Long version: The M17x is Alienware’s latest laptop, and they really went all out on this one. It’s a powerhouse of a gaming laptop, and runs pretty much everything I could throw at it flawlessly.

The Alienware M17x R4 looks exactly like its predecessor: one solid hunk of gaming machine. It weighs 9.39 pounds, not counting the two-pound power brick, which is heavy even for a performance laptop.

ET deals: $400 off Alienware M17x quad-core gaming laptop. This 17-inch beast has a quad-core processor, triple video output options, customizable LED lighting system, and dual hard drive support.

ET deals: $475 off Alienware M17x gaming laptop with GeForce GTX 680M. If you're in the market for a high end laptop, your time is dwindling to grab a 2012 model at a closeout price.