Dell XPS M170

Dell XPS M170Dell has tried and tried again to make sure it appeals to the largest segment of computer users, as the money made on each computer sale is very small. With the M170, you have a pretty well rounded laptop that is a little heavy to travel with, but makes a great desktop replacement. Laptop Magazine has a look at the XPS M170 and gives it a four and a half out of five.

Previously known as the XPS Gen 2, if the M170 looks similar to its predecessor, that’s because they’re identical. Dell decided not to mess with a good thing, especially when it comes to weight. At 8.6 pounds, the XPS is one of the lightest desktop replacement units available. That may be too heavy to lug through airports or take it to coffee shops, but it’s a huge achievement compared to the 13-pound monsters that usually dominate this space. The light load is possible largely because Dell has custom built the motherboard and not relied on the stock factory design that virtually all other 15-inch gaming notebooks use, making it easier to slim the system down.

November 21st, 2005 Posted by David in Dell at 4:18 pm Comment Now! »
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