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'Âs 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 youâÃÂÃÂll 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
| Pricing |
|---|
| UPC Code |
610373993504 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ports and Connections |
|---|
| Available Interfaces |
- DVI (dual link)
- DisplayPort
- FireWire 400
- HDMI
- USB 2.0
- USB 3.0
- eSATA
|
| Wireless connection |
|
| Other Features |
|---|
| Devices |
- Backlit Keyboard
- Built-In Microphone
- Built-In Webcam
- Fingerprint Reader
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Performance
| Product Type |
|---|
| Subcategory |
Desktop Replacement |
| Overall Performance |
|---|
| Worldbench Score |
99.0 |
| 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 |
2006.0 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) |
| 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) |
| Power Usage |
|---|
| Working power usage |
7.5 Watt hours |
| Idle power usage |
28.6 Watts |
