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    Pulling the trigger: Dell XPS 17

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Wolfborne, May 12, 2011.

  1. Wolfborne

    Wolfborne Notebook Guru

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    XPS 17
    Genuine Windows® Home Premium, 64-Bit, English
    2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2410M processor 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz
    6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
    Backlit Keyboard - English
    LCD 17.3" (1080p) with 2.0MP HD Webcam
    NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M 1GB graphics with Optimus
    500GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
    Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo
    JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3 + Creative SoundBlaster X-FI
    Intel© Centrino© Advanced-N 6230 and Bluetooth 3.0
    3 Year Advanced Service Plan (includes accidental damage, spills, etc.)

    My system will be used at both home/work as a desktop replacement. I need to be able to do internet, email, open office, music composition, light gaming, and watch Blu-rays. None of this requires a quad core. In 3 years I'll upgrade to a newer laptop.

    Delivered for $1,201.40...couldn't find anything else that came close to these specs for that DELIVERED price (and warranty).
     
    Wolfborne, May 12, 2011
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  2. parthg

    parthg Notebook Consultant

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    Great buy, The extended warranty would come in handy
     
    parthg, May 16, 2011
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