voodoo envy m 152

Fastest dual-core we've tested so far ; Has rewritable DVD drive

Outrageously expensive ; Lacquered look not for everyone

The bottom line for well-heeled gamers: Unless you need the HP Voodoo Envy M:152's appealing weight and battery life, you might want to think twice about spending your dollars on this laptop and instead opt for a heavier but faster gaming portable such...

Custom paint job helps it stand out in a crowd; rare 15-inch gaming laptop that offers reasonable portability and high performance.

Expensive (especially paint options); merely average gaming scores; no video card options.

Voodoo's Envy M:152 is one of the only 15-inch gaming laptops out there, but we wish its high-end fit and finish was matched by better gaming scores. It's hard to justify the price premium unless you're looking for custom-painted showcase of a laptop.