he Alienware M18x R2 is definitely one powerhouse of a computer. It has a fantastic 1080p display, top-of-the-class performance and good battery life. While quite expensive, it makes a great gaming laptop and will handle anything you throw at it.

We reviewed the original Alienware M18x laptop in August 2011 and were very impressed by its outstanding gaming performance, gamer-friendly keyboard and the massive 18-inch display. The design of the original M18x did seem a bit aged and the high-price definitely wasn't for everyone.

The design of the M18x R2 is very sturdy and solid as it is made of anodized aluminum and a raised panel that adds some depth to its overall look. There's also a backlit chrome alien head in the middle of the lid. It measures 17.2 x 12.7 x 2.1-inches (wdh) and weighs 12.6-pounds, which is very heavy for a laptops yet expected since this is a gaming powerhouse laptop.