Dell’s Alienware family was an original trailblazer for the modern gaming computer—and their new 18-inch Area-51 laptop proves they’re still a leader in this market. The mighty Alienware 18 Area-51 ...

Alienware 18 Area-51 Review: Oversize, Over-the-Top and Outrageously Priced Gaming Laptop ...

When it comes to gaming laptops. Alienware (actually owned by Dell) is synonymous with the ultra-premium end of the market. It's not just other-worldly design, illumination and hot air exhausts bigger ...

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Look, I’ve tested more laptops than I care to count, but the Alienware 18 Area-51 isn’t just another gaming laptop—it’s basically a desktop that someone convinced to be portable (and I use that term ...

With such a high price tag, you'd expect Alienware to pack this laptop with all the best goodies. For the most part, it has, and the performance and general experience are great. But the screen is ...

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Dell recently sent me an Alienware laptop, and it instantly brought back a wave of nostalgia, reminding me of a time when gaming machines embraced their identity instead of trying to squeeze ...

While this is nothing more than a guess, I'm pretty sure that the average Alienware buyer isn't interested in a gaming laptop that's discreet, understated, or like any other model they could buy. They ...