Alienware has never been my first thought when recommending a starter gaming laptop, but then it announced the Aurora line. These machines take aim at a lower price tag, with the base model heavily restricting its specs and features to aim for three-figure rates.
I often find the best gaming laptop value in the mid-range, though. You can spend thousands on a rig to play the exact same games as a budget entry, after all - it's all about the sweet spot.
