Dell XPS 17

Dell's latest XPS 17 offers a solid gaming experience coupled with a keyboard and ample storage, but the lack of 1080p resolution seems odd.

Processor
Cache size	6.0 KB
Processor count	4
Processor speed	1730.0 MHz
Processor type	Intel Core i7
Memory
Memory speed	1333.0 MHz
Memory type	DDR3
Memory size	6000.0 MB
Memory max	16.0 GB
Display
Display type	Glossy LCD with LED Backlight
Resolution	1600 x 900 pixels
Display size	17.3 inches
Storage
Hard Drive Speed	7200 RPM
Drives included	2.0
Other storage	Memory Stick SD/MMC Card SDHC Card xD-Picture Card
Drive type	Hard Disk Drive
Drive size	1000.0 GB
Ports and Connections
SD/MMC Card	1
Ethernet Type	10/100/1000 Mbps
Video Interfaces	HDMI Mini DisplayPort
Firewire	0
MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC)	Yes
Wireless connection	802.11 n/b/g
Available Interfaces	eSATA
Slots	Memory Stick SD/MMC Card SDHC Card xD-Picture Card
SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)	1
Dimensions
Weight with Accessories	9.5 pounds
Height	2.3 inches
Weight	8.2 pounds
Depth	11.3 inches
Width	16.3 inches
Sound
Speakers	Stereo
Storage Media
Memory stick	Memory Stick
XD picture card	1
Included Software
Included Software	CyberLink PowerDVD 9.6; Roxio Burn; Skype
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Other Features
Devices	Backlit Keyboard Built-In Microphone Built-In Subwoofer Built-In Webcam
Docking Station Port	No
Input devices	Keyboard (backlit) Touchpad

Overall Performance
WorldBench 6 Score	109

Battery
Battery Life	2:35 (hh:mm)

Multitasking
World Bench 6 Multitasking	347

Gaming
Dirt 2, High Quality, 800x600	70.4 Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, High Quality, 1024x768	57.2 Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600	142.51 Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, High Quality, 1024x768	51.4 Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, High Quality, 800x600	60.7 Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 1024x768	74.4 Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600	87.75 Frames per second (higher is better)
Far Cry 2, Low Quality, 800x600	82.3 Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768	139.26 Frames per second (higher is better)
Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768	85.67 Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 1024x768	94.8 Frames per second (higher is better)
Dirt 2, Low Quality, 800x600	95.5 Frames per second (higher is better)

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