Dell XPS M1730 Review

Good Points
Totally configurable specifications
Beautiful case design, look and feel
Amazing performance

Bad Points
Very expensive for me
Not one for the commute on the train
Low battery life

General Comments
As a gamer I need a computer that can play the latest games.

Having no longer the space for a desktop I had to source a laptop that would do the job.

THIS IS THE ONE!

As with all things in life, you gets what you pay for, and believe me - you have to pay for the spec.

I maxed out on the specification, which is totally customisable on their web-site.

Twin graphic cards in SLI, twin hard drives in raid 0, 4 gig of ram, top end dual core processor. It comes with a dedicated physics card, dvd re-writer, bluetooth, wi-fi, lan, 7-in-1 card reader, lcd screen for displaying gaming text info on the keyboard plus more connectivity than you can shake a stick at.

The case is stunning to look at, with led back lit keyboard, case, and front panel. It comes in a range of colours and is well built, sturdy and comes with a full size pc keyboard including num pad.

Performance wise it rocks. I am running COD4 with all the settings at maximum at a resolution of 1920 x 1280 and it runs smooth and looks stunning.

Bearing in mind I bought the system as a desktop replacement then there is nothing that I can fault. However, if you want a lap top that is for on the go then this is not for you.

It is big, and heavy compared to others on the market. Battery life is poor, but think of the kit that the battery has to power and really it's not that bad.

Power supply is quite bulky too - makes a good door stop.

But really, this is a machine for gamers or video designers. If you want raw power, speed and storage then this is the one.

If you want to type up your documents or watch a dvd on the train on-route to work then don't buy one of these.



I absolutely love this machine. £2200 could buy you a really nice desktop machine - but if you don't have room for a desktop then that's what you will have to pay for the privallage of owning one of the most beautiful laptops ever made.