Alienwares laptops have, for a long time, been a bit on the big side.
Thats especially true in one particular dimension well be gentle and refer to as the M-series laptop brands posterior.
The m16 R2 removes the thermal shelf of theR1and relocates its heat pipes and fans to maximize heat dissipation.
That’s a lot less trunk space you no longer have to deal with on the Alienware m16.Photo: Angel Fajardo / Gizmodo
Alienware said this version is 43% more cooling efficient than previous generations.
Alienwares thin-profile laptops, like 2022s x14, had been sticking with the rear thermal shelf behind the display.
Alienware has been on a kick in redesigning its products.
Is this a shift in the companys design philosophy?
No, the company told Gizmodo, absolutely not.
This redesigned m16 is meant to emphasize portability while still preserving a fair bit of performance.
Its still full of enough multi-color LEDs to fuel a rave.
Knowing these folks, we probably dont have to worry about that too much.
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