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Dell Studio 17 (1735)

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Dell Studio 17 (1735) 4.00

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RRP

$2339.00

Review Date

Thursday, 7th of August, 2008

Features

Processor : Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Supported Media : CD-R

Supported Media : CD-ROM

Supported Media : CD-RW

Supported Media : DVD-R

Supported Media : DVD±R

Supported Media : DVD-RAM

Supported Media : DVD-ROM

Supported Media : DVD-RW

Supported Media : DVD+RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW

Supported Media : DVD±RW (dual layer)

Supported Media : DVD±RW (±R DL)

Supported Media : DVD±RW (+R double layer)

What's Hot

Excellent screen, good usability, eSATA port, HDMI port, latest connectivity options, interesting design options

What's Not

No Blu-ray drive, heavy

The Final Word

If you’re looking for a desktop replacement with processing power, plenty of storage, an excellent screen and great connectivity options then the Dell Studio 17 (1735) is a hard product to beat.

Audio & Speakers

Number of speakers

Audio Type

Stereo

Digital Camera

Camera Resolution

2.0 MP

Display

Display Technology

TFT

Screen size

17.0 in

Screen Resolution

1920x1200

General

Length (mm)

394

Width (mm)

287

Height (mm)

Weight (kg)

4.2

Weight without PSU (kg)

3.7

Graphics Card

Graphics Processor

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

500 GB

RPM

5400

Input Devices

Touchpad, Buttons, Keyboard

Media

Playable Discs

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW

Memory

Installed memory (RAM)

4 GB

Maximum memory (RAM)

4 GB

RAM Type

DDR2

L2 Cache Memory

6MB

Motherboard

Bus Speed

800MHz

Multimedia Features

Inbuilt Camera

Yes

Built-in Microphone ( Mobile )

Yes

Remote Control

Yes

Optical Drives

Supported Media

CD-R, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD±R, DVD±RW, DVD±RW (+R double layer) , DVD±RW (dual layer) , DVD±RW (±R DL)

Drive Type

DVD-RW DL

PC Expansion Slots

Expansion Slots

ExpressCard/54

PCs

Physical Security Features

Slot For Cable Lock, Integrated Biometrics - Fingerprint Reader

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power, Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable - (Li-Ion)

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo T9300

Processor Speed

2.5 Ghz

Software

Operating Systems

Microsoft Windows Vista

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

External SATA, D-Sub, Firewire, HDMI Output, Headphone Jack, Microphone Jack , RJ45, USB 2.0

Number of D-Sub Ports

Number of Firewire Ports

Number of HDMI Output Ports

Number of Headphone Jack Ports

Number of Microphone Ports

Number of RJ45 Ports

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

Network Protocols Supported

Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless Connections

Wireless technology supported

Wireless 802.11n (Draft), Bluetooth, Infrared

*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by GoodGearGuide in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. GoodGearGuide neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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