Current Alienware Laptop Coupons

February update: The coupon codes listed below are valid as of 2/22/2012 unless otherwise noted.

If you are considering an Alienware gaming laptop, check this page often. It is always updated with the latest offers and best coupon codes for the mobile Alienware lineup, including the current M11x R3, M14x, M17x R3 and M18x. Most of the offers from late 2011 have been extended into 2012, with the same coupon code but with a varying amount of savings depending on Dell instant rebates. You should be able to get at least $50 off in addition to free shipping and some other instant savings and free upgrades depending on the model.

The latest offer – as of 2/10/2012 is a $100 Alienware gift card in addition to the coupon! Visit Alienware and configure a laptop for $899 or more to be eligible for the offer. Then apply the coupon code BHW1L0MX0D?MCX to get an additional $50 off.

$50 Off and Free Shipping – All Alienware Gaming Laptops:

The best offer at the moment is valid for all Alienware laptops (and desktops) configured at $899 or more, which includes all models from the 11-inch M11x R3 up to the flagship 18-inch M18x. The coupon below is good for $50 off in addition to certain other rebates depending on model, including free 7-day shipping. For a limited time, Dell has also added a $100 Alienware gift card to the bargain!

• Visit Alienware.com and configure yours!
• For $50 off your order enter the following coupon code in your cart: BHW1L0MX0D?MCX

Alienware M18x – Save $124

This is currently the best offer on Alienware’s flagship, the 18-inch M18x with a huge range of configuration options including dual-GPU configurations of both AMD and NVIDIA’s fastest mobile GPUs–the HD 6990M from AMD, which is currently touted as the fastest mobile GPU on the planet, in dual graphics card CrossFireX, or two GTX 580M’s from NVIDIA in SLI. The offer is worth $124 off in total including instant rebates as well as free shipping. A 1080p display and a 750GB hard drive are also included in the bargain.

• Visit Alienware.com to configure yours!
• Apply this coupon code in your cart: BHW1L0MX0D?MCX

Alienware M17x R3 – Save $325

Here’s the best deal on the latest version of the M17x, which is now available with the latest quad-core Intel CPUs as well either of the two fastest GPUs on the planet–the GTX 580M from Nvidia or the Radeon HD 6990M. It is good for $325 off including instant rebates. The HD 6990M is currently the fastest mobile graphics card on the market, but unlike the M18x, there is only room for one GPU. It does, however, have room to spare for dual hard drives or solid state drives in RAID 0, resulting in nearly twice the performance over a single-drive configuration. It is also available in a 3D version.

• Visit this page to configure
• In your shopping cart, apply the coupon code: BHW1L0MX0D?MCX

Alienware M14x – Save $274

For a more detailed overview of the M14x, check out our comprehensive M14x review. In short, Dell decommissioned the Alienware M15x and opted to create the fastest 14-inch laptop that money can buy instead. It can be equipped with 2nd-gen quad-core Core i7 CPUs, but more affordable models with Core i5 are also available. The graphics card is the Nvidia GeForce GT 555M, which is about as much graphics performance as you can fit in a 14″ laptop chassis. This coupon is worth the an equivalent of $274 off including instant savings. It also includes free shipping.

• Visit this page to configure
• Apply this coupon code in your shopping cart: BHW1L0MX0D?MCX

Alienware M11x R3 – Save $230

Just like the M14x is the most powerful 14-inch laptop, the third revision of the Alienware M11x is the fastest 11.6-inch laptop on the market. In spite of its small frame, Dell has managed to squeeze in an Nvidia GeForce GT 540M, which is completely unique in a laptop this small. On the processor side, the M11x R3 can be equipped with 2nd-generation Intel Core i7 or i5 low voltage CPUs with two cores and four threads, and thanks to Nvidia’s Optimus technology this little machine has a potential battery life of more than 7 hours. The latest coupon is worth $230 off including instant savings + free shipping.

