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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).
MSRP $799.00
Release date August, 2008
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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
Competitors
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Pros
- HDMI output
- Altec Lansing speakers with built-in subwoofer
- affordable price
Cons
- large and heavy - poor for mobility
- no Blu-ray optical drive
- display is not 1080p capable
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Asus N61
MSRP $999.99
Released November, 2009
The Asus N71 is one of the two additions to the multimedia notebooks in the Asus N-Series. It is bigger than the N61 with its 17.3-inch HD LED display that runs with a 1600x900 resolution. The laptop has excellent hardware, including a choice of a Intel Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processor, a...
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Asus N71
MSRP $750.00
Released July, 2009
The Aspire 7738 is a higher-end, entertainment-targeted notebook computer from Acer. Its most significant advantage over lower models, especially the 7735, which relies on integrated graphics, is a 1024MB dedicated NVIDIA graphics chip placing the 7738 in the upper echelon of Acer gaming laptops. In other ways, it is very similar to the 7735,...
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Acer Aspire 7738
MSRP $730.00
Released October, 2009
The Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980 is a mid-range, 16" notebook computer, one of several pre-built options in the A500 series. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor clocking in at 2.20 GHz, 4 GB of RAM, and a 500GB hard drive. The S6980 uses integrated graphics, and so is not designed as a gaming...
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Toshiba Satellite A505-S6980
MSRP $700.00
Released March, 2009
The EX620, an entertainment-targeted notebook computer with a 16" screen, is one of MSi's higher-end offerings. It utilizes a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and features 4 GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. Combined with a discrete, 256MB graphics chip from ATI, these specs make the EX620 an entry-level gaming laptop....
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MSi EX620
MSRP $649.99
Released October, 2009
Pros
- comes with Windows 7
- HDMI output
- large 17.3" LED backlit display with 720p capable 1600 x 900px resolution
- capable components - 2.2GHz dual core processor, ample memory and drive space
- Intel wireless card
Cons
- Intel GMA graphics - only capable of media playback and basic applications, horrendous for gaming or applications that require 3D rendering
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Gateway NV7802u
MSRP $640.00
Released January, 2009
The L505-S5990 is an affordable, entry-level laptop from Toshiba's Satellite L500 series. The laptop has a 16" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 3GB DDR2 SDRAM and a 320GB hard drive. The L505-S5990 is designed with a standard DVD SuperMulti drive and a built-in webcam and microphone. ...
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Toshiba Satellite L505-S5990
MSRP $639.00
Released June, 2009
The Toshiba Satellite A500 is a mid-range laptop that is designed for gaming, movies, and other entertainment use. The laptop has a 16" widescreen LCD display with Toshiba's TruBrite technology and a high definition ATI Radeon graphics card for 3D gaming and HD movies. It features either an Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Turion X2 processor with 4GB DDR2 SDRAM...
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Toshiba Satellite A500
MSRP $809.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- limited edition
- large 16.4" display with 720p capable resolution (1600 x 900px)
- quality Sony build
Cons
- uses older DDR2 memory
- 1080p display and 512MB Radeon card are not available together
- upgrades are costly
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Sony VAIO Nebula FW
MSRP $1,349.99
Released November, 2009
Pros
- ample memory and drive space
- powerful components - i7 processor, DDR3, Nvidia graphics
- HDMI output
Cons
- boring uninspired design
- poor tech support
- very heavy and large (10 pounds) - poor for lugging around
Dell Studio 17
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Acer Aspire 8940
MSRP $1,299.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- speedy processors, discrete graphics, plenty of memory and drive space
- large 18.4" display
- 1080p capable (resolution & computer power)
Cons
- poor battery life
- uneven backlight
- heavy at 8 pounds
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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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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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