A lienware is bringing back its Area-51 computer line, and its new flagship laptops are much showier than the secretive air base they’re named after. The bombastic, UFO-like Are

Dell has unveiled the Alienware 16 Area-51 and 18 Area-51 gaming laptops, featuring advanced cooling systems and premium designs. Both models boast improved sound and visuals with Dolby Vision and Atmos support, as well as customizable lighting and power settings through the Alienware Command Center software.

Alienware, Dell’s gaming hardware division, has announced it is reintroducing the iconic Area-51 computer back into the family. Announced during CES 2025 in Las Vegas, the 80-liter tower was unveiled alongside Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards.

Alienware is reintroducing the iconic Area-51 back into the family, reanimated in desktop and laptop forms. The new Area-51 Desktop and Area-51 Lapto

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It's not a giant alien head, but the 80L desktop is roomy and ready for top performance -- now and down the road -- while the laptop designs are inspired by the Northern Lights.

Alienware's most powerful classic laptop returns to our planet, this time with a whole new look and the latest silicon from Intel and Nvidia.

While parent company Dell is doing a big rebrand of its entire PC portfolio, at CES 2025 Alienware is sort of returning to its roots by bringing back the classic Area-51 name back for its new flagship laptop line.

Today at CES 2025, Dell announced that they’re bringing back the iconic Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops, which were known for their desktop-level CPUs and easy access for upgrades. This time, they come armed with the latest hardware as well as a new thermal architecture for better internal cooling.