i was browsing on nvidias site a couple of minutes ago, when i came across a laptop brand ive never heard of.
"malibal"...
anyways, i went over to their site, and i think i can say that high spec laptops like the dell xps and alienware have got new competition!
Malibal Nine Series Laptop Config Page
it might not look as nice as the alienware Area-51 m15x or even the dell xps m1730 laptop but as a desktop replacement, i dont think you can go wrong on the extreme side of things!
a quick overview, note these specs are all customizable!
Processor:
* Intel® Core™ 2 Duo up to Extreme X6800 (Desktop Processors)
* Intel® Core™ 2 Quad up to Q6700 (Desktop Processors)
Memory:
* 512MB PC2-6400(800MHz) DDR2 SDRAM Memory Expandable to (4GB) 4096MB
* 2MB/4MB On-Die L2 Cache
* 64 Bit Data Bus System Memory
BIOS:
* 4MB Flash ROM
* Phoenix BIOS with Plug & Play
Disk Storage:
* 2.5" Hard Disk Drive Up to 320GB
* Optional Secondary Hard Drive up to 320GB
* Optional Third Hard Drive up to 320GB
* Serial ATA-150 or Serial ATA-300
* Highly Data Transferring and Security RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 5 Hardware Supported with Optional Hard Drives
* Built-in 7-IN-1 Flash Memory Card Reader (SD/mini-SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/MS DUO/MS DUO PRO)
Optical Drive*:
* 8X24X10X24 Max. variable DVD/CDRW Combo Drive or 8X Max. Variable Double-Layer DVD±R/RW Burner or 8X Max. Variable Double-Layer DVD±R/RW Burner
* HD DVD Reader Multi-Drive; 1X HD DVD-ROM; 4x DVD+/-R/RW DL / DVD-RAM or Blu-ray Drive
Display:
* 512MB DDR3 Video Memory (1024MB with SLI Mode)
* DirectX 10 GPUs
* NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8800 GTX MXX IV Module Graphics, Featuring SLI Technology
* 17" 1680 x 1050 WSXGA+ / 1920 x 1200 WUXGA GlassView LCD with Super-Wide Viewing Angles or 1920 x 1200 WUXGA Active Matrix Display
* Video Capture Support
* CRT: Support up to 2048 X 1536, 16M Colors
* Dual Simultaneous Display
TV Tuner:
* Optional Mini-PCI TV Tuner with Multi-Function Remote Control
Audio System:
* Intel® High Definition Audio Compliant Interface
* 3D Stereo Enhanced Sound System
* 8-Channel External Audio Output
* Compatible Sound Blaster PRO™
* S/PDIF Digital Output (5.1CH)
* 1 Built-in Microphone
* 4 Built-in Speakers
Card Slot:
* 1 Express Card 54 Slot
Input Device:
* Built-in Digital PC Camera
* Full Size Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
* Integrated Touchpad Pointing Device with Scrolling Slider
Interfaces:
* IEEE 1394 Port (Mini DC in Jack)
* 4 USB 2.0 Ports
* 1 CRT Port
* 1 CATV Input Jack (Optional with TV-Tuner)
* 1 External DVI Port
* 1 Kensington Lock Port
* 1 S-Video Jack for Video-in (Optional with TV-Tuner)
* 1 S-Video Jack for TV Output
* 4 Audio Jacks for Line-Out, Microphone-In, and S/PDIF-Out
* Built-in 56K V90 Fax/Modem and 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN Card
Power System:
* Rechargeable Lithium-Ion 1-1.5 hours Battery Life
* Full Range Auto-Switching 100V/240V AC Adapter
Power Management:
* Power On Suspend
* Suspend to HDD/DRAM
* Support ACPI v2.0
Physical:
* 15.48"(W) x 11.75"(D) x 2"(H)
Weight:
* 11.8 lbs. with Battery
Accessories:
* Owner's Manual
* Carrying Bag with Strap
* Windows XP Home Edition with CD-ROM and Manual, Upgradeable to Windows XP Professional Edition or Windows Vista Home Premium, Vista Business, Vista Ultimate
* USB External 3.5" 1.44MB Floppy Disk Drive
Options:
* Integrated Mini-PCI Wireless 802.11b/g LAN Card
* Integrated Mini-PCI Bluetooth / Wireless Lan 802.11b/g Combo Card
* Microsoft® Office 2003
* Secondary Hard Drive
* Third Hard Drive
* USB Optical Mouse
Warranty:
* 1 Year Standard Parts & Labor
* 3 Year Extended Warranties Available.
I made your title slightly more informative
- jamin