Does this machine have what most people want in a gaming laptop? It comes with a HDMI 1.4 port and if you update your video BIOS drivers and overclock it, this is one really nice gaming machine that provides a great experience.

So what comes standard on this little gem? It has the following features:

• 8GB DDR3 Memory
• Intel Core i7-740QM 1.73GHz Quad-Core Processor
• ATI Radeon 5870 with 1GB GDDR5 Graphics Card
• One TB storage space withTwo 500GB 7200RPM Hard Drives
• Blu-ray Disk Combo Drive
• 17.3-Inch HD (1920×1080) LED Display
• Four USB 2.0 Ports
• One VGA port
• One HDMI port
• 802.11 b/g/n
• Gaming Backpack and Mouse
• Weighs 8.78 Pounds
• 8 Cell 5200 mAh Battery Pack
• Windows 7 Home Premium

The gaming backpack and mouse are a nice touch and very convenient considering that the machine is heavy. It really is more of a desktop replacement than a laptop but it is a good machine for a gamer that wants to be able to play on a mobile box and at less than $1,800, it is reasonably priced to have a full HD gaming console ready to go wherever you go.

If you are in the market for a gaming laptop, the Asus G73JH is worth a look.