New Dell Alienware M17x makes its debut starting at $1800

Dell has just launched what they call the most powerful gaming laptop in the universe. Their words :) The new 17" Alienware M17x gaming laptop starts at $1800, and in typical Dell fashion, it can be customized to your liking.

Some of the performance-boosting options
* Supports the highest performance mobile GPU's with both ATI Mobile CrossFireX and NVIDIA Mobile SLITM graphics solutions (it never hurts to have choice!)
* latest Intel processors including second generation Penryn Quad-Core Extreme and Overclocked CPUs.
* vrooming with DDR3 1333MHz memory
* MIMO technology with a/b/g/N mini-card
* beyond wide - HD WUXGA (1920 x 1200) LCD.
* new Alienware industrial design (aliens or X-Files cast members not included!)

What's in the $1800 base configuration?
* Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4GHz (3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
* 64-bit Vista SP1
* Single NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260M, 1GB
* 17-inch WideXGA+ 1440x900 (900p)
* 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
* 250GB 7,200RPM w/ Free Fall Protection
* Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
* no TV tuner
* 1Yr Ltd Hardware Warranty, InHome Service after Remote Diagnosis
* choice of AlienFX lightning effects color theme
* choice of Avatar and ... wallpaper (!)
* included McAfee VirusScan Plus – 15-Month Subscription (English)