I am wanting a new system, when I say system, I'm not sure about laptop, all in one or desktop. I am wanting it for web browsing, downloading, MUSIC, and basic gaming (games such as Zoo Tycoon, Rollercoaster Tycoon etc). My budget is £1500.

I have thought about laptop so I could use the blu-ray and plug into a new HD TV and I also have portability with it which isn't a biggy but is always good, but internal memory with a laptop is a minor issue but not a biggy. I use a 500GB hardrive at the moment. I have looked at the Alienware M15x with hard-drive, OPTICAL disc and battery upgrades and this came close to £2k and I couldn't quite JUSTIFY. Thing that caught me with the Alienware is how sweet it looks, I am spending big money and I want it to look remotely unique rather than run of the mill average looking lappy. With the laptop when it wasn't on the go, was going to just plug it into the mains with no battery and have it hooked up to TV (not sure how HDMI or VGR) when I am using the blu-ray drive.

Desktop would be ideal, I would have it hooked up the HD tv (30/40") permenantly if no issues arise due to this and maybe have it on the wall. If this was the case I would want an attractive looking case considering I am spending good money.

All in one would of been ideal providing it had blu-ray and plenty of mega access and most monitors come 25" monitors.

Do you guys gave any advice for me if possible. Kind regards, JoshIt seems to be the prevailing belief that laptops are generally less suited for "gaming" processes than desktops. As you seem to not have the aspect of portability high on your list this need not be the basis of your decision. However portability is usually the primary reason for the acquisition of a laptop. Seems to me unless others present contrary arguments your planned uses would be best served with a desktop. Not being familiar with today's currency exchange rates even so that £1500 sounds like a FAIR chunk of change and ought to get you something well up the rungs of a PC,whereas by default laptops are higher in price out of the gate. For what it's worth,truenorth