Object: XPS M2010

Designer: Dell

URL: http://www.dell.com

Category: Consumer Technology

Price: $3,000-5,000

Lust Factor: Warm

Description: The concept is to create a hybrid laptop-desktop computer, and I feel Dell has succeeded at least in aesthetics and convenience. It’s convenient because it has a large 17″ screen and a built-in handle and all the power of a conventional desktop. So, this machine might not be perfect for trips, but carying it around a bit is all most people need. The problem: little flexibility to add more peripheral devices. Also, the computer is pretty damn sexy, but you pay some serious dough for the sexiness.