It's hard not to love the M11x after spending some time with it ... We're pretty sure those of you who run out to buy one right this second won't be disappointed, but we're going to hold out for NVIDIA Optimus, and maybe a slightly faster processor.

In the M11x, gamers finally have a fully capable notebook that's easily portable and offers great battery life.

This innovative system with switchable graphics couples portability with tremendous gaming horsepower.

Even without Optimus, the M11x provides an excellent computing experience for hardcore gamers, casual gamers, and every gamer in between.

Is it the all-day portable gaming you've dreamed of? No. And that still may be a long ways off. But it's well-built machine with the best of intentions: to let you game whenever and wherever you want to with comfort and ease.

With its fusion of a low-voltage processor and high-end graphics, the 11.6-inch Alienware M11x is a unique and extremely compact hybrid gaming laptop with a few compromises for its size.

The solid design, compact size, capable gaming performance, and impressively affordable price make the M11x a fantastic choice for PC gamers who already own a high-performance desktop and want a gaming solution when traveling.

A premium machine that you'll pay a premium price for. It offers astounding performance for its size, but the cramped keyboard, gaudy design (which might be to your taste, but isn't to ours) and slightly iffy viewing angles on the display mean that we can't give it full marks.

If you're serious about gaming and need an entertainment machine to take on the road whenever you want, the Alienware M11x is a great solution. With Sandy Bridge performance, a sharp screen and surprising portability, there's lots to like about this tiny powerhouse.