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I have around 30-50 running the Casino/hotel at which I work and they are amazing.
I've had no downtime (Other than the 1-2 minute updates annually) for the past 5 years.
They are workhorses and have lasted way longer than any other access point we've used here.
I got 2 of these not long ago.
http://www.benq.us/product/monitor/rl2755hm/
Seems to do the Job for me just fine.
Can't remember exactly how much they cost me each.
I bought a GT70 MSI 17 inch a couple years ago, it still plays games with decent settings.
I've owned an Alienware before, I like my MSI Laptop more.
Good luck mate.
I would check out Razer.
http://www.razerzone.com/gaming-systems/razer-blade-pro
It's 6.5 pounds, but not bad for a 17 inch laptop.
Thin too.
Not an 880, sorry. But meets other requirements.