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    New Dell XPS M1710

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jujube, Apr 18, 2006.

  1. jujube

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    http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1710?c=us&l=en&s=dhs

    Intel® CoreTM Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz, 2MB Cache, 667MHz FSB)
    Intel® CoreTM Duo Processor T2500 (2GHz, 2MB Cache, 667MHz FSB)
    Intel® CoreTM Duo Processor T2400 (1.83GHz, 2MB Cache, 667MHz FSB)
    17" Wide-Aspect UltraSharpTM TFT Active Matrix WUXGA (1920x1200) display with TrueLifeTM .
    256MB NVIDIATM GeForceTM Go 7900 GS Graphics Card
    Optional:
    512MB NVIDIATM GeForceTM Go 7900 GTX Graphics Card
    Up to 100GB 7200RPM or 120GB 5400RPM SATA hard drive lets you store and access abundant data on your notebook.
    * 4-pin IEEE 1394 integrated port (1394 cable and software sold separately)
    * 6-USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) compliant 4-pin connectors
    * RJ11 Modem port
    * Video: Digital Video Interface (DVI)
    * Video: 15-pin monitor connector
    * S-Video: 7-pin mini-DIN connector
    * Component Video and S/PDIF digital audio out
    * 5-in-1 removable memory card reader
    * Audio jacks: Stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector (same as line-out), microphone miniconnector
     
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    sweet specs man, thanks for the info..too bad it aint available in Asia!
     
    dda, Apr 18, 2006
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    whoa! anyone seen a price anywhere?

    (silly customizable glowing colours thing.. oh well)
     
    milksop, Apr 18, 2006
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  4. jujube

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    Conversely, I wish they would offer the GeForce 7800 here for the E1505/6400! Now that would be a sweet machine.
     
    jujube, Apr 18, 2006
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  5. jujube

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    Not yet, though it did say it's available now - I bet it's not till later tomorrow. I suspect it'll price above 2K :confused:
     
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    yup, i'd imagine so.. probably >3k with 2600 and gtx
     
    milksop, Apr 18, 2006
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    Holy hell! I want one! With the 512mb 7900GTX please! :)

    Oh wait I have no money, don't really need one at the moment and well I'm betting fully loaded this will easily top 4k :(

    Still concerned about the styling and build. I wish they'd get rid of the lighting and stickers and strange stripes and go with something nicer-black with flames like the 10k desktop they sell or something but the current/past design doesn;t cut it!
     
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  8. milksop

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    ya.. definitely curious about the price.. i ordered the m170 with 7800gtx & m760 when it was on last week at $1520... i don't think i'll cancel because this'll probably be too darn expensive right now, but who knows, maybe if there's a version under 2.5k..

    how's the 7900gs vs. the 7800gtx?

    ( http://forums.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=46925 is a good reference for non-7900s btw)
     
    milksop, Apr 18, 2006
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    (oh and yah, xps's are still gaudy. oh well)
     
    milksop, Apr 18, 2006
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    I do prefer the red to the black though. Seems it is "vista capable" and can handle 4gigs of ram whoa!

    GS should perform at least slightly better than a 7800 gtx. I gurantee it'll be 2k plus. can't wait for reviews!
     
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    nick did post it first, so, he deserves the credit more =3
     
    Reize, Apr 18, 2006
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    thanks, especially when i use the same link o_O
     
    nickspohn, Apr 18, 2006
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    Any word on when we can expect the m1410?
     
    mjgunn, Apr 18, 2006
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    Soon enough... I hope :)
     
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    M1710 in the USA starts at $2,600 and tops pout at $5,000 fully loaded.. its funny for the price difference you can get a HP DV8000t with a lower graphics card for 1/2 the cost.... your paying a $2000 premium for a graphics card... and the HP setup is better suited for a gaming layout with the full num pad…

    Dell Specs:

    XPS M1710 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2600 (2.16GHz/667MHz FSB)
    Windows® XP Professional
    LCD Panel 17 inch UltraSharp™ Wide Screen
    Memory 2GB DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHZ,
    Video Card 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7900 GTX
    Hard Drive 100GB 7200rpm SATA Hard Drive
    Network Card and Modem Integrated 10/100 Network Card and Modem Combo/DVD+RW Drives Featured Upgd-8XCD/DVD Burner(DVD+/-RW)w/dble-layer DVD+R write capability
    Sound Card Integrated Audio
    Wireless Networking Cards Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps)
    Primary Battery 80 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
    Hardware Warranty 2Yr Ltd Warranty, 2Yr At-Home Service, and 2Yr HW Warranty

    Total: $4,323.00 plus tax and shipping

    HP Specs:

    Operating System Microsoft(R) Windows(R) XP Professional with SP2
    Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) Duo processor T2600 (2.16 GHz)
    Display 17.0" WSXGA+ BrightView Widescreen (1680x1050)
    Graphics Card 256MB NVIDIA(R) GeForce(R) Go 7400
    Memory 2.0GB DDR2 SDRAM (2x1024MB)
    Hard Drive 100 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Primary CD/DVD Drive LightScribe 8x DVD+/-RW&CD-RW Combo w/Double Layer
    Networking FREE Upgrade to Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG w/BT
    TV & Entertainment Experience TV Tuner w/remote control
    Primary Battery 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    Total: $2,213.00 plus tax and shipping
     
    Sledgehammer70, Apr 18, 2006
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    Wow - that's a huge difference. Any good coupons to get the price down? Or will we be waiting a while for that? I do qualify for the EPP programs since I am faculty.
     
    PackFan, Apr 18, 2006
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    Looks nice...tough to pay top dollar though for a Dell when you know there's going to be coupons out in the future (or that the E1705 can be similarly equipped...save for the graphics card for MUCH less after rebates...etc.)
     
    TheUndertow, Apr 18, 2006
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