People are always looking for the cheapest possible solution when they purchase something. This is even more emphasized when buying a laptop or a netbook. It is not different in the region of luxury either, so people looking for cheap gaming laptops is anything but strange.

A gaming laptop is usually defined by big comfortable screen with really fine, preferably HD 1080p, resolution, strong processor and the best video card(s) available. Due to these factors a gaming laptop rarely passes as portable, but moving it around is not the point anyway. The purpose of these computers is to provide the best possible gaming experience while taking a confined space.

Serious gamers who like to play competitively will value a good gamer notebook because it lets them easily attend any LAN party in their area without having to drive to the scene. A big backpack usually is enough to hold these notebooks, but their 9-10 pounds weight is not something I’d call comfortable to carry around.

It’s made to be taken to the LAN and home, and it does that very well while giving up little to no gaming power. Most recent models feature monsters like the latest i7-920 processor, and dual nVidia video cards in SLI mode. For those playing world of warcraft it is really not necessary, but recent titles, like Modern Warfare 2 will take their toll on the performance.

Most gaming notebooks come with a 17 inch screen featuring 1900×1080, or 1900×1200 resolution which is a though challenge to run games on even for the best desktop computers.

Cheap is a relative term, and is not to be mistaken with inexpensive. These laptops are in the high $1000s or low $2000s but depending on their setup they can go as high as $3500. A used gaming laptop for $1000 would be really cheap, but it’s still one grand, and that is a lot of money.

A notable gaming notebook manufacturer is Alienware, a brand by Dell. Alienware has been doing everything to keep their edge over their competitors, like Asus, and make the best gaming laptops possible. These laptops are in no way cheap, but if you’re looking for uncompromising performance in your backpack, there is nothing else to choose.

If you’re set to buy a gaming laptop, be prepared to pay at least $2000 for an average model, and don’t get shocked if the battery life meter shows 60 minutes left on a full charge. These are real powerhouses and portability is not their thing.