need a new machine

[[AK]Choozoo]

the choices are killing me.....

[[AK]Hylander]

the choices are killing me.....

You could really save some dollars if you can build yourself, but I know some people just don't want the hassle and it's understandable. I also understand the notebook desire, as it's damn nice to have a notebook that can do it all and take it wherever you want. I bought my wife a Dell Inspiron E1505 notebook a few months ago with an Intel Core Duo processor T2300 (2MB/1.66GHz/667MHz), 15.4 Inch TrueLife Wide-screen WXGA, 1GB, DDR2, 533MHz 2 Dimm, and 256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1400 HyperMemory loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005. Built in wi-fi, remote, all that jazz. I paid about $1,500 after rebates and it's a damn fine machine.

You may want to look at the Dell XPS line in both laptops and notebooks. You can get some pretty solid machines for a decent amount. Again, all pending your desire or lack there of to build your own.

Good luck.

[[AK]Goob]

I have got a Dell Precision M90 (I conned my boss into getting it for me) It is the best laptop I have ever had. As far as the vid card.. it has a Nvidia Quadro FX 2500M 512mb ram which is the equiv of a 7900GTX. I play everything at 1920x1200 and it is smooth as silk. Watching for the dell deals you can pick one up for about 3300-3500 or less with the right coupons.

-Goob

[[AK]Choozoo]

I have got a Dell Precision M90 (I conned my boss into getting it for me) It is the best laptop I have ever had. As far as the vid card.. it has a Nvidia Quadro FX 2500M 512mb ram which is the equiv of a 7900GTX. I play everything at 1920x1200 and it is smooth as silk. Watching for the dell deals you can pick one up for about 3300-3500 or less with the right coupons.

-Goob

Can your boss get me one too?

I actually did spec out an XPS, and it was half the proce of an alienware....

This is going to be a while, it took me 3 months to get an iPod.

[[AK]Choozoo]

XPS M1710
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400 (2MB Cache/1.83GHz/667MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

LCD Panel 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen UXGA Display with TrueLife™
Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHZ, 2 DIMM

Video Card 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GTX

Hard Drive 80GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive

Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card and Modem

Combo/DVD+RW Drives 8X CD/DVD Burner (DVD+/-RW) with double-layer DVD+R write capability

Sound Options Integrated Sound Blaster® Audigy™ HD Software Edition

Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)

Anti-Virus/Security Suite (Pre-installed) McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 15-months

Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery

Hardware Warranty 1Yr Ltd Warranty, 1Yr At-Home Service, and 1Yr HW Warranty Support

Media Center Enhancements TV Tuner w/ Remote Control
Dell Digital Entertainment No preinstalled software

TOTAL:$3,289.00

Now to get a deal....a refurb is $600 cheaper, same specs almost

[[AK]Bojan]

Bleh go with a desktop, build it your self, and knock half the cost off.

I built my first PC I dont know about 3-4 years ago, its not a hard process and actually quite enjoyable. Another plus side is if you want to go all out you can always order a few parts a month, you know the payment plan

Anyway thats a badass looking Laptop and if you want it do it. The Bike? well I wouldnt ride no stinkin street bike so thats your call

EDIT: Also note there are alot of desktop cases out there designed for LAN parties and would probably be a lil easier to take with you on trips and what not, if thats what your looking for.

[[AK]StitchJones]

I think the whole process in building your own is the most rewarding. You know and control each piece of hardware you put into it. And the awesome feeling you get once it's done and up and running is really worth it.