Who knew Alienware is made up of Superman fanboys. In anticipation of the new Superman Returns movie, Alienware has released a limited edition desktop and notebook so everyone can relive their childhood dreams of being Superman.

The desktop is an Area-51 Superman Edition Desktop that comes with:

• Intel Pentium D processor
• Intel D975XBX motherboard
• Up to 2GB of system memory
• Up to 2 x 500GB 7,200RPM hard drives
• 16x Dual-Layer DVD-RW
• 10-in-1 memory card reader
• 7.1 high definition audio
• Gigabit ethernet
• Windows XP Media Center Edition

While the notebook is an Area-51 Superman Edition Notebook that features:

• Intel Core Duo processor
• ATI Mobility Radeon X1800 256MB
• 17-inch widescreen LCD display
• 512MB or up to 2GB of system memory
• Dual SATA hard drive with RAID 0 support
• Single optical drive with optional DVD-RW support
• TV-Out
• High definition 7.1 channel audio
• Gigabit ethernet
• Express card slot
• 4-in-1 memory card reader

There will only be 250 units of the desktop and 350 units of the notebook for sale. So if you love the spandex hero, hurry and shell out $1,899++ and $2539++ for the desktop and the notebook respectively.

Alienware Limited-Edition Superman Systems Press Release

Alienware Celebrates June 28th Release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Superman Returns with Individually-Numbered Desktop and Notebook Systems That Brilliantly Capture the Superman Mystique with Magnificent Case Artwork and Exclusive Desktop Theme

In celebration of Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming epic action adventure film, Superman Returns soaring into theatres nationwide on June 28th, Alienware(R) — the leading manufacturer of high-performance desktop, notebook, media center, server and professional systems — has released limited-edition desktop and notebook systems inspired by DC Comics’ iconic Super Hero, Superman. The desktop and notebook systems showcase masterful artwork of the Man of Steel on the outer cases. Alienware’s Area-51(R) Superman Edition desktop and Area-51 Superman Returns Edition notebook come with a certificate of authenticity. Each system also includes a specially-designed Superman desktop theme by The Skins Factory utilizing Stardock’s Theme Manager software.

The case design of the individually-numbered Superman desktop was created by the revered artists at DC Comics. The artwork traces Superman’s progression from child to Super Hero in vivid detail and includes other memorable characters such as Lois Lane and Lex Luthor. Meanwhile, the individually-numbered Superman notebook comes in a striking blue design adorned with the iconic S-Shield logo on the front panel of the notebook.

The special-edition desktop and notebook both feature an immersive Superman desktop theme that transforms users’ icon, wallpaper, and media player designs by incorporating distinctive touches from the Superman universe, such as green Kryptonite and Clark Kent’s glasses. Powerful as well as stylish, the Superman systems come loaded with an array of cutting-edge technology: the Area-51 Superman Edition desktop features Intel Viiv Technology with dual-core Intel(R) Pentium(R) D processors and high-definition audio, while the Area-51 Superman Returns Edition notebook also features Intel Viiv Technology and offers Intel Core(TM) Duo processors and dual hard drives to go with a 17-inch wide-screen display.

“The appeal of the Superman character has resulted in numerous successful incarnations, from comic books to movies to TV shows, and now at last, has extended over to PCs so fans can celebrate their favorite Super Hero every time they use their Alienware computer,” said Frances T. Alvarez, Director of Licensing at Alienware. “Mind-blowing power and lightning-fast speed come to mind when people think of Superman, and these same qualities embody the heart of Alienware PCs, making us a natural fit to offer these once-in-a-lifetime systems.”