Nerd News: Dell Alienware external Graphics option

I've been interested in external GPU (eGPU) for some time, for all my posts on that click eGPU Label,since laptops are far more practical when you have to travel, but I don't care for 8+ lbs (4+ kilo) gaming laptops.

Heavy laptops like that aren't much more portable than some desktops, I helped a Nerd buddy drag his desktop around to many events when I was in high school.

So real interested in news from Dell Alienware about their "Graphics Amplifier", an external GPU bay designed to pair with their new 13" laptop.

Links to the eGPU:

• WSJ http://blogs.wsj.com/personal-technology/2014/10/27/alienwares-huge-graphics-amplifier-turns-laptops-into-gaming-infernos/
• Anandtech http://www.anandtech.com/show/8653/alienware-graphics-amplifier

Link to 13" Alienware laptop info:

• Dell Alienware (Graphics Amplifier under "Accessories & Services" tab in middle of page) http://www.dell.com/us/p/alienware-13/pd.aspx
• Anandtech http://www.anandtech.com/show/8652/alienware-launches-the-alienware-13-gaming-laptop-with-a-twist