The power adapter connects through the rear, keeping it out of the way. The right side hosts the slot-loading Blu-ray player, a multi-format card reader, another pair of USB 3.0 ports, an eSATA / USB combo port, and HDMI input. On the left, you'll find the Gigabit ethernet port, a VGA port, Mini DisplayPort and HDMI-out slots, a pair of USB 3.0 ports, jacks for headphones, headsets, and microphones, and a S/PDIF jack. The port selection hasn't changed since last year's model. The edge-to-edge glass is interrupted by rubber bumpers sitting on the edge of the display, which lend the screen a bit of cushioning when you're shutting the lid. The lid's hinges are a bit stiff, but it opens to reveal that large, attractive display. The lid and palmrest are encased in a soft-touch rubber material, making them both comfortable and easy to hold. One could also accuse the machine of being unsightly, but I actually find it rather attractive: there are lights (and I love lights) but the effects are as tasteful or gaudy as you want them to be. It's large: the model I reviewed is 1.75 inches thick, and weighs 10.6 pounds. The 17.3-inch Alienware M17x hasn't changed all that much over the last few years.
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