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Dell Xps M1730 2.8 Ghz C2d-extreme 17' Notebook
 

General product information

Product Technical Details
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard

Windows Vista Home Premium
Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 (2.8GHz/4MB L2/ 800MHz FSB)
17-inch WUXGA display
Dual Nvidia GeForce 8700M-GT in SLI (256MB each)
Dual 200GB 7200RPM Hitachi drives in RAID 0 (striped data)
2GB DDR2-667 RAM in dual-channel
Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN wireless
Integrated Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband
8X DVD Burner
9-cell battery

Description

The Dell XPS M1730 is a gaming notebook from Dell featuring an Nvidia 8700M graphics card and can be configured with a top-tier Intel Santa Rosa Core 2 Duo graphics card. The M1730 offers different colors such as Red, Sapphire Blue, Bone White or Smoke Grey.
Dell chose an intimidating design scheme for their flagship notebook. The visible exterior has a deep glossy black surface with a 'hydrographic' design pattern. The intricacy of the design can best be seen in a well-lit room. The back of the lid deserves special attention ïï two clear plastic windowed areas on the sides have a color background that is illuminated by the LED lights; our test unit has the Smoke Grey panels. The XPS M1730 is also available with Sapphire Blue, Crimson Blue, and Bone White. In the center of the lid is a large shiny Dell logo illuminated by a bright white LED backlight. The lid is an instant attention-grabber and the most visually striking part of the M1730 in this reviewer's opinion. The speakers in the front of the machine are illuminated by LED lights as is the touchpad and its buttons. While the LED lights on the back of the lid do not change colors, the ones on the front can. All the colors in the rainbow are available (more or less) and each speaker as well as the touchpad can be individually controlled via the Dell QuickSet software. The keyboard is LED backlit and visually impressive. This is the first machine I have ever tested with a backlit keyboard and I would like to see more notebooks implement this feature. It is useful in low light scenarios and for those late-night gaming sessions.