July 11, 2011, 8:01 a.m. EDT

Alienware Adds Bigfoot Networks Killer(TM) Wireless-N Technology Across Full Line of Gaming Laptops

Alienware Enhances Gaming Laptop Line With Integrated Killer Wireless-N 1103 Networking for Breakthrough Wi-Fi(R) Speed, Intelligence and Control

REDWOOD CITY, CA, Jul 11, 2011 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Bigfoot Networks, the technology company behind the Killer(TM) line of high-performance networking products, today announced that Dell Computer Corporation is adding Killer(TM) Wireless-N 1103 high-performance network adapters as a option to all four of its latest gaming laptop PCs, including the Alienware M18x, M17x, M14x and M11x DELL +0.12% .

Building on Bigfoot Networks' history of high-performance, low-latency desktop PC networking, Killer Wireless-N 1103 adapters deliver superior wireless networking Speed with data rates up to 450Mbps(i). Bigfoot Networks' exclusive Advanced Stream Detect(TM) technology provides network Intelligence by automatically classifying and prioritizing latency-sensitive network traffic such as online games, HD video, voice and audio. Control comes courtesy of Bigfoot Networks' exclusive Visual Bandwidth Control(TM) application, which lets users easily manage their precious bandwidth and tune upload and download allocations for each online application. As a result, users experience optimized gaming performance, fewer video interruptions and crystal-clear audio and video conferencing.

Key Killer Wireless-N 1103 features include:

                 --  Advanced Stream Detect(TM) - Automatically classifies and             prioritizes online games, HD video and high-quality audio for fewer             interruptions and a better online experience.         --  Visual Bandwidth Control(TM) - Enables users to see which             applications are hogging bandwidth and tune allocations for each so             they don't interfere with online games, video or multimedia             applications, allowing users to do more online tasks simultaneously.         --  PC Monitor(TM) - Monitor and manage wireless laptop PC health and             performance with graphical displays and detailed logging via an             intuitive user interface.         --  Cutting-Edge 11n Performance - Up to 5X better latency than leading             competitors and enhanced rate-over-range performance, with 3-stream             MIMO enabling industry-leading data rates of up to 450Mbps for higher             data throughput over longer distances.                   

"We are excited to be partnering with Bigfoot Networks in being the first company to offer its high-performance Killer Wireless-N 1103 network adapters across our entire line of high-performance gaming laptops," said Frank Azor, Alienware Product Planning Director. "With impressive online networking performance enhancements and Bigfoot's exclusive Advanced Stream Detect(TM) technology, these new Killer Wireless-based gaming laptops will ensure our customers have the ultimate online gaming and HD video streaming experience."

"As all entertainment trends toward digital delivery -- games, movies, music, video, even books -- PC enthusiasts need more network power than ever before," said Michael Howse, CEO of Bigfoot Networks. "Alienware knows you don't want to compromise your media experience just because you're mobile. That's why they've turned to Bigfoot Networks for a high-performance, intelligent wireless solution you can take wherever you go."

Alienware laptop PCs with Killer Wireless-N technology are now available in four configurations -- 11" (M11x), 14" (M14x), 17" (M17x) and 18" (M18x). For more details on these offerings, visit http://www.alienware.com/Landings/laptops.aspx . For more information on Bigfoot Networks Killer Wireless-N technology, visit http://www.bigfootnetworks.com/killer-wireless-n-1103/ . For more details about Killer Wireless-N performance, visit http://www.bigfootnetworks.com/killer-wireless-n-performance/ .

About Bigfoot Networks Bigfoot Networks delivers the fastest, most intelligent networking solutions designed to improve the way people enjoy the Internet. The Company's hardware and software products deliver a smooth, uninterrupted consumer experience for online games, streaming HD video and real-time communications. Bigfoot Networks is a privately held company based in Redwood City, California and Austin, Texas. To learn more, visit Bigfoot Networks at http://www.bigfootnetworks.com .

BIGFOOT NETWORKS, the BIGFOOT NETWORKS logo, KILLER and all other Bigfoot Networks product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bigfoot Networks Inc. KILLER Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Wi-Fi(R) and Wi-Fi Direct(TM) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(i) Up to 450Mbps raw data rate enabled with 802.11n with 3 spatial streams. Actual wireless throughput will vary.

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