Dell XPS M1710

467 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Build quality (23)
Performance (16)
Usability (8)
Resolution (7)
Energy (6)

Negative
Keyboard (8)
Sound (2)
Portability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 466 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the resolution and usability. The performance and design also get good feedback, whereas the portability and sound get negative views.

build quality, design, performance, usability, resolution

keyboard, connectivity, sound, portability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Dell XPS M1710 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Klaus Hinum (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell XPS M1710

Advertised as a gaming notebook, the Dell XPS M1710 with its high ...

input devices, interface equipment, performance

hot bottom, crunching hinges

Nevertheless the small monster from Dell can't be called mobile. A use at the lap is not really pleasant because of the size and the weight. Also carrying it a long time is fastiguing. However, who looks for a replacement for his desktop will probably...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by: Cisco Cheng (pcmag.com)

Laptops & Notebooks: Dell XPS M1710 (Blu-ray)

The Dell XPS M1710 (Blu-ray) is still the best gaming laptop in the market when you factor in its new video card and a processor that can be tweaked. The Blu-ray experience, for the most part, is positive, but needs improvement.

Blazing gaming performance. Blu-ray playback is picture-perfect. Users can overclock the processor all the way up to 3.16 GHz. Terrific 1080p resolution.

MCE remote that doesn't come standard.

The M1710 (Blu-ray) is still the best gaming laptop in the market when you factor in its new video card and a processor that can be tweaked. The Blu-ray experience, for the most part, is positive, but needs improvement.

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by: Evan Blass (engadget.com)

Dell's XPS M1710 notebook gets overclockable Core 2 Duo

One of the fastest portable gaming rigs on the planet is about to get even faster. Along with the two LCD TVs and 20-inch LCD monitor we already brought you, Dell will also be introducing a new version of the 17.1-inch XPS M1710 laptop at DigitalLife...

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by: John R. Delaney (laptopmag.com)

Dell XPS M1710

Core 2 Duo power, blazing 3D graphics, and wireless-N will make you the envy of every LAN party.

Great graphics performance • Cool design • Wireless-N networking • Beautiful high-res widescreen display

Expensive • No PC Card slot

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by: Tom Mainelli (pcworld.com)

Dell XPS M1710 Review

Giant-sized notebook offers processing and graphics power to spare plus a nice screen, but it's not particularly portable.

Fast and powerful ; Giant-sized display

Pricey and barely portable

Dell hasn't left much out of the M1710, and its high weight and price reflect that. However, if you're a desktop user who's put off buying a notebook for fear of giving up power, this notebook could be the one for you

May, 2006

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Expert review by: Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

Dell XPS M1710 Review (pics, specs)

Apr, 2006

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Expert review by: Andrew Ku (anandtech.com)

Dell Inspiron XPS Preview - Power to Play and a bit more

Updated! With anticipation and excitement building, we got our first Xbox 360 in house and of course, took it apart. Now with HDD disassembly instructions and pictures!

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by: (laptopmag.com)

Dell Inspiron XPS

A monster gaming system.

Superb graphics Incredible overall performance• Gorgeous high-resolution widescreen• Great speakers with subwoofer

Very, very expensive Poor battery life• Thick and heavy

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by: (pcmag.com)

Dell XPS M1710

Like the old XPS M170, the new XPS M1710 is equipped with six grills, lacing the laptop's edges, that light up in a myriad of user-definable colors. You can customize the LED lights to match the XPS's red color or choose from among the 15 other colors...

Aggressive red styling. nVidia GeForce Go 7900 GTX. Intel Core Duo processor. Excellent instant-on media software

Expensive. Lacks an integrated TV tuner

The first red gaming notebook from Dell and the fastest mobile gaming rig we've tested, thanks to a new graphics chip and a dual-core processor.

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Expert review by: Eric Grevstad (hardwarecentral.com)

HardwareCentral - Dell XPS M1710 Review.

At 2.33GHz, the Core 2 Duo T7600 is Intel's fastest mobile CPU, flaunting not only its clock speed but 4MB of Level 2 cache shared by the two processor cores and a 667MHz front-side bus. Check the box marked T7600G on Dell's order form, and just one...

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)

Sep, 2007

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Product Specifications

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:2MB/4MB/512KB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.8in/11.3in

Height:1.7in/2in

Weight:8.8lbs/9lbs

Width:14.1in/15.5in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15.4in/17in

Diagonal Size (metric):39.1cm/43.2cm

Max Resolution:1920 x 1200

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC

Manufacturer:Dell

Model:M1710/XPS/XPS M1710

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Dell Inspiron/Dell XPS

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad/Keyboard / Touchpad/Keyboard / Touchpad / Track stick

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:667MHz/800MHz

Modem

Max Transfer Rate:56Kbps

Protocols & Specifications:ITU V.92

Type:Fax / modem

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11a / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11a/b/g/802.11b/g

Optical Storage

Read Speed:24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

Rewrite Speed:10x (CD) / 2x (DVD)

Type:BD-RE/DVD/DVD+RW/DVD+RW (+R DL)

Write Speed:16x (CD) / 4x (DVD)

OS Provided

Edition:Windows Vista Home Premium

Type:Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium/Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005/Microsoft Windows XP Professional