Gaming laptop config?

I recently purchased the Alienware m11x R2 and have realized that dealing with DELL is pretty much a nightmare. For all I know the m11x might be a great gaming compy...I wouldn't know though...I received it almost 2 weeks ago, and after logging MANY MANY hours on the line with Alienware tech support, and having a tech visit my house, I still have not been able to do anything with it but look at it. It sure makes a nice looking paper weight!

So now Dell is SUPPOSED to be sending me a new one. But I see on their website that they've canceled my latest shipment (of the new m11x). So I think I'm at my wit's end with them. I think I'm just going to tell them to keep it & I'll buy a DS gaming lappy.

So that's what brings me here. I'm looking for a lappy that will run WoW fairly well, but also allow me to start getting back into 1st person shooters. I want to pretty much start playing new games again (I haven't been able to since my 4 year old computer is pretty much out of date). So I'd like a computer that can handle any game I throw at it right now...and for at least the next 2 years to come.

So will this do?

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Chassis: Digital Storm xm15 5125 (Weight: 5.73 LBS)
Display: 15.6 inch Full HD LED Display with Enhanced Super Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1920 x 1080)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i7-620M 2.66GHz (4MB Cache) (Dual Core)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 at 1066MHz (High-Performance)
Inputs: Gigabit Ethernet LAN / Card Reader / eSATA
Main Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Options: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs)
Wireless Access: 802.11 B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Features: Integrated Video Camera / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI 1080P / DVI Port / SPDIF Audio / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M 1GB (Features Optimus Technology for Increased Battery Life)
External TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office Suite: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: FREE: Hot-selling game with a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 or above graphics card
Carry Bag: Basic Carrying Bag
External Cooling: - No Thanks
External Keyboard: - No Thanks
External Mouse: - No Thanks
External Speakers: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty
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Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your reply Alex!

How about this one?

Chassis: Digital Storm x15 8690T-8 (Weight: 7.38 LBS)
Display: 15.6 inch HD+ LED Display with Enhanced Super Glossy Surface (Resolution: 1920 x 1080)
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish
Processor: Intel Core i5-540M 2.53GHz (3MB Cache) (Dual Core)
System Memory: 8GB DDR3 at 1066MHz (High-Performance)
Inputs: Gigabit Ethernet LAN / Card Reader / eSATA
Main Storage: 320GB (7200 RPM) (16MB Cache) (SATA Laptop Hard Drive)
Extra Storage: - No Thanks
Raid Options: - No Thanks
Optical Drive: DVD/CD 8x Multi-Drive (Writes and Reads DVDs, CDs)
Wireless Access: 802.11 A/B/G/N Wireless LAN Module
Features: Integrated Video Camera / Bluetooth
Outputs: HDMI 1080P / DVI Port / SPDIF Audio / Headphone / Microphone
Video Card(s): NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M 1.5GB
External TV Tuner: - No Thanks
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-Bit Edition)
Recovery Tools: Windows Recovery Toolkit (Bundled with Windows 7 CD)
Protection: - No Thanks
Office Suite: - No Thanks
Benchmarking: - No Thanks
Install/Test Game: FREE: Hot-selling game with a NVIDIA GeForce GTS 250 or above graphics card
Carry Bag: Standard Carrying Bag
External Cooling: - No Thanks
External Keyboard: - No Thanks
External Mouse: - No Thanks
External Speakers: - No Thanks
External Storage: - No Thanks
Full Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Labor & 1 Year Parts Warranty

Also...

I'm hinging on the i7 processor, but wondering if 8 GB RAM AND the i7 processor is overkill?

What would be your recommendation be on the RAM and processor? (keeping in mind how I described how I'd use my system in my first post)

Edited by CArnold40 - 27 Sep 2010 at 2:39pm

Originally posted by MagiK Go for an SSD for the main drive, even if it means saving for another month.

Ya think I might be better off dropping down to 4 GB RAM & staying with the i5 processor, and going with a SSD?

Originally posted by MagiK Alienware really let me down.

Oh, I totally understand. That's why I am here. No sense in going too far into it, but Alienware really let me down too.