Dell XPS 17 M1710

Overview

Dell XPS 17 9730 - 2023

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

12
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Terrific display; good graphics; CPU can be overclocked.
Top-notch application, gaming performance; Blu-ray optical drive; great port selection
Blazing gaming performance. Blu-ray playback is picture-perfect. Users can overclock the processor all the way up to 3.16 GHz. Terrific 1080p resolution.

Cons:

Pricey, to say the least; heavy.
Expensive; design starting to fall behind other gaming notebooks; no HDMI port

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Last revision on July 22, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Terrific display; good graphics; CPU can be overclocked
Top-notch application, gaming performance; Blu-ray optical drive; great port selection
Blazing gaming performance. Blu-ray playback is picture-perfect. Users can overclock the processor all the way up to 3.16 GHz. Terrific 1080p resolution
Latest and greatest laptop GPU; built-in strobe lights play along with music and games; unbeatable mobile gaming scores; can play media files without booting up
Outstanding performance. Integrated 802.11n wireless. Improved gaming performance. Netgear 802.11n router included with purchase
Best-in-class gaming performance; top-shelf processor and graphics engine; attractive illuminated case; solid multimedia features; full assortment of ports and connections

Reviewers Didn't Like

Pricey, to say the least; heavy
Expensive; design starting to fall behind other gaming notebooks; no HDMI port
MCE remote that doesnt come standard
Similarly configured laptops are faster on some tests; some special features hidden in hard-to-find menus; expensive
Very expensive; display not remarkably bright

Expert reviews and ratings

As weve come to expect from the XPS range, the M1710 is one of the most powerful notebooks on the...

By Good Gear Guide on May 10, 2007

If you want ultimate performance in a laptop system, the Dell XPS M1710 with the Intel T7600G Core 2 Duo CPU is for you....

By ExtremeTech on April 12, 2007

Dells XPS M1710 (£2249 inc. VAT) has become synonymous with gaming and high-end laptops, setting the standard for others to follow. Many of the Dells attributes also help to make it a good Media Center laptop.The 17-inch display is great for gaming...

By TechRadar on March 17, 2007

The XPS M1710 is still one of the best gaming laptops available, thanks to an ever-growing list of component options. But the overall design is starting to lag behind the high-end competition....

By Computer Shopper on March 01, 2007

The M1710 (Blu-ray) is still the best gaming laptop in the market when you factor in its new video card and a processor that can be tweaked. The Blu-ray experience, for the most part, is positive, but needs...

By PC Mag on December 11, 2006

Dells latest update to the XPS M1710 doesnt make it any cheaper but allows it to maintain its position as the leader of the mobile gaming...

By cnet on October 27, 2006

Advertised as a gaming notebook, the Dell XPS M1710 with its high-resolved 17" screen, the fast Core Duo processor and GeForce Go 7900 GS must show in our test whether the promises are true. read...

By NotebookCheck on August 11, 2006

The Inspiron M1710 is a cracking laptop with top-notch components, although the design might not suit everyone. Its faster than anything weve seen, so if you want a desktop replacement with serious power, look no further. However, youll have to...

By PC Advisor on August 07, 2006

No, you havent picked up a copy of laptop monthly -- this not so little notebook puts most desktops to shame. And then kicks the boot in to make sure.The brand new Dell Inspiron XPS M1710 sports a Core Duo processor, up to a 512MB GeForce GO 7900GTX...

By Atomic MPC on May 12, 2006

The Dell XPS M1710 we reviewed today is a worthy update to the M1710 we originally reviewed a year ago. Though not much has changed in its design, Dell did make a few improvements to their product to keep it feeling new. The big notable improvements...

By PCPer on July 09, 2007

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