Can not verify this is available at all stores but I picked this up at Best Buy the day after Christmas, the store tag had it marked at $796, online it still shows $1049.
Asus - Laptop with Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology - Espresso Brown/Khaki - X83Vm-X1
Specs are phenomenal and performance is great with a 1 gigabyte Video card!!
Product Features
* Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology with interrelated Intel® Core™2 Duo processor P8400
Intel® PM45 chipset, 802.11a/b/g/n network connection and extended battery life capability.
* The next-generation Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Based on the innovative Intel® Core™ microarchitecture, so it runs faster and is more energy-efficient for cooler, quieter operation.
* 4GB PC2-5300 DDR2 memory
For multitasking power; 1066MHz frontside bus, 3MB L2 cache and 2.26GHz processor speed.
* Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive with double-layer support
Records up to 8.5GB of data or 4 hours of video using compatible media; also supports LightScribe direct-disc labels using compatible LightScribe media.
* 14.1" WXGA widescreen LED display
With a 1280 x 800 resolution brings your movies and games to life.
* 320GB SATA hard drive (5400 rpm)
Provides plenty of storage space and fast read/write times.
* NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS graphics
With up to 1GB GDDR3 memory for lush images. Azalia audio chip with built-in stereo speakers; HDMI output and eSATA port.
* See the benefits of an NVIDIA graphics processor in your laptop.
* Built-in 1.3-megapixel webcam
Makes it easy to send video mail to family and friends.
* 8-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, miniSD, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo for easy transfer of your digital photos.
* 1 IEEE 1394 port and 5 high-speed USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
* Built-in Ethernet LAN with RJ-45 connector
Ensures easy Internet connectivity.
* Weighs 5.7 lbs. and measures 1.4" thin
For easy portability.
* Long battery life
Of up to 3 hours and 13 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.
* Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system with Service Pack 1 (SP1) preinstalled
Software package included with Power 4 Gear Extreme, ASUS Direct Console and more.
* Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Centrino, Core, Viiv, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
If you pick it up it might have a $129 virus software pre-installed by the geeks, so be prepared to wait to have it removed.