Of course, the platform’s biggest deterrent is its price tag, which is why we're always on the lookout for the best deals on prebuilt gaming PCs and laptops. Both Dell and Alienware have established reputations in the market,

It might be early, but Black Friday desktop PC deals have begun. Some retailers have already launched early deals on everything from home office computers to gaming PCs to all-in-ones. What’s more, many retailers are offering price protection so you can make your purchase now and rest assured you’ll end up with the best price.

Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device Like most other retailers, Dell regularly takes advantage of the uptick in spending around Black Friday by rolling out its own discounts and offers.

For prebuilt gaming desktops, a few companies are reliable and widely available. Dell's Alienware division produces solid if sometimes pricey PCs that have a fan following. Asus's Republic of Gamers line hits the midrange and high-end markets with good machines. Acer's Predator line is also good, and HP's Omen models have their adherents.

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One of the best Dell Black Friday deals takes $400 off the Alienware m18 R2 RTX 4070 graphics Although we didn't get our hands on this exact laptop, in our Alienware m16 R2 review, we praise its excellent design, gaming, and productivity performance. We expect the RTX 40 series m18 R2 to be on par with its 16-inch sibling.

Black Friday 2024 seems to have come around earlier than ever. With Best Buy beginning its official Black Friday sale last Friday, and Amazon and B&H Photo running 'Holiday deals', the biggest sales period of hear has started in earnest,

Ahead of Black Friday, there are some great early deals on Surface Laptops and Surface Pros. We've picked out our favorite discounts and deals.