The success which Alienware recorded with their high-end gaming systems lead them to the release of a multimedia system as well. The Hangar 18 was announced somewhere in the first half of 2007 and was to become the company's first multimedia desktop rig. The little Martian figure on all of the Alienware configurations was to make itself present on something radically different, a computer that is meant to entertain, rather than offer high benchmark results.



The case of the Hangar 18 made the system look pretty much like every other HD DVD player you might have around the house. This multimedia rig has been built to offer all of the connectivity options you will need for every other audio of video device. While the front panel features a simple design with a few control buttons, the rear panel is where you will find the real power of the Hangar 18. The Hangar 18 might be the only multimedia system which features a back panel digital amplifier, this is to show you how far Alienware went with this system.



Built to support an AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual core processor, this system will provide the user with some considerable computing power but at a low 65W wattage. The 4 GB of DDR2 memory, running at 800 MHz are meant to let you fully appreciate an Windows Vista Home Premium experience. With graphics, the company decided to settle for ATI's Radeon HD 2400, well known for its high-definition capabilities. All of these specs will allow you to watch, pause and record all of your favorite movies of TV shows.



With Hangar 18's storage capacity of 2 TB, user will simply need to sit back and turn the system on with the provided Gyration remote control. The remote control is meant to eliminate the use of a standard mouse. All of these features are sure to make an interesting impact on all of the multimedia enthusiasts. With a price tag which starts at $1700, this system isn't that high priced, considering all of the advantages.