Dell's Alienware 17 is a gaming behemoth (pictures)(pictures)
Dell's Alienware 17 slims down a tad, but you'll be hard pressed to notice.
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Alienware has never been shy about size, and while the latest entries in the gaming laptop's series is slightly smaller than its precessors, you'd be hard pressed to notice. It starts at $1,499.
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The 17-inch display has a 1920 by 1080 pixel resolution; 4K is all the rage this year but you'll be hard pressed to find hardware that can tackle games at that resolution.
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It wouldn't be an Alienware machine without plenty of lights -- you'll find multiple lighting zones to customize to your heart's content.