The Dell Studio 17 laptop computer is a quality laptop product for people who are either looking for a desktop replacement, or for a computer that allows them to get intensive usage out of their computer.
With an on board dual core Intel processor that punches through at 2.00 Ghz you will never be left behind. Instead you will be able to slash through word processing and complete your presentations well ahead of time. The 3 GB of ram comes standard inside every single Dell Studio 17 laptop. This amount of ram will make sure that you get the momentary burst that you need regardless of what you are using your computer for.
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Dell Studio 1737 17-Inch Laptop (Obsidian Black) List Price: $949.00 Used From: $800.00 Average Rating:   |
Description
The Studio 17 target customers for the integrated version is the entry-level user that looks for great value in a sleek, stylish, good performance, desktop-replacement system with integrated wireless connectivity. The discrete version will appeal more to mainstream and performance-oriented customers that are willing to pay more for an attractive, feature rich system with better graphics and storage performance for frequent use as an entertainment box on top of being a very efficient productivity tool. It includes a dual core processor, 4GB of memory, 500GB hard drive, 512MB of dedicated graphics, and a 6-cell battery.
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Features
- 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6500 Processor
- 4GB Memory
- 500GB Hard Drive, DVD±R/RW Disk Drive
- 17" Display, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 Graphics
- Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
Reviews
I'm not a big computer guy...just give me a good screen and reasonbly fast execution and I'm happy I went with this Dell laptop about 2 years ago because my first computer was a Dell desktop that was great; so I figured a Dell laptop was the way to go and didn't consider any other brand...I paid my $1000 bucks directly to Dell Mind you i'm no tech-junkie...I don't stretch it any further than Word..E-mail..Shopping..and YouTube BUT I do type quite a bit...and this keyboard has started to fail after about 1 1/2 years....Constantly having to go back and ix words (
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1W2W6RTYQOY4T This is the Dell Studio 15 inch laptop (Green Colored Case). I think this a great lap top and it gets the job done. I kept reading all the negative reviews and i have no idea why there's so much bad press. I have never once called customer service and i ordered my laptop at Dell directly through their website. I have no reason to contact customer service and i never experienced any problems at all with any of my Dell products. I get so baffled when i read all these negative reviews. My Dell products which i have had for years including a Dell desktop and a recently purchased new netbooks have never been a problem. The desk top i have is more than 6 years old and I never have any problems. It runs great. It can definitely benefit from an upgrade in some areas. The Studio line is Dell's midrange laptops. The Inspiron being there low end range for consumers that just need a standard laptop. The Dell Studio laptop is completely plastic and it's a bit on the heavy side in my opinion. Maybe because i am so use to my light weight Dell 10 min netbook that i have been spoiled. This is a good lap top. However, i think the flaw in Dell is that their products can get very pricey very quickly. Especially when you are adding in high end features like 6GB RAM rather than 3GB RAM or 2.99GHZ instead of 2.33GHZ etc. You can get the same thing at HP for probably around a hundred dollars less and their quality feels a bit more refined, polished, and sturdy. That being said if you check Dell's website they do have deals going on all the time especially on holidays. But for some reason the price never seems as low as it should be. If you check periodically you will find yourself a deal. I go to that website religiously and build the exact same laptop that I have and it always comes up to more money. I got mine on a special promo. I really regret getting the green covered case. I didn't realize how bright it would be and once i opened it out of the box - I really wish i purchased the Dark Blue or Dark Purple colored case. It's really way too bright. I like the personalization options of the different colors, but i really do regret getting this bright Caribbean green color. My laptop also includes the backlit keyboard which is great for typing in the dark. It also has touch sensitive controls towards the top of the keyboard near the speakers and i think that's a great plus. The DVD is also an optical drive, so there is no door that slides out for you to pop in your DVD. It's like a Playstation 3 slot. You slide the DVDs in & out. Pros: 15 inch screen Optical DVD slot 4GB RAM 750 GB Memory 2.66GHZ Backlit keyboard 4 UBS slots HDMI outport Sleak shiek design Different colored cases Wi-Fi Webcam Cons: Windows Vista (Super Whack) A bit pricey in my opinion (That's Dell for you) A bit on the heavy side
Another great feature of this laptop is that it has a 250 GB hard drive that will allow you to get plenty of pictures, files and videos into your laptop. It could take years before you get close to using all of the space that your hard drive provides. Another very important feature of the Dell Studio 17 is its ability to handle optical media. While many computers can burn and play DVD's, the Dell Studio 17 is able to do this quickly and efficiently. A 8X DVD dual read/write machine can read each and every DVD at 8X the normal speed.
One of the difficult downsides of this computer is that it uses Microsoft's Vista operating system. Vista simply does not work well as an operating system, and has not been widely adapted by many users, including businesses. Luckily Microsoft is releasing the new version of their operating system called Windows 7 in the middle of October. This will allow consumers to get the best of Vista with the stability of a new operating system. Most Dell computers, including the Dell Studio 17 include a free upgrade to Windows 7 with the computer. You will receive this upgrade in the mail after Windows 7 is released and can either keep Vista on your computer or insert the DVD to upgrade your computer to Windows 7.
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While you may not like the fact that Dell is currently selling the Studio 17 with Vista, it should not be a detractor from purchasing this computer. The parts under the hood are only the best in quality and performance. With a starting price of $650, this is one of the best computers in its size. Consider purchasing a Dell Studio 17 as your desktop replacement computer or for business. It will allow you to have a powerful machine that is ultra portable and can be taken wherever you need to go!