Dell XPS M1730 Laptop

Dell Inspiron XPS Extreme
Gaming Notebook

The Gaming PC is spouting a new hybrid of computer - it
is not exactly portable in the sense of a traditional notebook
and it's not exactly a desktop computer or even a desktop
replacement. It's more of a 'moveable or mobile desktop'!


These machines are not meant to be portable (as in frequent
traveling) but simply a moveable desktop that can be transported
very quickly over short distances. Unlike traditional notebooks,
battery life and weight are not as important in the 'moveable desktop'
- what really counts is performance. Big Emphasis on performance.

These computers are maxed to the limit in regards to technical
performance - the faster the better. Graphics, visuals, and audio
are given center stage and tweaked to perfection. The entertainment
value rules the day.

Inspiron XPS Extreme is Dell's entry into the Gaming 'mobile
desktop' market. The emphasis is on graphics and power - supplied by
Dell Singapore(Customizable Online)
Dell XPS M1730 Laptop
E-VALUE CODE : R510355
Online Store Price
SG$ 3,898.01
(Price shown is inclusive of GST and delivery)

a) Graphics Card:- Dual 256MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8700M GT graphics with NVIDIA SLI Technology (Upgradable to Dual 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8800M GTX graphics with NVIDIA SLI Technology
b)Processor:- Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology - Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2.2GHz, 4MB Cache,800 MHz FSB (Upgradeable to :- Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme Processor X7900 <2.80GHz,4M L2 Cache,800MHz FS>) or
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 <2.40GHz,4M L2 Cache,800MHz FSB>}
c) Memory:- 2GB DDR2 SDRAM (Upgradeable to 4GB 2 Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 )
d) Hard Drive :- 160GB* Hard Drive
(Single Drive:
Up to 250GB configured with a single 5400 RPM SATAII hard drive.
Up to 200GB configured with a single 7200 RPM SATAII hard drive.

Dual Drive: (RAID 0)
Up to 500GB configured with (2 x 250GB) 5400 RPM SATAII hard drives.
Up to 400GB configured with (2 x 200GB) 7200 RPM SATAII hard drives.

Dual Drive: (RAID 1)
Up to 250GB configured with (2 x 250GB) 5400 RPM SATAII hard drives.
Up to 200GB configured with (2 x 200GB) 7200 RPM SATAII hard drives.

Solid State Drives:
64GB4 configured with a Solid State hard drive. )

(Over clock the M1730 up to 3.4 GHz with the Intel® CoreTM 2 Extreme Edition X79008.)

As supplied by Dell USA
XPS M1730 Starting Price $2,399
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8300 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
Memory
2GB2 Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Hard Drive
Speed: 120GB4 SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) Free Fall Sensor
Video Card
NVIDIA®GeForce®8700M GT graphics
17" HD Widescreen
(Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Extreme Edition X7900, capable of overclocking to 3.4GHz)

AGEIA PhysX - the M1730 is the world's first notebook to offer a physics processing unit

The display on this Dell notebook computer is a 17.0" UltraSharp™ Widescreen WUXGA (1920x1200) TFT Display with TrueLife™ - resulting in
super crisp images.

Sound is handled with internal speakers and a subwoofer. (5.1 channel output with for true surround sound experience with no external decoder required.
2 speakers with 2 18mm transducers per speaker enclosure providing 10 watt output power.Premium Digital Array microphones for enhanced voice and communication applications.)




Size: Weight: Starting at 10.6 lbs7 (4.81 kg)
Width: 16.0" (406 mm)
Height: 2.00"

Inspiron XPS Extreme is a passable Gaming Machine. Gamers should consider this one in their top list of machines.



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