"The Alienware 15 will be available with both AMD and Intel CPUs, starting at $1,299 for a config with a Ryzen 5 220 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB M.2 SSD and an NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU. If you opt for a system with a Core 5 210H chip and the same memory, graphics and storage, expect to pay $1,349. (Note: There will be a variant with an RTX 3050 GPU in certain regions, but not in North America.)"
"The laptop also features a 15.3-inch LCD display with decent brightness (300 nits), a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution (16:10) and a relatively speedy 165Hz refresh rate. You also get a surprisingly wide assortment of ports including two USB-C, two USB-A (all of them are least Gen 3.1), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio and even an onboard Ethernet jack. So just going by its core components, the Alienware 15 is off to a good start."
"I've had a chance to check out a pre-production model and while I can't benchmark it quite yet as it's still running unfinished software, there's a lot to like about Alienware's first proper budget gaming laptop. In addition to a new nova black paint scheme, this model features a more toned-down, understated design that I really like. Instead of a light up logo on its lid with built-in RGB LEDs, Alienware opted for a simple iridescent sticker that allows this thing to be a bit more incognito in case you ever need to bring it out in public."
"Subtle touches like a pronounced V-rail make it easy to open the lid, while the lack of a thermal shelf like you get on its more expensive siblings results in a more portable compact design that measures less than an inch thick at any point (0.81 inches in the fr"
Alienware 15 is positioned as an affordable entry-level gaming laptop after decades without a low-cost option. Configurations start at $1,299 with an AMD Ryzen 5 220, 16GB RAM, a 512GB M.2 SSD, and an NVIDIA RTX 4050, with an Intel Core 5 210H option starting at $1,349. The laptop includes a 15.3-inch 1920x1200 16:10 LCD with 300 nits brightness and a 165Hz refresh rate. It offers two USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio, and an onboard Ethernet jack. A pre-production model features a toned-down design with an iridescent sticker instead of an RGB lid logo and a compact build under one inch thick.
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