it cost just under $2k + 27.99% interest for the laptop that met my criteria and might be able to play Diablo 3. assuming that they approve my application for business credit. i go get drunk now.

Alienware M11x
Processor: Intel Core i7 2637M 1.7GHz(2.8GHz w/Turbo Boost, 4MB Cache)
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Professional, 64bit, English
Memory: 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 at 1333MHz
Hard Drive: 1TB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT540M graphics with 2.0GB Video Memory and Optimus
Sound: Soundblaster® X-Fi™ Hi Def Audio - Software Enabled
Wireless: Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 a/g/n 1x2
Display Panel: 11.6" High Def (720p/1366x768) with WLED backlight

you may call me names now.