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SmartTechCheck Podcast and Audio Newsletter: Dell Still Wants The PC Fight
Episode 199
Friday, 15 May, 2026
👉 Visit SmartTech Research at: https://www.smarttechresearch.net/🆓 Subscribe for FREE to the SmartTechCheck newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6891547330575679488🆓 Subscribe for FREE to the SmartTechCheck Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SmartTechCheck?sub_confirmation=1In this SmartTechCheck EduSeries episode, Mark Vena, CEO and Principal Analyst at SmartTech Research, breaks down Dell’s latest PC announcements, including the new Dell 14S, Dell 16S, and Alienware 15 laptops. This episode explores how Dell is leaning into the next wave of AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra and AMD Ryzen AI processors, while also keeping the Alienware brand fresh, relevant, and more accessible to gamers. You’ll get a clear look at the new laptop designs, OLED display options, battery life claims, thermal improvements, gaming features, pricing, and what these announcements say about Dell’s long-term commitment to the PC market.Mark also looks at the bigger strategic question: can Dell keep investing in its legacy PC business while enterprise AI, data center growth, and infrastructure demand pull more attention and resources?Topics covered include Dell 14S, Dell 16S, Alienware 15, Intel Core Ultra, AMD Ryzen AI, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, AI PCs, gaming laptops, Dell Technologies, Alienware laptops, and the future of the PC market. Based on Dell’s briefing materials. Subscribe to SmartTechCheck for more sharp, conversational analysis on PCs, AI, semiconductors, consumer tech, and the future of computing.









