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    Just got a XPS m1710

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by mjdart, Dec 22, 2008.

  1. mjdart

    mjdart Notebook Geek

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    I bough an Alienware m5750 (17" lappy) last December and I liked it so much it replaced my desktop. So I lost my portable "entertainment toy" to desktop duty. The m1710 looks like a really nice unit to become my new portable replacement, so I bought a like new one last night. Here's the configuration. I plan on getting a Logitech VX Nano for a mouse to go with it (Ihave one with the m5750 and I love it). I've never used Vista but I've heard its a memory hog - should I upgrade my memory or will 2GB be useable?

    XPS M1710 INTEL CORE 2 DUO PROCESSOR T7200(2GHz/667MHz/4MB)
    17" ULTRASHARP TRUELIFE WIDE SCREEN WITH BLACK LCD COVER
    2GB SHARED DUAL CHANNEL DDR2 SDRAM 667MHZ, 2 DIMM
    256MB NVIDIA GEFORCE GO 7900
    120GB 5400RPM SATA HARD DRIVE
    MICROSOFT WINDOWS VISTA HOME PREMIUM EDITION
    INTIGRATED 10/100/1000 NETWORKCARD AND MODEM
    8X DVD+/-RW DRIVE
    INTEGRATED HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO
    INTEL NEXT-GEN WIRELESS-N
    80 WHR 9 CELL LITHIUM ION PRIMARY BATTERY
    DELL WIRELESS 355 BLUETOOTH MODULE (2.0+EDR)
     
    mjdart, Dec 22, 2008
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  2. mr__bean

    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    you say that you lost your portable duty, yet, in the text at the bottom you have an absolutly massive list of laptops, why couldent you just use one of them.. i dont get it.

    and 2 GB should be fine
     
    mr__bean, Dec 22, 2008
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  3. mjdart

    mjdart Notebook Geek

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    I've given the T61 (15") to my son and the R60 (14") is going to the other son. Once you get used to a 17" screen its hard to go back! The T21 is getting a little long in the tooth performance wise with its PIII 700 mhz processor. The 10 year old 760EL uses a 100 mhz processor and Windows 98 - it does still run pretty good though.
     
    mjdart, Dec 22, 2008
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  4. mr__bean

    mr__bean Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh right, i understand now then haha :)

    2 GB should be fine, but you should be able to install Windows XP if you want to, the M1710s used to come with XP on as standard, also check that the heatsink vents either side are clean, sometimes they are dusty on second hand laptops.
     
    mr__bean, Dec 22, 2008
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  5. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    the 1710 is a good choice, heavy and low battery life for something you carry around, but that's the price you pay to have a 17" gaming beast. i love my m1710 but i have had problems with overheating that dell is unable to fix so they are sending me a m1730. in most cases they are bullet proof though.
     
    wodstock, Dec 22, 2008
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    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah, clean the vents constantly, otherwise you will go through gpu's. i take apart my machine about once a month, but it is overkill. every 3 to 5 months should suffice depending on where it is used
     
    wodstock, Dec 22, 2008
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  7. mjdart

    mjdart Notebook Geek

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    Hey, thanks for the cooling advice. I think my m1710 has been pretty lightly used as it has the plastic protective film still on the cover. Are you using compressed "instrument" air to clean it or just wiping off the fins and such?
     
    mjdart, Dec 22, 2008
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  8. wodstock

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    i use compressed air and a vacuum, sometimes a tooth brush for the fins
     
    wodstock, Dec 22, 2008
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  9. alienmadness

    alienmadness Notebook Guru

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    The best way to clean it is to take it apart, it is very easy to do, and clean the fans and the fins. If you're using compressed air make sure to prevent the fans spinning too fast.
     
    alienmadness, Dec 22, 2008
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  10. mar_tin1

    mar_tin1 Notebook Consultant

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    Oh man this is the slowiest configuration for m1710.
    Are you low on money ? My xps m1530 is twice better than that exept the 17" screen .
     
    mar_tin1, Dec 23, 2008
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  11. Akuma

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    100Mhz is twice of 2.0Ghz for you? 3GB is twice of 2GB? 220GB is twice of 120GB?

    You have a serious math problem.
     
    Akuma, Dec 23, 2008
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  12. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Congrat's on your purchase! The 1710, isn't too bad! ;)

    You have a lot of computers in your *family* LOL!
    (That's never a bad thing) :)


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 23, 2008
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  13. alienmadness

    alienmadness Notebook Guru

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    The only weak component is the GFX he could've done with a better one other than that is fine.
     
    alienmadness, Dec 23, 2008
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  14. wodstock

    wodstock Notebook Evangelist

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    uncalled for

    my car is faster than yours...
     
    wodstock, Dec 24, 2008
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  15. bandit523

    bandit523 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yea and my lawyer can beat up his lawyer. :D
     
    bandit523, Dec 24, 2008
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  16. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    agree

    argh 10char
     
    the_flying_shoe, Dec 24, 2008
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  17. Templesa

    Templesa Notebook Deity

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    ... lol wth happened in this thread
     
    Templesa, Dec 25, 2008
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  18. alienmadness

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    It needs to be closed lol!
     
    alienmadness, Dec 25, 2008
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