The Alienware 15 sets out to balance affordability and performance, but whether it succeeds depends on personal preferences.

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The plastic chassis doesn’t scream premium for the price. It’s not alone in that regard—the Titan and Strix are mostly plastic, too—but the Alienware m18 R2 exudes a more luxe feel with its metal lid, ...

Acer's visual design is pretty simple, but you'll find some elements of flair. The lid and keyboard deck are plain black plastic, but the LED lid logo and rear-facing LED bar bring the color. I like ...

As one of the debut 18-inch gaming laptops last year, the first Alienware m18 reviewed well, earning our first Editors' Choice award in the category. Now, the new Alienware m18 R2 (starts at $1,899.99 ...

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