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Features: 9.0
Performance: 8.0
Service and support: 7.0
Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars) - Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 28 reviews all user reviews
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DYDZMJ1
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CNET editors' review
Dell XPS M1730
price range: $3,534.00
With a redesigned case that's chock-full of cutting-edge technologies, the Dell XPS M1730 tops our list of our favorite gaming laptops.
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- Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 28 reviews
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9 out of 9 people found this review helpful
"Totally Objective Review of XPS M1730"
by joonbeams on December 14, 2007
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
by winter1022 on November 15, 2007
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
"Best gaming system I have ever had"
by ogreinside on November 14, 2007
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""its a beast, great for working on""
by charfade on July 2, 2008
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"Response to "question for the ones with the glowing reviews""
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part Number: DYDZMJ1
General
- System Type Notebook
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, AGEIA PhysX physics accelerator card
- Width 16 in
- Depth 11.9 in
- Height 2 in
- Weight 10.6 lbs
- Color Smoke gray
- Notebook type Desktop replacement (7.5 + lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, 802.11 pre-N, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel CORE 2 Extreme X9000 / 2.8 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 4 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
- RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type RAID
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
- RAID level RAID 0
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 640 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400
- Hard Drive (2nd) 200 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
Display
- Display Type 17 TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1920 x 1200 ( WUXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features TrueLife, UltraSharp
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8700MGT TurboCache
- Multi-GPU Configuration 2 single GPU cards (SLI)
- Video Memory GDDR3 SDRAM - 512 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel
Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
- Features Built-in numeric keyboard
Networking
- Networking Network adapter - Mini PCI
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital (dual link), Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, Microphone - Input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
Power
- Power device form factor External
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 80 Wh
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 3 years, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 3 years - On-site, Theft insurance - 1 year
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
- Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, McAfee SecurityCenter
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 87
Product series
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Price: $3,534.00
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel CORE 2 Extreme (2.8 GHz), 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 10.6 lbs, 17 TFT active matrix, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
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Manufacturer info
- Dell, Inc.
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- Website: http://www.dell.com/
- Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX. 78682
- Phone: (800) 274-3355
- Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com
