21. Alienware Aurora Support, Continued

Another special feature on this oversized notebook is its inclusion of three S-Video input/outputs. Two of these are standard S-Video connectors, while the third accommodates a coaxial (composite video) cable to link up to an external video receiver such as a TV set.

And if this still isn't enough, this notebook also comes equipped with both VGA out and DVI connectors. Because there's room, you'll also find a 9-in serial port and a genuine parallel printer port on the back of this notebook. It's even got a PS/2 connector for those who still use a mouse or keyboard of that vintage. Except for Bluetooth and the seldom-used PCI ExpressCard slot, the Aurora unit offers every conceivable interface that any user might want to put to work. A gigabit Ethernet interface plus power and modem ports also reside where they're least like to get in the way, on the back side of the Aurora M7700.

The front offers audio control buttons and related LED indicators, as well as a digital clock display that can be turned on or off per a schedule set in the unit's BIOS.

The front features two small LED displays along with 8 control buttons, which enable users to employ this notebook as a standalone player for digital audio content, including CD-DA and MP3 media.

The right side of the case

Enough space for two optical drives (only one was installed in our test unit)