wouldn't you know it, as soon as I ordered a new m18x Alienware Laptop with the Core -i7 3920XM, they start including the Core -i7 3940QM only a day or two after my order. if I had known, I would've waited a couple days and then picked up my m18x with the Core -i7 3940QM. I've emailed to see if I could get the 3940QM in place of the 3920XM. I haven't heard anything yet. I'd be willing to pay a little more just for the new processor. I always seem to lose out or miss the latest thing no matter what I purchase. I'm still really looking forward to my new m18x, I ordered it pretty much loaded for bear. finally replacing my m9750 after seven years of service. so come on Alienware, how about that new 3940QM? pretty please :) I'm willing to shell out a little more if I have to ;)