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 ...

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 ...

What just happened? Alienware is finally addressing one of the most obvious gaps in its premium gaming laptops. After years of sticking with LCD panels while rivals pushed OLED harder, Dell is ...

At CES 2026, Alienware announced a complete refresh of its gaming laptop lineup. The company brought back the Area-51 name with 16-inch and 18-inch models and introduced the Alienware 16X Aurora, a ...

The Alienware Area-51 (AAT2250) is quite something. Its monstrous size and weight may make it a lot to deal with, but it also moves away from some of the chaotic proprietary componentry that made ...

CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Alienware 16 Area-51 sets the stage for the Dell-owned ...

Watch as we upgrade the powerful Alienware Area 51m R2 with a blazing-fast Samsung 970 SSD and 32GB of high-speed 3200MHz RAM. Boost your gaming and productivity performance with this ultimate ...

The Alienware 16 Area-51 delivers serious gaming performance in an excellent package, complete with a mechanical keyboard and other high-end touches. It’s competitively priced for the hardware, too.

Lugging a gaming PC around isn’t exactly practical, and handhelds like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally are fun, but not exactly built for heavy lifting. If you want something that’s actually powerful and ...

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Announced at CES 2025, Alienware is reintroducing the iconic Area-51 back into the family, reanimated in desktop and laptop forms. Deep lore underpins Area-51, dating back to 1998. While the design, ...