Remember Dell’s hint last week that something big was coming? Well, the “legendary” partnership between Irvine’s Blizzard the computer company was announced this week.

For a mere $4,499 one can buy a World of Warcraft XPS M1730 gaming laptop computer. It’ll even let you choose between Alliance and Horde versions.

So what if you want to try and save money by not buying the specific Dell version? Here is the DIY-option:

• Dell XPS M1730 for $2,699.
• World of Warcraft for $19.99.
• Custom FigurePrint of your WoW character – available Dec. 11 – for $114.90 ($99.95 plus $14.95 for shipping and handling).
• Background artwork and screensavers for free from Blizzard and on many, many other sites.
• All major game patches are free.
• Burning Crusade Collector’s Edition is $74.99.
• Personalized sticker skin for laptop is available for $24.99.

TOTAL: $2933.87.

Having your wealthy grandparents buy you the Dell WoW computer? Priceless.

Not available to include in the package above:

• World of Warcraft Beta Club Key Card with a key to future World of Warcraft beta tests.
• Exclusive desktop background artwork and screensavers (but I’m sure friends could share or find these “exclusive” features).
• Backpack and additional loot such as Honor Badges, a behind the scenes DVD, soundtrack, Warcraft novels, strategy guides, trading cards. (Price depends on what all is included).

Tell us in the comments below, is the new WoWed Dell worth it?

Here are the details on the WoWed out Del:

• 17-inch widescreen computer with World of Warcraft art on the back and an included backpack (click on picture at right for larger view)
• Illuminated speaker grills and faction specific Honor Badges
• Back-lit keyboard
• Logitech GamePanel LCD for players to track their statistics
• Enhanced graphics enabled by NVIDIA SLI technology and AGEIA PhysX Mobile Technology
• Pre-loaded with World of Warcraft, the Burning Crusade add-on and all major game patches
• Golden ticket for a custom FigurePrint of a player’s actual in-game World of Warcraft character with your actual armor and weapons
• World of Warcraft Beta Club Key Card with a key to future World of Warcraft beta tests
• World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade Collector’s Edition Account Upgrade Certificates
• Exclusive desktop background artwork and screensavers
• Additional loot such as a behind the scenes DVD, soundtrack, Warcraft novels, strategy guides, trading cards.

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