Nando

thanks dude i think i'll going with the Intel 320 Series 120G

i found 12.7mm Universal CD/DVD-ROM SATA 2nd HDD caddy $14.49 on Amazon and White USB2.0 Slim DVD / CD RW Burner External Enclosure Caddy Case with SATA Connetor $7.39 on Amazon to make the exchange

yeah, I am currently looking at that SSD, as I understand it has very good reviews ... I'm seriously considering buying it, and yes 5yrs warranty!

is on sale at newegg at $314.49 plus Intel Gift Game - Ubisoft Assassin's Creed Brotherhood

any thoughts about this? How about this one OCZ Agility 2 OCZ SSD?

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looks really nice!

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Well this is not good

I read a lot people talking about throttling issue...that's a shame

well like a said is a matter of "taste" or like you said is "subjective" ...you can buy a Sager with the same specs for about $1200 (yeah baby!) but sager/clevo is realy ugly man lol so...

about the warranty and quality, well I have an asus and so far has been very very good, I don't know about warranty because I have not needed...

and definitely have to say that the whole "laptops thing" is subjective... each head is a different world!

@mw86 @Michael thanks for your comments....I think that as everything is a matter of taste ... but it is definitely very expensive!

Well...what can i say? this thing is a beast!

Ultra-luxe design inspired by the world-famous Italian supercars meets ASUS technological excellence. It’s ASUS most powerful notebook to date, ready to take you for a ride.

Leading the exclusive ASUS-Automobili joint-venture series, the VX7 drives computing excitement like never before, fully-loaded with the newest technology and breathtaking power for your multimedia, gaming and productivity. Plus, it’s downright sexy!

Taking design cues from the Automobili Lamborghini and Murcielago LP640, the VX7 retains their aerodynamic and aggressive stance for a style that stands out from the crowd. Expect people to notice. Premium materials, sleek textures and bold colors complete this notebook, revving up your high-octane computing.

This thing is the crème de la crème of portable PCs.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics with 3GB video memory set the stage for high res gaming and none of the compromise lesser notebooks force on you. This is the real deal.

All new Intel 2nd Generation Core i7 Processors propel computing with extreme quad-core performance for better HD multimedia and multitasking so you get more done – faster.

Up to 16GB DDR3 main memory ensure a grand touring experience of smooth performance and better output in every application.

New Super-Speed USB 3.0 runs up to ten times faster than USB 2.0, an ideal fit for your HD content and files.

Besides that, this beast comes with a 15.6" 1920x1080 FHD Glossy screen, 1.5TB 7200rpm 2.5" 9.5mm SATA II 16MB (750GB X2), 4X Blu-Ray Writer / 8X DVDRW Super Multi DVDRW/CDRW, 5 in 1 card reader, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,XD, 2.0 Mega Pixel web camera, Built-In Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Built-in Wireless ABGN, LAN: 10/100/1000Mb. Weighing 7.0 lbs with 8 cell battery

Lamborghini Backpack and Laser Gaming mouse included!

Gentech people have it in black and orange color starting $2,269.00

Found this:

First look at the new Sony Vaio CB Series: Black

First look at the new Sony Vaio CB Series: White

First look at the new Sony Vaio CB Series: Orange

Sony Vaio C Series Preview 2011: Green, Pink and Black

Quick Look At The Latest Sony VAIO C Series 2011 White 15.5 (btw good song in the background, relaxing ... I almost fell asleep )

I would pick one of these over an Alienware M14x. I love the look of the white one and of course Sony always has high quality displays. Hmm if I only had some spare cash for a second notebook.

yeah man, the white looks amazing...the AW advantage is the GPU...i like more nvidia but i think 6630M is ok...seems to perform well...and the 14"is the way

SONY on 22 Feb announced the VAIO C series which is exclusively known for the Green and orange neon color design. This is powered by Intel’s the second generation core i5 processor (on the website of sony in Australia has the i7), AMD Radon 1GB graphics card and has a blu-ray Disc.

Some good features are that, the keys are Backlited so that at dark it would be easy to view letters to type in.

The Webcam has Exmor sensor which allows to take a picture or Video chat online with Low-Light conditions, and the Facetracking technology automatically focus the camera when ever you are doing video chatting.

