[Raka Maru]

Good points here...

I move my laptop maybe 2x/month or when someone says, let's go to the beach and I'm not quite finished with what I'm doing but want to go anyways.

These cooler master notepal x2 fans are the best. I've tried several different brands, but now only get these.

Screen size is not a problem, 'cuz of the hdmi hookup to the tv.

I get what your saying about desktops and gaming within budget after re-reading the OP and it's very informative. Cannot see myself going back to desktop however because I'm so used to just unplugging and having my system (and games) with me.