Rock Xtreme SL8

Price: $5,500
Manufacturer: Rock

Despite the fact that this laptop has a name that sounds like some sort of hiking equipment, it's actually a quality piece of technology. For average people like you and me, this laptop probably offers more than enough in terms of functionality - even if it does cost $5,500! It's brilliant for gamers, though, as it's been described as the fastest personal laptop in the world.

Amongst other things, it boasts a massive memory, a 17 inch screen with a brilliant resolution and an Intel Core 2 Quad processor (for those few who know what that actually means!). On top of all that, it has Blu-ray functionality, meaning that films look great on it! What more could you ask for from a laptop? Apart from a cheaper price tag, that is...