Alienware has always been synonymous with outrageous design and uncompromising performance, and the new Alienware 18 Area-51 pushes both to extremes. So, when I first unboxed the Alienware 18 Area-51, ...

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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 ...