There are 2 models: VPC-CB (15.5" Full HD VAIO Premium Display 1920 x 1080 ) and VPC-CA (14" LED backlight 1600 x 900 )

If you buy before May 31 they give you a Free Bloggie Touch camera

"Crafted from a special light-catching material, the all-new VAIO® C Series laptops appear to glow with energy (Neon Green and Neon Orange only). The modern lines shine as the edges of the touchpad, VAIO logo and lid radiate light. Destined to turn heads wherever you go, you'll have the ultimate stunner, whether it's the 14" or 15.5" screen size. The Signature Collection C Series is available in four exclusive colors: Bolt Black, Lightning White, Neon Green and Neon Orange"

14" C Series specifications

15.5" C Series specifications

Battery life:

Features:

- Intel Core i5 Processor available (Model VPCCB17FG has i7)

- 14" and 15.5" screen sizes

- Vibrant, light-catching colors (Bolt Black, Neon Orange, Neon Green, Lightning White)

- Up to 500GB (7200rpm) or 750GB (5400rpm) hard drive available

- Up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM

- LED backlit QWERTY keyboard

- Electrostatic Touchpad (Multi Finger)

- AMD Radeon HD 6630M Hybrid Graphics with 1GB VRAM or AMD Radeon HD 6470M with 512MB VRAM

- Blu-ray Disc burning capability

- keyboard skins (realy nice btw)

- Weight 2.3 kg

Btw, you can buy keyboard skins

You can see a few reviews here

Another review here

They are not the finest, the lightest or the most powerful, but certainly they take the prize for the most striking/shining

The design of the C Series is, at least, original. The top cover has been coated with an acrylic-like material and painted with fluorescent colors. Just the slightest light on surface and is like a Christmas tree lol

Starting price at $749

I think they are quite attractive, and as I can understand are quite solid.

Do not know how powerful it is for games, but in some videos I've seen running new games with relative ease, like GTA IV, Crysis 2, Mafia 2, etc

Mafia 2 HD Benchmark:

Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 1080p Benchmark

Lost Planet 2 1080p Benchmark

Crysis 2 - Video Recording Test

Devil May Cry 4 1080p Benchmark

Left 4 Dead 2 1080p Benchmark

EDIT:

Official Manuals (Model VPCCA) PDFs:

How to change the memory and hard drive in a Sony Vaio VPCCA - Kingston PnP 8GB 1866 memory and a 128GB V100 SSD

Kingston PnP 8GB 1866 SODIMM & 128GB V100 SSD Sony Vaio VPCCA Upgrade & Review

Well...I think the Mac keyboard is better ... I've noticed that this laptop is very weak, apparently the plastic is not very solid

yeah the look of the sony laptops are really nice

The new Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG, 4830TG and 3830TG are distinguished by the wide range of ultra-thin notebooks on the market in several respects: ultra-slim design, graphics and computing power, high-quality audio and connectivity . The appearance of the new Aspire series TimelineX is enhanced by the merger of two colors: cobalt blue aluminum (the cover) and silver profile, clean lines and soft. The palm rest, which includes the touchpad, the same color as the back cover, giving a balanced and minimalist style, while the keyboard is placed on a chiclet silver.

The models of the new Aspire series TimelineX are available in three formats: Aspire 3830T with display from 34 cm (13.3 “), Aspire 4830T screen from 35.5 cm (14.0″) and Aspire 5830T with panel 39, 5 cm (15.6 “). All TimelineX Aspire series notebooks are equipped with Acer CineCrystal display with LED backlight, 16:9 aspect ratio and 1366 x 768 pixels HD. These displays provide crisp images with visual effects and breathtaking high-definition experience the thrill of the best movies wherever you are and are equipped with Intel Core i7, i3 and i5 dedicated Nvidia GeForce graphics GT540M (2 GB DDR3). To meet the needs of video and photo enthusiasts, the Aspire TimelineX Series is equipped with hard drives with capacities up to 750GB. Alternatively, the TimelineX new models can be equipped with an SSD.

Here you can see a comparison of Acer's new TimelineX Models 13 inch (3830T) / 14 inch (4830T) and 15 inch (5830T)

Acer TimelineX 3830T

Acer TimelineX 4830T

Acer TimelineX 5830T

hahahaha LMAO

I think the RAT model is not very ergonomic, looks uncomfortable

Hi there, looking here and there I found a few mouse models designed specifically for Gamers...This is a short selection from a list i had, I want to share with you, maybe someone is interested

