Alienware 15 review: Perfect timing for a budget gaming laptop - Engadget

While its display could be nicer, Alienware’s first budget gaming laptop feels like a welcome reprieve. Alienware has been around for 30 years. But what may surprise you is that in all of that time, the company has never made a true budget gaming laptop. Even some of its smaller systems from previous generations, like the Alienware 13, were meant to be highly portable but still premium PCs. However, everything changed this summer with the release of the Alienware 15. With computer manufacturers across the globe struggling to combat the rising price of RAM, the company's first affordable gaming couldn't have arrived at a better time. Alienware makes PCs with some of the most striking designs in the industry. However, when tasked with making a more budget-friendly machine, the company toned down its styling and I don't mind. After all, not everyone wants their laptop to light up like a disco ball every time they turn it on. Plus, if we're really focused on getting the best value for money, I think a lot of people would be happy to trade style for performance. Don't get me wrong, the Alienware 15 doesn't look bad, it's just a bit plain, but in a somewhat stealthy way. Instead of a met