Started by two childhood friends and video game fanatics, Alienware builds computer systems the way Detroit used to build muscle cars. Their products are high-octane performers wrapped in cool packages designed to turn heads and attract attention. Now the company that built machines prized by video gamers is branching out to affordable PCs. That means even if you only want to send email and read the morning paper online, now you can do it with a little vroom.

If you're interested in a high-powered PC or laptop, check out Alienware's preconfigured systems. Playing off the alien theme, they carry names like Area-51m 7700 and Aurora 7500 and come in colors like Conspiracy Blue, Cyborg Green and Space Black. Each system is put together using high-performance processors, video cards and storage components as well as extras like multiple cooling fans. The systems are easy to upgrade because the components are all standard. The idea is to make the computer greater than the sum of its parts, not to make a computer that you can't upgrade further or change to suit your needs in the future.

So whether you want a killer laptop to play Doom 3 online eight hours a day or you want a low-cost reliable PC to send digital photos to your Aunt Sally, Alienware has a cool-looking computer that can make it happen.

If you decide you want a custom computer for gaming, photo processing, video editing, or if you just want a really awesome, fast computer, Alienware can also hook you up. You can specify exactly what you want in your computer, including:

The operating system

Processor

Motherboard

Modem

Case

Even the bag to carry it in!

And there are even more options available. Just decide what you want and the fine folks at Alienware will put it all together for you

Aside from high-end laptop and desktop PCs, Alienware also makes affordable systems with a little extra kick, MP3 players, workstations, media centers and other gear. Plus, their warranty and service departments have won awards for responsiveness and helpfulness. It seems that even their service comes with a little extra kick!

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