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John Brandon

I tweaked my Alienware X16 R2 laptop to extend battery life. Here are all my tricks.

'Flight Simulator 2024' looks stunning on the Alienware X16 -- no power cord needed.

Over the last 15 years, mobile gaming has exploded. On our phones, we can now frag with the best of them, and the visual realism is improving year by year. (If you have not played Alien: Isolation on an iPhone, it’s worth checking out.)

That said, I define mobile gaming differently than most. For me, it means grabbing a high-end gaming laptop and heading to a friend’s house — forget using a phone or tablet. I prefer the most intense graphics realism and sound quality available, the feeling of being transported to another realm. I’m not a competitive gamer; I’m here for the story, the visuals, and the sound — similar to a theatrical experience.

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