Reviews of the Dell XPS M170
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CNET Review
The Good: Excellent game performance; top-shelf processor and graphics engine; illuminated case; lightweight for a gaming machine; good multimedia features; full assortment of ports and connections.
The Bad: It's not cheap.
The Bottom Line: Powered by a top-shelf processor and graphics engine, the Dell XPS M170 is one of the fastest and slimmest gaming machines we've ever seen.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 75/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 89901 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.
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anandtech.com
Review Summary: IntroductionSeveral weeks ago, we reviewed the Dell XPS M1710 laptop. The overall performance and features are impressive, but not everyone wants a laptop with a glowing XPS logo. There are also plenty of people out there that would like a large desktop r
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Introducing Dell's XPS M170, a powerful and bold desktop replacement notebook. The XPS M170 takes advantage of Intel's Pentium M high performance and energy efficient processors to offer the best...
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engadget.com
Review Summary: When Michael Dell showed off the XPS-M170 laptop at CES, he highlighted what he called the portable's "incredible gaming power." And the raw specs of the laptop certainly sound impressive: 17-inch widescreen display, GeForce Go 7800 GTX for graphics, Pent
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biosmagazine.co.uk
Review Summary: Packed with the latest technology to help you handle any application, game or any task with confidence
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: IMX170S2
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Width 15.5 in
- Depth 11.3 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 8.6 lbs
- Localization English
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Pentium M 780 / 2.13 GHz
- Data bus speed 533 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 915PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
- Shock Tolerance 143 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
- Vibration Tolerance 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.3 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 80 GB - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 16x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 10x (CD) / 2x (DVD)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 16M colors
- Features UltraSharp
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX PCI Express x16
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 100 MB and over
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec STAC9750
- Audio output compliant standards AC '97
- Audio Input Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
- Networking / Bluetooth Class Class 2
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type I/II
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 7 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories MP3 DJ Ditty, Carrying case
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
- Compliant Standards FCC Part 15 B
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 80 Wh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
- Software Dell Starter Entertainment Pack, Adobe Reader 6.0, AOL (with 6 months membership included), Microsoft Office Basic, Sonic MyDVD LE, QuickBooks (Trial), Cyberlink PowerDVD, McAfee SecurityCenter, Sonic RecordNow!, MusicMatch Jukebox
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Product info support - Knowledge base access - 2 years, Product info support - E-mail consulting - 2 years, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 2 years - On-site, Technical support - Phone consulting - 2 years
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.5
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
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