Hi Jalapeno! I love jalapeno's so that is what I'm calling you!
I know the laptops will do gaming now but you need the external mouse (of course) and I just bought a Toshiba laptop, but that was mostly because of the price. I am curious what other's will recommend. Like BK said, if you could build one yourself, that is always the best way. I have worked on desktops, but wouldn't touch a laptop for nothing. There is like 35 steps to just change the fan! 0_o