The customer is also free to choose the main memory, to the largest extent. The spectrum ranges from three and twelve GB of DDR3 RAM (four GB are currently sufficient). Toshiba Satellite A215 battery
A contemporary 7200 rpm HDD does its job as the hard disk. A swift SSD isn't available at the moment. It goes on with the display: instead of the standardly installed HD+ WLED screen (1600x900), you can choose a 3D capable FHD WLED screen (1920x1080) with a frame rate of 120 Hz if you like (60 Hz are standard).Toshiba Satellite A300 battery
Incidentally, the mandatory shutter glasses for 3D vision aren't automatically included. Dell demands the full purchase price for Nvidia's 3D Vision kit – unashamed. Toshiba Satellite L200 battery
To experience games, movies and pictures three dimensionally, you also have to add the according graphics card to the virtual shopping cart. The GeForce GT 550M and GeForce GT 555M – both models from the upper midrange – in their 3D version is conclusively reflected with an additional charge on the bill.Toshiba Equium U30 battery
But the configuration options aren't by long exhausted with that yet. For example, the DVD burner can be replaced by a BluRay combo drive (burns CDs and DVDs), which would be handy for movie fans. Toshiba Portege M600 battery
Talking about movies and TV: Dell optionally offers a DVB-T tuner, as well. Users who frequently work in the dark should opt for an illuminated keyboard. The decision about the operating system should be easier.Toshiba Satellite Pro U300 battery
Windows 7 Ultimate won't provide most users with any noteworthy advantages. Windows 7 Home Premium usually suffices. Finally, either a battery with six cells (56 Wh) or a nine cell battery (90 Wh) can be chosen, depending on the model.Toshiba Satellite U300 battery
The most expensive XPS 17 alternative, Toshiba Satellite U305 battery L702X, served as our test basis. It started at a fair price of 899 euros at the time of this review. The model we had, equipped with a Core i7-2630QM, GeForce GT 555M (3D), four GB of RAM, a 500 GB HDD, a Full HD display, BluRay drive, TV card, illuminated keyboard and Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit (see the right for more configuration details), added up to 1334 euros.Toshiba Tecra M8 battery
Unique designThe new XPS 17's case is almost absolutely equal to its predecessor. The resistant, matt silver surfaces, which are partly made of aluminum, are well manufactured and make a high quality impression. Beyond that, black borders set nice accents; the rounded design won't appeal to everyone though. Toshiba Satellite M60 battery
In regards to stability, the notebook hardly has to accept criticism. Especially the case has an extremely high torsional stiffness. The lid isn't quite as good in return. Toshiba Satellite P20 battery
It allows itself to be bent and pressed noticeably. Then again, the tightly pulled hinges couldn't really convince us. For one thing, the base unit partly lifts extremely when the laptop is being opened. For another, surface vibrations occasionally force the display to wobble.Toshiba Satellite P25 battery
In view of the weight of 3.6 kilograms (w. 9 cell battery) and dimensions of 415x287x59 millimeters, the laptop has been rather more designed for stationary use. We have classified the XPS 17 as a desktop replacement, in combination with the good performance.Toshiba Satellite 2450 battery
USB 3.0 performanceNothing's been changed in terms of connectivity. We are still looking for a FireWire port and an ExpressCard slot, but the XPS 17 shows itself generously equipped otherwise. Toshiba Satellite 2455 battery
The intelligent port placement deserves special praise as it takes an example on desktop replacements. Since the majority of interfaces are on the rear, there is a pleasant amount of room beside the laptop.Toshiba Satellite A20-S103 battery
An RJ45 gigabit LAN port, a HDMI respectively (mini) display port out and an antenna socket for the optional TV card follow two latest USB 3.0 ports, the power socket and a Kensington lock on the rear. The left is equipped with a third USB port (2.0) and a 9in1 cardreader. The right finally has two audio out, an audio in and an eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port. Toshiba Equium A110-233 battery
If you like to surf on the Internet or share data wirelessly, you can exploit the XPS 17's full potential. The wireless module from Intel (Centrino Wireless N 1030) installed in our device is capable of WLAN b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0.Toshiba Equium A110-252 battery
The software configuration is quite generous. Apart from various Dell programs, the full version of CyberLink's PowerDVD 9.6 would have to be primarily mentioned. Toshiba Equium A110-276 battery