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Dell XPS M1730 Reviews

Core 2 Duo T8300 / 2.4 GHz - Centrino Duo - RAM 2 GB - HDD 160 GB - DVD More product details

$1457.98

Dual SLI graphics ; strong mobile gaming scores ; 10-key number pad ; integrated Logitech... (cnet.com)

The latest revision to Dell's flagship line, the massive XPS M1730 features a redesigned case... (zdnet.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Dell XPS M1730

We have collected and analyzed 56 expert reviews and 397 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 85/100 and users rate it 86/100. The average review date is June 15, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 166545 reviews from other Laptops. The alaScore™ for this product is 91/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 91

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453 reviews

November, 2009

85 / 100

56 Experts

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86 / 100

397 Users

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Expert Reviews (56)

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Review summary for the Dell XPS M1730

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 453 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the sound. The performance also impresses, but many are less positive about the energy efficiency.

Sound, Performance, Keyboard, Screen

Energy efficiency, Price, Battery

Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 86/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops, the Dell XPS M1730 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

alaSCORE 91

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Dell XPS M1730

By (cnet.com)

Dual SLI graphics ; strong mobile gaming scores ; 10-key number pad ; integrated Logitech GamePanel LCD ; multicolored, built-in LED lights play along with music and games ; backlit keyboard ; can play media files without booting up

Similarly configured laptops are faster on some tests ; plastic lid and creaky hinges don't scream (or sound like) luxury ; the albatross that is the massive power brick

With a redesigned case that's chock-full of cutting-edge technologies, the Dell XPS M1730 tops our list of our favorite gaming laptops.

The latest revision to Dell's flagship line, the massive XPS M1730 features a...

Rating

84100

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cnet.com
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Dell XPS M1730

By Michelle Thatcher (zdnet.com)

The latest revision to Dell's flagship line, the massive XPS M1730 features a redesigned case that combines familiar touches, such as flashing LEDs beneath the speaker grills, with newer elements, such as the integrated Logitech GamePanel LCD and 10 ...

And while the M1730's lid includes the familiar XPS branding from previous...

Rating

84100

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zdnet.com

User Reviews (397)

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"Expensive, but CPU performance is out of this world"

By lorax1284 (cnet.com)

I got this machine at launch, at quite a barg... 

X7900 Extreme CPU compiles faster than most desktop machines ; beautiful screen ; numeric keypad ; decent sound quality

Chintzy keyboard: keyboard is silver (it should be black to match the case better) ; screen back LEDs not customizable like previous XPS models ; 8800GTX aftersale SLI upgrade $1000! (too costly, Dell!) ; 8700M SLI performance heavily disappoints

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"6th replacement computer in 2 1/2 years is on the way!"

By ccclan_academy (cnet.com)

Very hard to keep this computer working. I r... 

I like the graphics- when it works-

Over heats- Battery only lasts about 1 hour= motherboard burns out easily-

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"Buy the Warranty -keep all correspondance ."

By ccclan (cnet.com)

Let me tell you the story of MY Dell experien... 

hmmmm lets see- graphics awesome when working

REPEATED need to get parts replaced-

Manufacturer's Description

Dell's XPS M1730 is a mobile gaming stud. The M1730 features an awe-inspiring design and cooler-than-thou features. To be the world's first notebook with the AGEIA PhysX physics processing unit, the M1730 offers the most powerful Dell notebook gaming experience ever, widescreen viewing, HD, blazing response times - it makes no compromises. Track your stats with the world's first built-in notebook Logitech GamePanel LCD, and then crow eye-to-eye and loud and clear with the built in 2MP CCD...

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