If you are in the market for a new gaming laptop, there are a lot of numbers and statistics you will need to sift through. The range of prices and specifications can vary greatly depending on your needs. For instance, Alienware is a brand that is synonymous with quality gaming machines and has two different machines at the top of the list. First of all, the Windows Vista OS M17x features a 2. 53 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad processor.

The first is their M17x model, which runs Windows Vista OS and features an impressive 2. 53 GHz Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad processor. Perhaps this is more power than necessary, but with the incredible speed of technology this might just be standard equipment in a couple of years. The two 500 GB Hard drives expand to 8 GB of RAM and provide possibly the cleanest high-definition experience on its 1920 X 1200 resolution seventeen inch screen. Its free ebooks only downfalls could be its stout 12. 7 pound frame and its $4000 price tag.

With 8GB of RAM and two five hundred GB HDD you will never experience a pixel lag on the 1920 X 1200 resolution 17 inch screen. At 12. 7 pounds it is a bit hefty for a laptop and its corresponding four thousand dollar price tag carries equal weight.

Alienware has another submission on the list, but this one is far more affordable. Still somewhat costly, at $1400, the Alienware M15x, is a little closer to most peoples' price range.

Finally, you might be happy to see the Sony again on this list, with its Vaio NW180J/S laptop. Ringing in at 1200 it is closer to the price many expect to pay for an optimal gaming system.

This unit runs Windows 7 Ultimate operating system so you can be sure to have optimal performance both on and off the web, no matter what applications you are using. The 15 inch LCD screen is slightly smaller than Alienware's other entry on this list but at full HD 1920 X 1080 native resolution, you might not even notice. At 9 pounds it is also substantially lighter in weight.

The four hundred GB Hard Drive and four GB of RAM are also more than adequate space for any applications you will need. Weighing in at a mere 6 pounds it is easily the lightest unit on our list, but with Windows Vista Home Premium operating system standard, it works like all the others.

Also the4 GB of RAM and astounding 400 GB Hard Drive provide you with more than enough space for your everyday needs. With Windows Vista Home Premium you'll have access to all your favorite desktop and web applications. The Blu-Ray ROM looks incredible on the 15. 5 inch display and 6 pounds, you can't beat the size either.