I have an alienware m11x with i5 processor.
It's pretty good, durable too.
I'm pretty clumsy and this baby is coming on 2 years old, useful 1 year warranty too, just incase.
i don't really do any hardcore gaming, the most intense thing i ever play in terms of laptop usage is killing floor, which it runs piss easily.
It's true they're probably over priced, but i guess if money isn't a huge problem, and aesthetics is a major aspect of your choice, then alienware is the way to go mate.