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Dell Inspiron E1705 (Core Duo T2250 1.73GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, Vista Home Premium)

Dell's high-end 17-inch XPS M1710 is a popular choice for hard-core gamers who need a desktop replacement system, but the company's mainstream Inspiron E1705 offers a more media-center-oriented take on big-screen laptops. Minus the flashing lights and overwrought industrial design of the XPS line, the $1,909 Inspiron E1705 (configurations start...

Tags: Notebooks, Keyboards, HD DVD, Blu-ray, DVD, Consumer electronics, Intel Core Duo, hard drive, Inspiron E1705, Dell Inspiron, XPS M1710, Dell Computer Corp.

Product reviews 2007-03-16

Dell XPS M1710 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX)

Editor's note: A Blu-ray optical drive is available as an option on the Dell XPS M1710 laptop, as of December 11, 2006. The choice of Blu-ray as Dell's next-gen optical drive is an obvious one, as Dell is a founding member of the Blu-ray Disc Association. The top-of-the-line XPS M1710...

Tags: Blu-ray, DVD, Consumer electronics, TV & Home Theater, Nvidia GeForce, Blu-ray disc, XPS M1710, Dell Computer Corp., Blu-ray Disc Association, Dell XPS

Product reviews 2006-10-27

Toshiba Satellite P105-S921

• See the Toshiba Satellite P105-S921 slide showThough Toshiba has recently dominated the field of desktop-replacement media machines with its Qosmio line, the company's entries in the realm of gaming systems (most recently, the Satellite P35) have been less than stellar. But the latest Toshiba laptop aimed at gaming enthusiasts,...

Tags: Games, Network technology, Notebooks, Toshiba Satellite, satellite, Toshiba Corp., game, Satellite P105, XPS M1710, Dell XPS, Satellite P105-S921

Product reviews 2006-04-18

Dell XPS M1710

• See the Dell XPS M1710 slide showSay what you will about market leader Dell and many have, but with its top-shelf XPS line, the company has consistently put out distinctive laptops that feature the most advanced components on the market. Despite its recent acquisition of niche player Alienware, Dell...

Tags: Games, Notebooks, Desktops, XPS M1710, Dell Computer Corp., XPS M170, game

Product reviews 2006-04-18

Additional Resources

Laptop Warranties and Accidental Damage Coverage: What You Need to Know

Laptop Warranties and Accidental Damage Coverage: What You Need to KnowYes it does have thatAs I view a Laptop as a product that is susceptable to outside influences as a vehicle is.It does not matter how careful and protective you are, The unit is out of your control at places...

Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, Laptop Warranty, Accidental Damage Coverage, Apple Inc., Need-to-know, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Sitting "Shiva" For My Dead Laptop

Sitting "Shiva" For My Dead LaptopSomeone from HP will read thisand email you with an apology and some effort to correct this. I hope you do not take them up on their offer since it would never be extended if you weren't blogging for ZDNet. It has taken some time...

Tags: Notebooks, Hewlett-Packard Co., laptop computer, HP Laptop, Shiva Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-14

Dell XPS 730 now loaded with 4GB of overclocked Corsair DDR3

Dell XPS 730 now loaded with 4GB of overclocked Corsair DDR364-bit OS?I hope it comes with a 64-bit OS or there are going to be some p-o'd owners wondering where their expensive RAM went to.Then again, having purchased an XPS 720 with Corsair Dominator RAM last year, I think it's...

Tags: 64-bit, Dell XPS M1710, Dell XPS, Corsair DDR3, Dell XPS 730, Corsair, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-06-10

Yes, the MacBook Air is light. But so what-Dell XPS is a better deal on price

Yes, the MacBook Air is light. But so what-Dell XPS is a better deal on priceYawn.And a desktop is an even better deal. There's more to value than sticker price.Evaluation criteriaYou're evaluating on price and not on weight. Shaving that extra pound off the box is going to increase...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple Mac OS X, MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, what-Dell XPS i

Discussion threads 2008-01-17

Who's choosing XP over Vista?

One of the most accepted bits of conventional wisdom among pundits as 2007 draws to a close is that the marketplace has rejected Windows Vista in favor of Windows XP. The biggest piece of evidence is Dell's decision in April 2007, based on a vocal response via its Dell IdeaStorm...

Tags: Desktop, Implication, Notebook, Dell Computer Corp., Selection, Microsoft Windows Vista, Small Business, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2007-12-30

Alienware Area-51 m9750

Alienware has long been the first name in big-budget gaming rigs, straddling the line between the mainstream and enthusiast markets with flashy ads, high-end components, and just enough hand-holding for novices. We first laid eyes on the company's flagship laptop, the Area-51 m9750, at CES 2007 back in January and...

