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WidowPC Sting 517D

WidowPC Sting 517D
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alaScore 78

3 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 reviews of WidowPC Sting 517D. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the keyboard and energy efficiency. The screen and portability are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the battery and price.

design, portability, screen, energy, keyboard

price, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the WidowPC Sting 517D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

WidowPC Sting 517D

 

The WidowPC Sting 517D is a unique conversation piece and gaming powerhouse, but it falls flat on battery life and costs a lot more than similarly configured systems from big-name vendors.

Solidly constructed; unique design will let you stand out from the rest of the gaming crowd; huge 17-inch display; latest Core 2 Duo CPU and Nvidia graphics chip make it a stellar performer; nifty LED readout.

Terrible battery life; very expensive; pricey warranty extensions.

The WidowPC Sting 517D is a unique conversation piece and gaming powerhouse, but costs more than similarly configured systems from big-name vendors.

Dec, 2006
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Expert review by : Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

WidowPC Sting 517D Review (pics, specs)

 

The WidowPC Sting 517D is a high-end gaming notebook with more power than most desktops. It features a high-resolution 17” display, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and the holy grail of notebook GPUs, the Nvidia GeForce Go7900GTX with 512MB of dedicated...

Seamless design ; Incredible attention to detail ; Beautiful widescreen ; Unsurpassed power ; Runs cool ; Great speakers ; Feel-good' keyboard

No dedicated Home/PgUp/PgDn/End keys ; Poor camera ; Highly expensive ; Expensive warranty upgrade prices

So, how much is one willing to pay to have the ultimate gaming machine? A notebook with full specifications like our test WidowPC Sting 517D has will cost above and beyond what a normal notebook runs, but for that, it comes with the phenomenal design,...

Oct, 2006
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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

WidowPC Sting 517D

 

The WidowPC Sting 517D is a unique conversation piece and gaming powerhouse, but it falls flat on battery life and costs a lot more than similarly configured systems from big-name vendors.

Solidly constructed; unique design will let you stand out from the rest of the gaming crowd; huge 17-inch display; latest Core 2 Duo CPU and Nvidia graphics chip make it a stellar performer; nifty LED readout.

Terrible battery life; very expensive; pricey warranty extensions.

The WidowPC Sting 517D is a unique conversation piece and gaming powerhouse, but costs more than similarly configured systems from big-name vendors.

Dec, 2006
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