Laptop suggestions.

[Cortexian]

OK so at the moment my tablet PC isn't powerful enough to do all that I require. I'll be heading for a Post-Secondary institute next year for 3D Modeling for Animation and Games, I need a laptop (not a tablet) that's powerful enough to run Maya, 3DS Max, Adobe Master Collection CS3 (Yes, all of it), and some newer games (I've been playing LotRO a lot, as well as Crysis, COD4, and Supreme Commander).

Now, I've only really messed with the Alienware configurations, as well as some Dells and HPs... I realize Alienware is overpriced, but hey, they do work as advertised (usually).

Basically I'm looking for something with 4+ GBs of RAM, AT LEAST an Intel Core 2 2.4GHz processor (Quad or Duo, don't really need the quad though). It needs a dedicated graphics card, at least 512mb dedicated memory. Also at least 500 GBs of hard drive space. Windows Vista Ultimate or Windows Xp Pro (64 bit obviously).

[Atty]

Go ASUS.

[Mr Buckshot]

ASUS G2S.

Or go with a Clevo (can't remember exact model) that packs an 8800MGTX and a quad core and dual 250GB hard drives into a 15.4" form factor.

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4290

[Cortexian]

ASUS G2S.

Or go with a Clevo (can't remember exact model) that packs an 8800MGTX and a quad core and dual 250GB hard drives into a 15.4" form factor.

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4290
I forgot to mention that I wouldn't MIND a 17" form factor. If I get a 15.4" I'll be hooking it up to my 24" LCD more then not. However, that Clevo 860TU 15.4" form factor is pretty damn sexy! Anyone know its approximate price?

[Zeph]

If money's not a negative factor, then just look into getting an Alienware. You'll be paying a lot for the name, but it still has some of the best preforming notebooks out there right now.

[flibitijibibo]

What Zeph said, only instead of Alienware, XPS. Dell XPS M1530 has everything you're looking for, and it should only be about $2.5K.

[Cortexian]

What Zeph said, only instead of Alienware, XPS. Dell XPS M1530 has everything you're looking for, and it should only be about $2.5K.
The M1530 is missing at least two things I specified (at least 512mb dedicated video memory, and at least 500 GBs of hard drive space). The M1730 seems to have more, but for that price, I'll get a cooler looking Alienware.

EDIT: I guess 500 GBs is a bit much for a laptop still... If I need that for storage I'd be better off with a removable storage device. Here are the configurations I've played with so far:

Alienware m15x:
http://revolution.exofire.net/images/Alienware_m15x_Configuration.jpg

DELL M1730:
http://revolution.exofire.net/images/DELL_XPS_M1730_Configuration.jpg