<p>Don’t waste your time with Alienware, that’s enthusiast territory and is basically a premium priced dell nowadays. FIne if you have extra cash on hand, but not effective by any means. You should consider weight and battery life + customer support as key items to be concerned about. If you look out for online deals, they’re usually pretty good. Fry’s > Best Buy. just make sure you can make returns if needed and pay with a credit card to double your warranty.</p>