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Dell sells three fixed configurations of the Alienware 18 Area-51 and offers a customizable model as well.

Announced at CES 2026, Alienware's refreshed gaming laptops with new Intel chips are now available for purchase.

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Dell Technologies on the 6th unveiled its 2026 Alienware gaming laptop lineup. It consists of the premium Area-51 and the mainstream Aurora families. Area-51 comes in 16- and 18-inch sizes, and Aurora ...