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Dell Studio 17

The Dell Studio 17 is a large consumer-targeted laptop. With the potential to be a powerful desktop replacement, if processor and memory options are maxed out, the ldevice includes a arge 17” widescreen LED with a high resolution. Upgraded since its introduction, the Studio 17 now has the 2.8GHz T9600 as its highest CPU option, while memory can expand to 8GB DDR3 1066MHz (up from a 2.5GHz CPU and 4GB max of DDR2 memory running at 667MHz). Similarly the video options have been improved, including a current generation discrete ATI graphics card (either the 4570 or 4650) over the previous generation Intel GMA 3100 or its discrete ATI Radeon HD 3450 upgrade. The device's display is 720p capable by default with a high resolution of 1600 x 900px, upgradable to a multi-touch display of the same resolution or full high definition 1080p display. Dell has also equipped this unit with Mobile Broadband (Verizon or Sprint Mobile) with Dell Wireless Wi-Fi (upgradable to the Intel WiFi 5100).

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Dell Studio 17 Laptop
MSRP $799.00
Release date August, 2008
Brand Dell
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Pros & Cons

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Pros:
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numpad included
+2agreedisagree

color options are very cool and fit multitudes of styles
+2agreedisagree

ATI Radeon graphics standard - much more powerful than the standard Intel GMA
+2agreedisagree

keys are very responsive and comfortable
+1agreedisagree

lots of connectivity options
+1agreedisagree

320 gb hard drive, plus another hdd slot
+1agreedisagree

deals-a-plenty
+1agreedisagree

now includes the option for a multi-touch display
+1agreedisagree

reasonably priced
+1agreedisagree

comes with Windows 7
+1agreedisagree

customizable configuration available directly from the manufacturer
+1agreedisagree

large 17" LED backlit display
+1agreedisagree

1080p display upgrade
+1agreedisagree

ample RAM and drive space
+1agreedisagree

optional Blu-ray reader or writer (DVD-writer comes standard)
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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on the heavy side
+2agreedisagree

sd/mmc/ms card slot is very finnicky and you can get your cards stuck if your not careful
+1agreedisagree

gets pretty hot
+1agreedisagree

Dell build quality is lacking compared to higher end laptop manufacturers like Apple and Lenovo
+1agreedisagree

multi-touch is dumb on a non-convertible laptop
+1agreedisagree


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Features

  • Intel Core 2 Duo
  • 17" Widescreen LED
  • Intel High Definition Audio 2.0 (upgradable)
  • 640GB upgraded hard drive (320GB standard)
  • 8X Slot Load CD/DVD Writer or 6X Slot Load Blu-ray/CD/DVD Combo Drive
  • Built in Webcam
  • Mobile Broadband (Verizon or Sprint)
  • 5 USB ports, HDMI connector, VGA video,
  • 7.87 lbs

 

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Dell Laptop Studio 17

• DELL NOTEBOOK STUDIO 17- Graphite Grey with Blue Trim Intel? CoreTM 2 Duo T5750 (2.00GHz), 4GB SDRAM, Glossy widescreen 17.0 inch, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100, 250 GB SATA HD, 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive) , Dell 1397 Wireless-G Card, Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal, Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam , High Definition Audio 2.0, Integrated Finger Print Reader, Windows Vista Home Premium

UPC: 026229874253

EAN: 026229874253

Dell Laptop Studio 17 | 2.1GHz T6500 - 3GB RAM - 320GB

• Studio 17 Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2.00GHz, DDR2 SDRAM MB, 320GB)

MPN: DNCWSA15

Dell Laptop Studio 17 | 2.1GHz T6500 - 4GB RAM - 320GB

• Studio 17 Laptop (Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2.00GHz, DDR2 SDRAM MB, 320GB)

MPN: DNCWSA17

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June 23, 2009
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Pros

  • numpad included
  • color options are very cool and fit multitudes of styles
  • ATI Radeon graphics standard - much more powerful than the standard Intel GMA
  • keys are very responsive and comfortable
  • lots of connectivity options
  • 320 gb hard drive, plus another hdd slot
  • deals-a-plenty

Cons

  • on the heavy side
  • sd/mmc/ms card slot is very finnicky and you can get your cards stuck if your not careful
  • gets pretty hot

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Yale

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Today, 5:52 PM
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ProSCORE
79
negative
mixed
positive
11 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • numpad included
  • color options are very cool and fit multitudes of styles
  • ATI Radeon graphics standard - much more powerful than the standard Intel GMA
  • now includes the option for a multi-touch display
  • reasonably priced
  • comes with Windows 7
  • customizable configuration available directly from the manufacturer
  • large 17" LED backlit display
  • 1080p display upgrade
  • ample RAM and drive space
  • optional Blu-ray reader or writer (DVD-writer comes standard)

Cons

  • on the heavy side
  • Dell build quality is lacking compared to higher end laptop manufacturers like Apple and Lenovo
  • multi-touch is dumb on a non-convertible laptop

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