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 ...

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The Alienware 18 Area-51 is a laptop in name only. Its extreme size makes it more of a desktop PC that can happen to fold shut. This is a desktop replacement laptop that's not leaving your desk very ...

Pricing will make you weak in the legs You'll need to lift with your legs to move it No OLED or mini-LED display options Battery life is predictably short The Alienware 18 Area-51 is a laptop in name ...

Alienware has announced the availability of its latest Area-51 and Aurora gaming laptops as part of its 30th anniversary lineup, introducing updated hardware, revised thermal designs, and a new visual ...

I’ve been a consumer PC expert at PCMag for 10 years, and I love PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to build and ...

While I wouldn’t say it happens often, sometimes brands design a piece of gear for one purpose, failing to realize it actually suits a different one even better. For instance, Patagonia released a ...

Bulky for a 13-inch system Annoying touchpad Optional 1440p screen is poor match for the GPU Short battery life “Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and ...