• Visit this page to configure
• Apply the following coupon code in your cart: BHW1L0MX0D?MCX

The Current Alienware Lineup

Alienware has just updated their lineup with two brand new models, and updated the remaining two. The M18x is the flagship; an 18-inch beast configurable with factory overclocked 2nd-generation Intel Core i7 quad core processors running at up to 4GHz, up to 32GB of RAM, dual hard drives or solid state drives configured in RAID 0 (resulting in nearly twice the performance of a single drive). It also comes with a Full HD 1920×1080 (1080p) display and last but not least you can get it with dual high-end GPUs–either two Nvidia GTX 460M graphics cards in SLI or two (even faster) Radeon HD 6970M GPUs. Both alternatives are equipped with the fastest GDDR5 video RAM.

The M17x in its 3rd revision has been upgraded with the latest Sandy Bridge, quad-core Core i7 CPUs, and the video card options are either an Nvidia GeForce GTX 460M, an AMD Radeon HD 6870M, or for the best possible gaming performance: an AMD Radeon HD 6970M with 2GB of GDDR5. You can also equip it with up to 16GB of working memory. Just like the M18x, there’s also an option for dual hard drives or SSDs in RAID o. What sets the M17x R3 apart from the rest is that it also comes in a 3D version in the form of an Nvidia 3D Vision kit and a compatible 120Hz monitor.

Another new member of the Alienware family is the 14-inch M14x (read our review here) that replaces the 15-inch M15x and delivers literally unparallelled performance in this smaller form factor. The processors available for this machine are the same quad-core offerings as in its considerably larger counterparts. Gaming graphics are handled by an Nvidia GeForce GT 555M, which is powerful enough to deliver more than adequate frame rates in all current games at the laptops native 1600×900 or 1366×768 resolution.

The smallest Alienware laptop is the 11.6-inch M11x–now in its 3rd revision. Just like the M14x, the M11x is the most powerful laptop for its size. In spite of its netbook-like 11.6-inch frame it’s a highly capable gaming laptop. Several significant upgrades have also been added since the earlier iterations, including new low-voltage Core i7 or Core i5 processors. The GPU is an Nvidia GeForce GT 540M, which is usually found in 15-inch laptops or larger. You can also get it with an SSD to further boost overall system performance, as well as up to 16GB of RAM.

How to Use an Alienware Coupon

Applying a Dell/Alienware coupon code during the checkout process us a very simple process. After completing the 4-step configuration process and adding the item to your card you will automatically be brought to a “Cart Summary” page. Just beneath the product and a checkout button is a “Coupon Entry” field where you enter your coupon code. Enter it and click “Apply” to see your new final price. You can also highlight the coupon code on this page and choose copy in the right-click menu and then paste it in the coupon entry field.

About Alienware

Alienware designs high-end machines only–primarily for gaming purposes, but they are sufficiently powerful to be used for any demanding task. The laptops focus on quality materials and design, and as far as the design goes they are decidedly unique. Only high-end components are used to provide an excellent audiovisual experience. Extra care is taken in the graphics department to cater to the gaming crowd that these laptop target.

High performance in combination with a distinctive design is a reason that Alienware laptops are considered as some of the best Windows PC laptops that money can buy. Alienware customers are free to configure their own gaming machines to a large extent. Therefore there is usually a great deal of difference between entry-level laptops and those configured with only top-of-the-line parts.

The company originally came into being in Miami, Florida in the mid-90s. When the company was founded, big brand names like Dell or HP did not focus on the gaming market, so this niche was what Alienware set out to conquer. As mobile technology developed, the company was first on the market to offer dedicated gaming laptops. Their distinctive style made them really eye-catching machines at a time when nearly all notebooks were non-descript and plain. Since their machines were markedly different from other big players that already existed in the market, Alienware could quickly seize a piece of the market for high-end laptops with gaming capability.

About five years ago Dell took acquired the company. Although design and development was to remain at Alienware, Dell’s established supply chain, size and marketing budget allowed the brand to take a major leap forward. After joining forces with Dell, there have been quite a few launches that have been widely well received. The current Alienware laptop lineup remains that the forefront of the market for high-end laptops. It has been said earlier that Dell’s similarly high-end XPS line would retire after the acquisition of the Alienware brand, but that still hasn’t happened. Instead, the XPS range remains somewhere in between the Inspiron and Alienware laptops in terms of performance and feature set.