It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a Superman PC
In this age of Hollywood-branded gadgets, it's no surprise that Alienware has come out with a series of limited-edition Superman PCs to coincide with the caped crusader's big-screen return. The individually numbered Area-51 desktop and notebook systems capture the Man of Steel mystique through case artwork, as well as desktop themes that incorporate touches from the Superman universe. Think green Kryptonite and Clark Kent's glasses.
The case on the desktop PC features a mural by the folks at DC Comics that traces Superman's progression from child to superhero and includes other memorable characters like Superman inamorata Lois Lane and the dastardly Lex Luthor. The boxes sport dual-core Intel Pentium D processors and high-definition audio and start at $1,899. Meanwhile, the 17-inch Core Duo notebook, which starts at $2,500, comes in bright Superman-cape blue and is adorned with the iconic S-Shield logo on the front panel.
But beware Superman fans: With only 350 laptops and 250 desktops available, the systems will most likely be snapped up long before Warner Bros. Pictures' "Superman Returns" takes flight on June 28.
Leslie Katz, senior editor of CNET's Crave, covers gadgets, games, and most other digital distractions. As a co-host of the CNET News Daily Podcast, she sometimes tries to channel Terry Gross. E-mail Leslie. 
