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

Nerd Gear: Dell U2713HM review from Anandtech

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6308/dell-u2713hm-unbeatable-performance-out-of-the-box

I find, after getting a 27" iMac, that 27" is bigger than I want for most applications, I use it of course ^_^ but as I get my home office set up the way I want, the 27" screen will eventually be used primarily for viewing when I am standing.

Working on a custom desk setup that will work for both sitting and standing use, for better back health.

I find the 23" or 24" screens to be sweet spot for size, but I will definably be going Dell for my next screens.

But then I am looking at having 5-6 screens total, counting laptops, sadly that is for work not gaming T_T

Though once I have the hardware, I will probably get a good A-10 simulator.