I am using an m17xR3 at the moment. Its great and everything, but for half the price you could probably get something better. I would rather go with one of those flashy MSI laptops if I were you. The Alienware is really very bulky, and I was a fool for carrying it in a backpack while traveling to distant clients. At least bags come with wheels now, everyone laughs when they see the bag, but it beets the hell out of carrying the laptop around.