Alienware - 13.3" Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 - 512GB Solid State Drive
Model: AW13R3-7420SLV-PUS
SKU: 5713019
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Customers are positive about the gaming capabilities, design, and cooling of the 13.3" Laptop. They appreciate its powerful performance for gaming and video editing, its stylish design, and its efficient cooling system. However, some customers find the laptop to be too heavy.
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I've gone through a 15" R3 and though it was too heavy and large. The 15" doesn't fit in any of my laptop bags. I exchanged it for a 13" and the dimensions are much more manageable. The large heatsink in the rear adds a ton of girth to it. By no means is this is a slim jim. But I prefer a quality build with cooling capabilities in the forefront. I'm a video editor and this rig does the trick when I need to edit in mobile. I recommend visiting a store with the 13" on display to make a better judgement.
Posted by Miko
I returned my Dell 13 XPS two-in-one because it lacked the graphic card that this laptop has which allows me to do intense gaming and video editing. It was able to handle all that without breaking a sweat. I heard complaints about the Alienware being heavy. In terms of size and weight, I have to say that I much prefer the Dell 13 XPS that I returned. But in terms of power and performance, this Alienware 13 blows the Dell away. Of course, this version costs more so you need to take that into consideration. I did not get the OLED version because it wasn't available, but I am saving about $300 with this Full HD display. The only negative is that this display isn't Touch-Screen capable. I assumed that all Windows laptops were touch screens. After a day with the laptop, I decided to keep it. I rarely use the tablet mode anyways.
Posted by AChang
I have long been skeptical about Alienware computers because of the many reviews out there that warn would-be buyers about their tendency to overheat and fall apart. However, after using this Alienware 13 R3 for several weeks, it's clear to me that either those reviewers are greatly exaggerating, or Alienware has improved their build quality to the point that those reviews are just not applicable to the Alienware 13 R3. The Alienware 13 R3 is a very good gaming laptop. It fits in a bag designed for 15.6" laptops comfortably, despite having a significantly bigger than 13" chassis due to the radiator on the back for the large-ish mainstream GPU inside, the GTX 1060. For its 1080p resolution, the GTX 1060 should be fine for mainstream gaming for years to come, so performance-wise I'm quite satisfied with it. And of course because this laptop is still new, right now the performance is phenomenal. There is a lot of competition on the compact gaming laptop market right now, and this laptop is right there at the top of what is possible with current technology. I see signs that competitors and even Alienware might eclipse this laptop's compact bang-for-the-buck performance in just a few short months from now with "Max-Q" laptops, but right now I'm happy with it, and I got a good deal on it from Best Buy. So the main things I can recommend on this laptop are that it has a good graphics card, a good enough screen, and a compact enough size that it isn't uncomfortable to lug around in a bag. The touchpad is good, but nowhere near as good as a Macbook's. The keyboard, however, is fantastic -- I love the keyboard so much. The tactile response is delightful and the keys feel very solidly built. I also like that the screen hinge seems extremely sturdy, so I don't expect to have to run back to Best Buy for a repair on this unit any time soon. The whole laptop just feels solid and well-balanced. It's very satisfying to interact with and doesn't show any indications of weak points. That doesn't mean you can toss it around the house with reckless abandon, but it definitely feels built to handle day-to-day wear and tear for many years. For the price, this is great stuff. Just be prepared to spend another $800 or so if you want to upgrade it with aftermarket RAM and high-end SSDs for increased storage capacity and multitasking ability.
Posted by Aloesees