My Dell XPS M1730 Overview First Day+Video Overview

My Dell XPS M1730 Overview First Day

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Video Overview

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Boot Time




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Light Fx

Hey Guys

I just received my XPS M1730 from DHL today and here are my first impressions of it.

Specs
Intel Core 2 Duo T8300 2.40GHz
17 Inch WUXGA 1920X1080 (Samsung)
4GB DDR2 667MHz
250GB Hard Drive 7200RPM
DVD-RW Drive
Nvidia Geforce 8700GT SLi

Build and Design



When I unpacked the XPS M1730 from the box(the packaging was very nice as well) it felt sturdy. I didn't feel any creeks or cracks of any sort. I mean its a Dell XPS. These laptops are always built with high grade materials. The design is superb. The Black and Grey pattern looks very nice from any angle. The blue lid looks even better than i thought since I originally ordered Smoke Grey. The LEDs on the speakers, Top of the LCD Cover and Touchpad is such an eye candy. I just couldn't stop playing the the Light FX. This was one of the main reasons why i brought the laptop.

Screen

Note you can see my XPS M1210 Snapping the photo

The Screen I Received with the M1730 was a Samsung Display. The colors were deep and rich.The brightness is also very good. The viewing angles are also superb There is very slight light leakage but it does not bother me

Keyboard and Touchpad


They Keys have nice travel to it. The Keyboard feels just like my XPS M1210 keyboard. Keys feel nice and solid not that cheap feeling like what you would get on a HP laptop.The Backlit keys are very handy in dark environments The Touchpad is also very good. i can't find any faults with the touchpad. The XPS Logo on the touchpad is certainly a nice touch.

Performance

The Performance from the M1730 is more than enough for my needs. Since i do Video editing and some light gaming the configuration i have for this laptop is more than enough for me.

Overall im very happy with this laptop it has nice styling and great features. to me its worth every penny.





Lawrence Louie aka sonyfxa36

 

refurbished? no ageia physics?

 

Not refurbished No Physics. Not really a hardcore gamer so no need

 

Very nice. That blue is really brilliant or is that just because it was abcklit at the time? (In the Video Overview)

Shame you cant change Keyboard Colour Backlight

 

sorry dell doesn't provide single 8800 GTX option ..

 

Good that you’ve got yours I’ve been waiting forever to get my M1730 from Dell! It seems that it’s getting delayed every week the ESD is not fixed any more its variable it keeps changing!

ESD: Indefinitely

Check my thread http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=306324

 

Hey Sony!
I don't have the 1730 but, I have the 1530..so that makes us all part of the XPS family!

I enjoyed reading your review & viewing the vid's....great job!

Congrat's to you, on your awesome notebook!


Cin

 

thank you =) i am very impressed with XPS M1730 does everything i need it to do. only downside its heavy but i also have my XPS M1210 as my travel companion