I used to think,

"aiya weight is not an issue, i'll carry it around"

but.. maybe its just me, its okay to carry it around, but not for TOO long.
oh btw, i'm using the Alienware Orion Backpack, its a solid and "not so light" backpack.

As for me, I have 3 notebooks and no desktops. I mean, the only 3 computing devices I own personally, not family... So I don't forsee myself getting a desktop but I would get a desktop replacement like a m17x Or a possible newer model from Alienware which is 17" or above.

I feel you can build a M17x as a desktop replacement and I support the idea of being able to carry your desktop around and being more mobile. The only catch is that you will have to invest more to make a notebook a really good desktop replacement. Lets say you want the best GPU with SLI, you have to spend few K more to upgrade the standard single NVidia GTX 260M to either a Double 260M or a Double GTX 280M. And get a good processor and 4-6GB Ram with a good HD and you should be good to go.....

But if you're gonna spend on a M17x, Go all the way....

As for now, i only want a portable machine, in other words a portable desktop. So yea, AW is the answer for now.

Might wanna get the AW desktop when i start to work in the future.

Yup. Thats the idea. End of the day. The notebook is not comparable to the high end desktop when it comes to performance, but I can live with that knowing I can bring my work around.
Like Screemo said, Maybe in the future, for me... when I settle down.... and buy my own house ..... Who knows? Mindset might change and I might get the desktop instead. But since I'm still mobile and always travelling.... Im sticking to my notebook. But every photographer would need a notebook anyway, So I forsee myself having a mobile system at least in the future as well.....

+1
What school?? 

Anyone can recommend me AW laptop ? I need a light one , able to handle high graphic games . thanks alot

Yo doc, what QFT?

its Quote For Truth.

meaning that i am totally agree with your statement

wa, wa,wa im back guys, wanna sell my mouse at RM200

Puto sold off his AW STuff and the mouse is one of the accessories he's letting go. its at least cheaper by a hundred than buying outside....

Got a call from Dell sales rep. He inform me that the m17x R2 with i5 & i7 will be online by tomorrow in www.dell.com.my 

Shopping Time!

Erm, sometimes the 9 cells do give you an edge. For example, during classes, when im using only flash/photoshop, the 9 cell batteries will last me the whole lesson without needing the power supply. If I'm using the 6 cells, i will need to plug in the power half way thru. But of cuz gaming, you need the battery. For casual usage, 9 cells FTW!!

Metalic Nebula Red
Core 2 Q9000 (2GHz / 1066FSB / 6MB Cache)
8GB DDRIII 1333MHz
SLI Dual 1GB GDDR3 nVidia GeForce GTX 280M
1TB 7200RPM SATA RAID 0 (2x 500GB)
8x DVD-RW Drive
3 yrs premium complete cover

Upgrading to
i7 820QM
Dual 1GB ATI Crossfire 4870
17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED
The rest will be the same as above

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more photos: http://ldragon.fotopic.net/c1806194.html

Anyone manage to get the M17x to output audio thru SPDIF? i tested using optical & coaxial SPDIF it doesn't work..i was trying to output Dolby Digital & DTS to the external decoder.

NEBULA RED! 

Lets poison him! 
NEBULA REDDDD!

Takes time for it to come here. 1Malaysia 

baru ma.. lol.. i wonder what the next proc will be name after?

BLAAAAAAAAACK!!!
=D