22 PCWorld FEBRUARY 2019

NEWS

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Desktop parts give it power. High design gives it beauty. BY MELISSA RIOFRIO

W

hen Dell made the

Alienware Area-51m, it

broke one mold and

created another.

Announced at CES, this gaming laptop is

the first to debut a new overall design for

Dell’s Alienware gaming line. It also offers

no compromises, with desktop-grade

hardware and a laundry list of options and

upgradable parts. It’s a tantalizing balance

of power and refinement.

Several customizable SKUs of the Area-

51m are available. Prices start around $2,549.

We took a detailed look at the Area-51m

at a pre-briefing. Check out the video at (go.

pcworld.com/51vd) for the deep dive.