For less thank 1k it would be hard to get a good laptop and it will stop playing new games real soon, but since you have set your mind I have found a way to cheat Dell's discount system.
When you click on a model they will probably present you with 2 or 3 pre-"built" laptops. The higher the cost the bigger the rebate. Select the most expensive one then remove what you don't want. That way you still get to keep the most expensive version's discount while having a completely different build. Saved me 500 on my laptop and it was the sole reason I chose a Dell.
Tag(thx fkusumot) - "Yet again I completely fail to see your point..."
HD vs Wii, PC vs HD: http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=93374
Why Regenerating Health is a crap game mechanic: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=3986420
gamrReview's broken review scores: http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=4170835
