Dell Studio 17 Series Laptop

The Dell Studio 17 laptop is powered by 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5850 with 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB featuring Mobile Intel 965GM Express Chipset, 3-GB  DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (upto 4 GB max in 2 slots), 250-GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive and a 8X DVD Super Multi Double layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

Weighing 3.5 kgs the Dell Studio 17 laptop PC features a 17-inch (43.1) Ultrasharp widescreen WXGA Widescren Active Matrix LCD TFT display powered by Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 graphics chipset with upto 256 KB shared video memory built-in into Intel 965GM mainboard offering upto 1280 x 800 pixels screen resolution with 16.7 million colors.

The Intel GMA X3100 graphics chipset offers support for Direct x 9.0 acceleration, Dual independent display option, Dynamic Display Detect, and Open GL 1.4 graphical environment.

The new Dell Studio 17 comes with Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium edition preloaded and it is equipped with wireless 1390 – WiFi 802.11a/b/g Dell Mini Card for wireless networking and it also features integrated 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller, 4x USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394, VGA video output & S-Video and integrated stereo speakers.

An optional Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth module for Dell Studio 17 laptop allows attaching wireless mice, keyboards, PDAs and other Bluetooth-enabled devices without the hassle of cords and cables.

With Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium edition preinstalled, Dell Studio 17 laptop PC offers a wide range of component upgrades – including integrated WWAN, 9-cell 85WHr Li-Ion Battery, a Blu-ray DVD burner optical drive, Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini Card, Long Range Wireless Options such as Dell Wireless 5520 HSDPA, Dell Wireless 5720 EVDO, USB External TV Tuner Card – and offers wide color choices for typical home users to suit budget and applications.

The Dell Studio 17 laptop also offers Dell MediaDirect, which allows fast, easy one-button access to movies, music, photos, & Microsoft Office content without starting Microsoft Windows. In addition, it also features internal stereo microphone and an integrated 8-in-1 card-reader supporting SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, XD, Mini SD, MS Duo and MS Pro Duo media cards. It also features an standard Wi-Fi Catcher for connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot and it is done without powering up laptop.

Dell Studio 17 series laptops are also equipped with HDMI port that allows a user to enjoy the high-definition experience on home TV by using laptop as with Blu-ray Disc player available as optional accessorty. In addition, it also offers an environmentally friendly LED display that gives longer battery life and a brighter more vibrant display.

The Dell Studio 17 laptop allows a choice of colors of various patterns with a customized accent. It also features intuitive interaction with capacitive multimedia keys, which illuminate when touched and it comes with an optional backlit keyboard.

Dell Studio 17 laptop PC also offers Dell MediaDirect, which allows fast, easy one-button access to movies, music, photos, & Microsoft Office content without starting Microsoft Windows.

Weighing about 3.57 Kgs with DVD burner drive and battery pack, the new Dell Studio 17 laptop comes with 6-cell 56 Whr Lithium Ion Battery which can provide upto 2.5 hrs of backup (without Wi-Fi).

I/O Interfaces

• 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors (2 on each side)
• ExpressCard 54mm
• IEEE 1394 (FireWire) integrated port
• VGA port for external monitor
• RJ-45, Ethernet
• RJ-11, fax/modem
• Microphone-in
• Headphone-out
• S-Video TV-out
• PCMCIA Card Slot
• HDMI Digital Out Port
• 8-in-1 Memory Card Reader

Dell Studio 17 Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5850, 2.16 GHz
• 2-MB L2 Cache, 667 MHz FSB
• Intel Mobile 965GM Express Chipset Motherboard
• 3-GB DDR2 PC2700 667 MHz SDRAM, Maximum 4-GB in 2 slots
• 250-GB SATA 5400 rpm Hard Drive
• 8X DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 17-inch (43.1 cm) Widescreen WXGA TFT display with TrueLife technology
• Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GMA X3100 Graphics Chipset with upto 256 MB shared memory
• 1280 x 800 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 WiFi 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Connection Mini Card
• Integrated 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet LAN adapter
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem

Other features

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
• ExpressCard/54 slot
• WiFi Catcher
• External USB based v.92 Fax/Modem
• High definition audio hardware, two stereo 2W internal speakers with HD Audio 2.0 software
• Integrated 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
• Integrated Two Omnidirectional Microphone
• Internal 8-in-1 media card reader, supports – Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD
• HDMI v1.3 Digital Out Port
• 56 WHr Li-Ion 6-cell 4400mA Standard Battery, 3 hrs backup
• Dimensions: W x D x H – 392 x 288 x 30 mm
• Weight: 3.57 kgs without power pack

Price and Availability

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5850 powered Dell Studio 17 series laptop with 17-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT display is available for the price of Rs. 50,499/- with one year warranty. Visit www.dell.co.in for more details.