Looking for laptop gurus input

I looking to buy this laptop from my friend for 900. What do you guys think. I know it's alienware and overpriced a bit but I like the way they look.

Thanks

Specs

Alienware M17X R2

OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
Processor: Intel Extreme Core i7 CPU X 920 @ 2.00GHz, 1996 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz
Graphics: Dual 1GB NVIDIA GTX 260M in SLI
Display: 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p)
Storage: One 320GB boot drive and another 500GB storage/backup drive
Optical Drive: Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW)
Wireless: Intel Ultimate N WiFi Link 6300 a/g/n 3x3 MIMO
Bluetooth: Internal Wireless Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR
Features:
4 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports
1 eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo (2-in-1 port) with PowerShare
8-in-1 Media Card Reader
IEEE 1394a (4-pin) port
ExpressCard Slot
DisplayPort, HDMITM , VGA - Video Output
Front Speakers Audio Out Connector / Headphone Jack
Center Speaker and Subwoofer Audio Out Connector / Headphone Jack
Rear Surround Audio Out Connector
Audio In / Microphone Jack
Two Built-In Front Speakers

Included: (power adapter, wheeled luggage case, all restoration discs and original manual)

No HDMI kills the deal. Wait...

Quote from r1maniac : Processor: Intel Extreme Core i7 CPU X 920 @ 2.00GHz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s) Memory: 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz Graphics: Dual 1GB NVIDIA GTX 260M in SLI Display: 17-inch WideUXGA 1920 x 1200 RGB LED (1200p) Optical Drive: Slot-Load Dual Layer DVD Burner (DVD+-RW, CD-RW) 4 Hi-speed USB 2.0 ports

Display looks good, but for $900, I'd expect you could get something with a more recent model of CPU and GPU, USB 3.0, and at least a Blu-ray player (if not burner). 4GB RAM is low, but as long as you can upgrade it to at least 8GB, that's no biggie.

Seems decent. The 260 gpu came out years ago though.

If you like it buy it. I'm sure your friend will like the cash.WIN?WIN

Yeah, seems a little high IMO. I might go $700-750.

Cool. Thanks

Has about the same specs as my HP i7 which I paid $575 for from Staples. How old is it?

Quote from handyguy : Has about the same specs as my HP i7 which I paid $575 for from Staples. How old is it?

From 2010, I decided not to get it. Thanks

Ok I found this on Craigslist and I think it might be a good deal. what do you guys think?

M17X R3
Intel Pentium I7-2630QM Quad-core processor
GeForce GTX 580 Video Card
16 GB Kingston Hyper X Ram with Heat shields
750 GB Hard drive & Expandable Bay for 2nd HD, DVD+-RW Slot Drive
Gigabit LAN, Wireless: Intel Ultimate N 6300 AGN with Bluetooth.
Windows 7 64-bit
Microsoft Office 2007 FULL VERSION, Norton Corporate Edition: Antivirus/Firewall (Never expires).
New Alienware Backpack
Still under warranty

asking $1500