CoolerMaster Storm Sentinel Advance Gaming Mouse

this mouse is really awesome..I want one of those

$69.99 on BestBuy

You can found a full review about this mouse here

Also a video review here

ASUS ROG GX900 Gaming Mouse

$79.00 on Asus store

$69.00 on GenTech

ASUS presents the ROG GX900, the gaming input with precision laser sensor technology and the coolest user-interface on a mouse! It’s tailored to gamers looking for high speed action and total reliability in FPS, RTS, online RPGs and other game genres

Features:

- Precision laser technology up to 4000dpi

- Customizable DPI, button functions and macros

- Five-way tangle free cable management with sleeve protection

- Gold-plated USB connector provides high speed data transfer rates

- Weight system - adjust the mouse weight by your preference

RAZER DeathAdder Precision Optical Gaming Mouse

$44.99 on Newegg

The Razer DeathAdder is the weapon of choice for gamers seeking a combination of comfort and unbridled gaming precision. Enjoy extended gaming sessions in comfort with its right-handed ergonomic form factor crafted for the world of competitive gaming; and when the difference between victory and defeat is determined between heartbeats, the 3500dpi Razer Precision 3.5G infrared sensor translates your every movement into frags with pinpoint accuracy.

Features:

- Ergonomic design

- 3500DPI Infrared sensor

- 1000HZ Ultrapolling

- On-the-fly sensitivity adjustmen

- Customizable buttons

Logitech G9x

$59.99 on Newegg

The Logitech G9x gaming mouse is customizable for comfort and function! Select either Wide Load or Precision grip, or choose from a selection of optional grips, for the perfect fit. The G9’s high-performance laser game engine brings unrivaled speed and accuracy to your desktop, and is adjustable from 200-5700dpi

Video review

yes...i guess so

What do you mean? I have not heard anything about Sony these days

EDIT: ok i got it...i thing you talking about the hack to sony platform

Features / Configuration

Intel Core i7 Processor available 2620M (Intel HM65 Express Chipset)

ultra-bright LED-backlit 13.3" widescreen display (1366 x 768)

AMD Radeon HD 6630M GPU (1GB VRAM) (Hybrid graphics for speed or stamina)

256GB (128GBx2) solid state drive available

Up to 500GB (7200rpm) or 750GB (5400rpm) hard drive available

Up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n

Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth technology

Built-in MOTION EYE web camera

Backlit QWERTY keyboard

HDMI out and VGA out

Intel High Definition Audio

One 3.0 USB

Battery Life Up to 4.5 / 7.5 hours

Compact, lightweight and durable

Colors: Black or White

BUILT-IN BLU-RAY PLAYER (or CD/DVD player/burner)

Apparently this laptop can run recent games with good quality graphics.

According Notebookcheck.net The AMD Radeon HD 6630M is a middle class graphics card for laptops. It supports DirectX11 and is the successor of the low clocked HD 5650 chips (low power). Compared to the HD 5650 it offers 80 more shader, Eyefinity+ and the new UVD3 video decoder.

Pipelines: 480 - unified

Core Speed: 485 MHz

Shader Speed: 485 MHz

Memory Speed: 800 MHz

Memory Bus Width: 128 Bit

Memory Type: DDR3

Apparently, and as I understand it (I dont have one) this lappy has 2 issues:

1. With heavy use the fan can be noisy (I think there is a bios update that fixes this)

2. With heavy use as games can get hot

Some videos

• Crysis 2 on Very Hight

Some Reviews

you can send me the money and i will buy it for you.hahaha i have 6k available on my dell dpa. it killing me trying not to use it for an M18x hahahah

hahahaha lol

I wonder if its something dumb like zip code or address used not matching the credit card for verification.

hmnnnnn....maybe...I'll double check this week

well...actually is a credit card and the limit is enough for the M14.....I don't think that amount limits are the problem, but thanks, I'll check just in case

receive another email from Dell:

"I understand from your e-mail that you are unhappy because your order was cancelled. I apologize for the inconvenience caused. I have checked the records and it shows that the order number xxxxxxxxx was cancelled due to some issues with eth verification process. For further details about the transaction, I would request you to please contact our Verification Department....After you speak with them, please contact our Product Advisors at 1-800-289-3355 Monday through Sunday 8:00 AM CST to 9:00 PM CST to place the order again. You may also order online at dell.com

Place the order again?? ...i mean, AGAIN??? ...this would be the 4th time i order

in my case work the 2d time..spread method

thanks michael, I've already contacted dell and the bank ... there have been no charges to credit card ...I 'll call again on Monday to the bank to cancel any charge online to the Credit Card..and I gave dell 2 phone numbers where they can call me