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Pros

  • Good graphics performance
  • Pretty and comfortable keyboard
  • Light (ish)

Cons

  • Low WorldBench score
  • Display has issues with dark scenes
  • Crappy touchpad

At A Glance

Digital Storm'™s P17 is a good gaming machine, that's lighter than most desktop replacements, but it delivers less performance as well as fewer ounces.

Manufacturer’s Description

Digital Storm gaming laptops offer a vividly fluid experience that would turn any computer red with envy. Built with the latest next-gen Intel processors and powerful AMD and NVIDIA graphic cards, these custom notebooks offer an immersive experience so intense you’ll question reality. Ranging from 15" to 17" screen sizes, these mobile powerhouses are fully equipped with the latest technology. You'll experience the best and most intense game-play on the newest and hottest games anywhere you go

The Specs

Processor
Processor type Intel Core i7-3610QM
Processor speed 2300.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 16384.0 MB
Memory type DDR3
Memory speed 1600.0 MHz
Memory max 32.0 GB
Display
Display size 17.3 inches
Display type Glossy LCD with LED Backlight
Touchscreen No
Aspect ratio 16:9
Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Graphics
Graphics Type Switchable
Primary Graphics Chipset AMD Radeon HD 7970M
Storage
Drives included 1.0
Drive size 750.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 7200 RPM
Drive type Hard Disk Drive
Ports and Connections
Microphone input Yes
Available Interfaces
  • DVI (dual link)
  • DisplayPort
  • FireWire 400
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • HDMI
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0
  • eSATA
Wireless connection
  • 802.11n
  • Bluetooth
Dimensions
Width 16.1 inches
Depth 10.9 inches
Height 2.1 inches
Weight with Accessories 11.0 pounds
Weight 8.5 pounds
Sound
Speakers Stereo
Included Software
Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Other Features
Devices
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Fingerprint Reader
Input devices Touchpad (multitouch)

Performance

Product Type
Subcategory Desktop Replacement
Overall Performance
Worldbench Score 99
Worldbench Version 7
Battery
Battery Life 3:54  (hh:mm)
Start Up
Start Up 35.6  seconds (lower is better)
Office Productivity
PCMark 7 Productivity Suite 2006  score (higher is better)
Web Browsing
Web Performance 15.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Storage Performance
File Compression 419.7  seconds (lower is better)
Hard Drive File Operations 332.3  seconds (lower is better)
Power Usage
Working power usage 7.5  Watt hours
Idle power usage 28.6  Watts
Content Creation
Image Editing 185.4  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding 151.7  seconds (lower is better)
Audio Encoding 126.8  seconds (lower is better)