new laptop

@jrrdw  Alienware is probably not the best choice either.  The line is a better option for gaming than a MacBook Air, for sure, but these are quite overpriced for the hardware they contain, plus the quality has noticeably dropped off since the company was bought by Dell.

Again, I know you're trying to help, but this isn't a useful approach.  The original poster has asked for recommendations for a laptop for a specific purpose.  If and when they post back with a bit more information, I will try to find a couple of models that meet those needs, are reliable gaming computers, and are reasonably priced.