Reviews of the Dell XPS M1710
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CNET Review
The Good: Best-in-class gaming performance; top-shelf processor and graphics engine; attractive illuminated case; solid multimedia features; full assortment of ports and connections.
The Bad: Very expensive; display not remarkably bright.
The Bottom Line: If you're a hard-core gamer looking to play the newest games at the highest settings, this is the best system that (a lot of) money can buy.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 91028 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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hardwarecentral.com
Review Summary: 's PCMark05 climbed from an overall score of 5,828 to one of 6,355 (CPU 6,741; memory 5,081; hard disk 4,054; graphics 6,977)
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pcper.com
Review Summary: We revisit the venerable Dell XPS M1710. This time it comes with the latest Core 2 Duo T7600G which is overclockable. Who said you can't teach an old dog new tricks?
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The XPS M1710 remains a good gaming system, but it's beginning to look its age. Performance fell short of the latest SLI machines, and 3D abilities suffered under the new operating system
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: BYCWK3H
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Subwoofer, Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 15.5 in
- Depth 11.3 in
- Height 1.7 in
- Weight 8.8 lbs
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 / 2.00 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Intel Advanced Digital Media Boost, Power-optimized processor system bus, Intel 64 Technology, Enhanced Intel Deeper Sleep with Dynamic Cache Sizing, Intel Wide Dynamic Execution, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Intel Dynamic Bus Parking, Intel Advanced Smart Cache, Intel Intelligent Power Capability, Intel Dynamic Power Coordination, Intel Smart Memory Access
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
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 Serial ATA/IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SDIO, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 17 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features TrueLife
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS PCI Express x16
- Video Memory 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
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 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Digital - 24 pin digital DVI, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 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
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
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 Vista Home Premium
- Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year - On-site
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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