toshiba is better than dell. I dont know what it is with this obsession with dell. Dell only makes one good notebook and it cost like 4000 USD.
You can get a sentina for cheap.
If you are looking for a gaminf laptop alienware is the cheapest trust me. you can configure an area 51m for cheaper than most other companies.
Also their is ibuypower if you are looking for budget
What seperates alienware is upgradibility and quality.
I am waiting to see how nvidia's new mobile pci express for notebook tech works out. Then I could get a cheaper laptop that is fully upgradable.