Tags: Video cards, Games, Processors, Alienware, Alienware Area-51

Product reviews 2007-07-26

Creative charging $9.99 for Vista drivers?

Creative charging $9.99 for Vista drivers?Message has been deleted.F* up, man...I'd charge you $10 for a Linux driver!Doesn't matter which OS you use, you p*.There is absolutely nothing stopping themCreative can charge $10 for Linux, Unix, Mac OS, or any other operating system drivers.You make Linux users look bad with...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Drivers, Creative Labs Inc., Linux, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-07-05

Dell Latitude D630 (Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, 512MB RAM, 60GB HDD, Windows XP Home)

It can be difficult for gadget fiends accustomed to shiny finishes and flashing lights to get excited about a comparatively ho-hum business laptop. But the more time we spent with the Dell Latitude D630, the more excited we got. Within its slim and sturdy case (Dell calls it "Road Ready"),...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, Dell Latitude, Dell Latitude D630, Latitude D630, Dell Computer Corp., battery, Intel Core 2 Duo

Product reviews 2007-05-24

Spire Boot Laptop Case

Traditional laptop cases, such as the Solo Smart Strap, are almost like mobile workspaces, offering sections and pockets for laptops, papers, accessories and anything else you might need to lug around. Those who wish to travel light may find those options to be overkill. Stripped-down laptop bags like the $50...

Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer

Product reviews 2007-05-21

HP Pavilion dv9500t

We always liked the Pavilion dv9000 series, and today HP's desktop replacement is among the first available systems to feature Intel's refreshed Centrino Duo mobile platform codename Santa Rosa. With the new processor comes a new model name--Pavilion dv9500t--and a few smaller changes, such as the addition of a fingerprint...

Tags: Desktops, HP Pavilion, dv9500t, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Product reviews 2007-05-09

Vista users' frustrations with Nvidia come to a head

Vista users' frustrations with Nvidia come to a headNot just the high end cards.I recently bought a new PC with Vista and an nVidia 7600 GS card. With the installed drivers the card wouldn't maintain any color management settings I did. Exit the nVidia control panel and restart it...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Vista Users, kicker, ATI Technologies Inc., NVidia Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-04-24

Toshiba Satellite P100-ST9772

While Toshiba's Qosmio line is the company's flagship desktop replacement multimedia powerhouse, the Satellite P100/105 series is Toshiba's big and bold desktop replacement line that's built for gamers and creative professionals. It features a 17-inch wide-screen display like its Qosmio cousins, but the Satellite P100/105 puts more of its money...

Tags: Network technology, Notebooks, Games, Desktops, Toshiba Satellite, satellite, desktop replacement, Toshiba Corp., Satellite P100-ST9772, Dell Inspiron E1705, Dell Computer Corp., touch pad, Toshiba Qosmio

Product reviews 2007-03-26

Alienware Area-51 m5790 Special Edition

Special editions are usually reserved for DVDs and the occasional iPod, so for a laptop to be labeled as such, it must be pretty special indeed. Alienware has added the Special Edition designation to its Area-51 m5790 desktop replacement, but what's so special about it? You can now order the...

Tags: Notebooks, Blu-ray, Monitors & displays, laptop computer, Special Edition, Alienware Area-51, Alienware

Product reviews 2007-03-01

HP dv9000z (Vista Ultimate)

A model from HP's Pavilion dv9000 series has spent months on our list of top laptops and with good reason. The sleekly designed laptop offers a bevy of entertainment features, including an HD DVD drive, at a price that, while high, is much more affordable than competitive systems, such as...

Tags: Desktops, HD DVD, Notebooks, Consumer electronics, DVD, Microsoft Windows Vista, HP Pavilion, Toshiba Qosmio, Hewlett-Packard Co., HD-DVD

Product reviews 2007-02-20

Apple MacBook Pro (Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz, 17-inch)

The 13.3-inch Apple MacBook and 15.4-inch MacBook Pro, both featuring Intel Core 2 Duo processors, impressed us by mixing Apple's lauded industrial design and user-friendly operating system with the kind of high-end hardware usually seen only on the PC side--not to mention the ability to run Windows XP through Boot...

Tags: Notebooks, Intel Core 2 Duo, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, laptop computer, Apple Computer Inc.

Product reviews 2007-01-24

Shuttle XPC X200M

Shuttle's XPC X100 PC impressed us with its design this past summer, but its feature set lagged behind similar systems', such as Apple's Mac Mini and the WinBook Jiv Mini. With its updated XPC X200M, Shuttle brings the features in-line with what we expect from a smaller PC, adding an...

Tags: Chipsets, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Semiconductors, Desktops, Shuttle, XPC X200M, Microsoft Windows Vista

Product reviews 2007-01-22