Looking for a bargain? A new gaming laptop doesn't have to cost a fortune. For around $750, the 16-inch Toshiba Satellite A665-S6055 offers an i5 processor, back-lit LED display, and an NVIDIA graphics card. It also contains a HDMI audio/video port, 4 usb ports (so you can attach plenty of gadgets), and 1eSATA/USB combo port (for fast data transfers). This laptop is the perfect option for holiday shoppers who want to buy a solid gaming machine while remaining under budget.

Looking for the best gaming experience money can buy? You can't do much better than Alienware. Alienware, a subsidiary of Dell, builds powerful, high-performance computers. Their M17x, for example, takes high-end to an entirely new level. This machine is guaranteed to make jaws drop. It absolutely blows the minimum requirements away and will easily run the latest games for years to come. And for under $1000, you're not going to find a more gamer-oriented laptop than Alienware's 11.6-inch M11x. This machine may look small, but it packs some serious gaming power under the hood. It's the definition of gaming on the go!

Looking for something a little more in between? The Republic of Gamers series by ASUS offers serious gaming power at a series of sizes and price points ranging from $1000 to $2000. G series computers are currently a very popular option for gamers. Why? Because they combine ASUS's reputation as industry leader in terms of delivering reliability and optimal performance, and they offer high-end video cards, processors, and HD displays at prices that are a bit more mainstream. These machines will handle even the most demanding games, and it will handle them with relative ease. A laptop from the ASUS Republic of Gamers series is a great holiday buy, and it's sure to please casual and serious gamers alike.

If you're looking to buy something for the gamer on your shopping list, but you can't afford a new gaming laptop, don't sweat it -- you can still improve you the gaming experience of your loved ones! For example, why use your laptop's touchpad when you could be using a solid gaming mouse? Well one of the best reasonably priced gaming-mice on the market right now is Logitech's MX 518, an ultra-precise and responsive laser mouse. A brand new gaming mouse is sure to improve your performance, regardless of what kind of games you play! Also, your laptop builds up a ton of heat when it runs games, and heat is bad. If your gamer does do a lot of gaming (and what gamer doesn't?) maybe they could use a cooling pad. This will ensure that heat is eliminated as efficiently as possible while making a laptop easier to handle and extending its lifespan.