from a Logitech MX Revolution to a wired Razer Deathadder... yes, wireless is noticable if you are keen enough. Especially if you've used one for years, and change suddenly.


Edit: Oh, and the most interesting part of that shot of the curved monitor is that it appears to be running off of the output on a laptop to the right of the mouse/keyboard. haha

 

i never had a wired one, so it will be definitely a change and noticable

 

Any word of a release date for a new 15" laptop?

 

The should be info by August or September so that the college crowd will know

 

Well then won't mind waiting a few more month for a new laptop then.

 

That curved monitor looks amazing, however doubt most people who want it can actually afford almost 10,000 dollars for a computer monitor. The mouse looks like a G9.

 

G7 = same as wired
Mamba = same

 

wow that curved monitor is cool ... and expensive

 

hey does anyone know anything about an Alienware phone?
kind regards

 

I wonder if you can run two of those at once!?

 

Lol! That'd be cool for flight simulators

 

dam I wish I had grabbed the mouse when it was $49

 

Me to ....... And The keyboard but I am broke now and my habu is good, so it's less painful.

 

i was tossing up between the aw mouse and a razer deathadder, i grabbed the deathadder, couldnt be happier, great mouse.

 

Gotta get my hands on that mouse for my upcoming m15x. If only it came in a wireless version... Now that would be sweet!