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Alienware Aurora R16 Review: I Can’t Help But Enjoy Probing This Latest PC Design

The Alienware Aurora R16 is a big departure from past case designs, but it’s better off for it.
The Alienware Aurora R16 is a big departure from past case designs, but it’s better off for it. Photo: Kyle Barr / Gizmodo

Since Alienware first unveiled its Aurora R16 last year, I’ve been jonesing to see it in person. The brand had been synonymous with high-end, though strange—often polarizing designs for a while now. Previous Auroras under the so-called “Legend 2” Design had a raised effect, with an odd conical front panel that seemed to come off a starship’s steering apparatus that wasn’t actually designed for human hands. It was certainly unique, but it was also cumbersome and overly large for a mid-range tower. — Kyle Barr Read More