ALIENWARE M17 R1
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Revision as of 04:01, 27 September 2025 by Cuixu (talk | contribs) (The ALIENWARE M17 series represents the brand's continuous evolution in the 17-inch gaming laptop segment. From the pioneering R1, to the design innovation of the R2, to the Intel performance peak of the R4, and the AMD platform exploration of the R5, each generation has its distinct characteristics. From a security and long-term usability perspective, never models are more secure. The R1 and R2 suit enthusiasts on a budget who understand the security risks. The R4 is a more balanced choice f...)
Classification
| ALIENWARE M17 R1 | |
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| Classification | |
| Grade | A |
| Calculator version | [[:Category:Calculator v|]] |
| Classification date | |
| Information | |
| Name | ALIENWARE M17 R1 |
| Brand by Parent | ALIENWARE by Dell Inc |
| Generation | M17 Series, 1st Generation |
| Model(s) | Varies by configuration |
| Release date | 2019-01-01 |
| Type/Category | Gaming Laptop |
| Website | [1] |
| Status | End of sale |
| More | |
| Dimensions | Approx. 410 x 289 x 22-23 mm (L x W x H) |
| Mass | Starting at approx. 3.1 kg |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home / Pro |
| Companion App | ALIENWARE Command Center |
| CPU | Up to Intel Core i9-9980HK Processor |
| GPU | Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop GPU (Max-Q Design) |
| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz |
| Storage | Up to 2TB (2x 1TB) NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD RAID0 |
| Battery | 60Wh or 90Wh Lithium-Ion battery (Varies by configuration) |
| Power | 240W or 330W AC Power Adapter |
| Charging | Proprietary power port charging |
| Display | Options include: • 17.3-inch FHD (1920x1080) 60Hz/144Hz IPS • 17.3-inch UHD (3840x2160) 60Hz IPS |
| Camera | 720p HD Camera |
| Sound | Built-in speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio |
| Connectivity | Wired: Killer E2500 Gigabit Ethernet Wireless: Killer 1550 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 Ports: USB 3.1, Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, HDMI 2.0 |
| Device | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Known hardware tampering | None | [1. Dell Security Advisory Page] | As a branded gaming laptop, no widespread specific hardware tampering vulnerabilities are reported. |
| Known vulnerabilities | Very common | [1. Dell Security Advisories 2. Microsoft Security Update Guide] | Its components have regular security advisories. As an early model, many vulnerabilities have been patched. |
| Prior attacks | Rare | [1. CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog] | No widely reported specific attacks targeting the ALIENWARE M17 R1 model exclusively. |
| Updatability | Rare | [1. Alienware M17 R1 Driver & Download Page] | As the earliest and long-discontinued model, major BIOS/driver updates have ended; security patches are very rare. |
| Category score | 2 | ||
| System | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Authentication with other systems | Full | [1. Windows Hello Documentation] | Supports authentication via Windows password, PIN, etc. (Note: R1 may lack a native IR camera for Hello) |
| Communications | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Wi-Fi Alliance on WPA2] | Its Killer Wi-Fi 5 used modern encryption (WPA2) for its time. Web traffic uses TLS. |
| Storage | Encrypted with up-to-date encryption | [1. Microsoft BitLocker Documentation] | Supports full-disk encryption via Windows BitLocker (requires TPM). Standard for modern Windows devices. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| User Authentication | |||
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| Criterion | Value | Proof(s) | Comment |
| Account management | Full | [1. Windows User Account Control] | Full account management via Windows, supporting multi-user, admin/standard permissions. |
| Authentication | Secure | [1. Windows Security Features] | Provides basic methods: password, PIN, picture password. May not support Windows Hello Face. |
| Brute-force protection | Exist | [1. Microsoft Account Lockout Policy] | Windows has account lockout policies. |
| Event logging | Access event logged | [1. Windows Event Viewer Documentation] | Windows Event Viewer extensively logs security events. |
| Passwords | Require change after setup with complexity requirements | [1. Microsoft Password Policy] | Windows setup requires a password. Policies can enforce changes and complexity. |
| Category score | 1 | ||
| Grade | A |
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