Dell XPS 17, Intel Core i7-2630QM (Sandy Bridge) 17.3" LED B.lit WS LCD, 6GB Ram, 640 GB HD, Nvidia GT 550M - $914.99 Shipd @dell

at dell.com:
Dell XPS 17, Intel Core i7-2630QM 2GHz quad-core (Sandy Bridge) processor, 17.3" 1600×900 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 6GB RAM, 640GB 7200 rpm hard drive, Blu-ray ROM / dual-layer DVD burner combo drive, NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M 1GB video card, built-in JBL speakers, 2-megapixel HD, $1,314.99 w/3 Codes: $914.99 shipped

Apply codes in this order at checkout:
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HLSKSR06S9ZG0F (gives free shipping)

**You will need to add these to configs:
92 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery (+ $40)
and, Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo (+ $100)

LINK:
The Dell Online Store: Build Your System

***Link for the XPS 17 w/17.3" 1920x1080 LED w/ 3D Capability, $1,183.99 after codes
**You will need to click the "Adjust Performance" Tab at Top
**Then, Select: Internal Optical Drive - Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo (+$100)
**Add To cart and, apply the 3 Codes above: Should look like this: $1,434.99 Less 3 Codes = $1,183.99

This is what your specs should look like:
Processor: 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM processor 2.00 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz
Operating System: Genuine Windows® Home Premium, 64-Bit, English
HD Display: 17.3" HD+ (900p) LED Display with 2.0MP HD Webcam
Memory: 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
Video Card: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 550M 1GB graphics with Optimus
Battery Options: 92 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery
Hard Drive: 640GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive
Service Plan: One year basic service plan
Office Software: Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook
Security Software: McAfee Security Center with VirusScan, Firewall, Spyware Removal, 30-Day Trial
Colors: Elemental Silver Aluminum
INTERNAL OPTICAL DRIVE: Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo (Reads BD and Writes to DVD/CD)
Wireless & Bluetooth: Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (You can add Bluetooth for +$20)
Keyboard - Standard Keyboard English **You can add a BLit one for +$40
Sound Options: JBL 2.1 Speakers with Waves Maxx Audio 3
Integrated Network Adapter: Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card
Datasafe Online Backup: DataSafe 2.0 Online Backup 2GB for 1 year

 

Thanks mate.. does look like a good deal..

Does anyone have this laptop? How does it compare to.. say the best ones in this class?

Thanks

 

Great Deal!

 

Nice price for a sandy bridge i7 laptop.

 

But what about the specs?

Returned a Toshiba qosmio x505-898 due to speaker issues .. so want to get some of your folks opinion before jumping in..

How does the HD screen perform? Heard from other 3D lappy reviews that 3D filters make video look grainy...

Also, how is the video card NVIDIA GT550M ? What can be expected for gaming?

 

From what I've heard, The jbl speakers from the xps are great. And in terms of gaming, the video card is in the mainstream section.