This is sort of the gaming laptop version of a politician stepping down to spend more time with his family. We’ve confirmed with Alienware today that the M15x system is no longer available — the company has opted to focus its efforts on the rest of its line of glowing extraterrestrial gaming laptops. After all, while the 15-inch form factor will no doubt be missed by some, devoted gamers should be able to find solace in the arms of, say, an M11x , M14x , M17x , or M18x . It may be gone from sight, but surely grainy teardown footage from a New Mexico bunker can’t be far away. [Thanks, Zach] Dell kills Alienware M15x, government denies it ever existed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 May 2011 03:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink