Dell XPS M-1730 Laptop With NVIDIA Dedicated Graphics

Dell’s new Dell XPS M-1530 laptop is powered by 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 with 3-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB featuring Mobile Intel 965GM Express Santa Rosa chipset motherboard, 4-GB DDR2 667 MHz SDRAM (max 4-GB in 2 slots), 160-GB 7200 rpm SATA hard drive and a 8X DVD Super Multi Double layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer.

Weighing 4.81 kgs the Dell XPS M-1730 Laptop PC is build using Magnesium Alloy casting and it features a large 17-inch (43 cm) WUXGA Widescren Active Matrix LCD TFT display powered by integrated NVIDIA GeForce 8700 GT graphics chipset with 128-MB dedicated GDDR3 dedicated memory built-in into Intel 965GM mainboard offering upto 1920 x 1200 pixels screen resolution with 16.7 million colors.

Available in Multiple color options, including Sapphire Blue, Smoke Grey, Crimson Red and Bone White, the Dell XPS M-1730 laptop offers a wide range of component upgrades – including integrated WWAN or a Blu-ray DVD burner optical drive.

NVIDIA GeForce 8700 GT Graphics Chipset offers support for Direct x 9.0 acceleration, Dual independent display option, Dynamic Display Detect, and Open GL 1.4 graphical environment.  In addition, the new Dell XPS M-1730 laptop offers enhanced durability with magnesium-alloy chassis, sealed keyboards and StrikeZone hard drives.

Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium edition preinstalled Dell XPS M-1730 Laptop offers Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 Network 802.11a/g/n Dell Mini Card for wireless LAN networking and it also features integrated 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller, built-in 56kbps V.92 Fax/Modem, 4x USB 2.0 ports, IEEE 1394, VGA video output & S-Video and integrated stereo speakers powered by 5.1 channel surround audio system.

An optional Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth module for Dell XPS M-1730 laptop allows attaching wireless mice, keyboards, PDAs and other Bluetooth-enabled devices without the hassle of cords and cables.

The Dell XPS M-1730 Laptop PC also features integrated 2.0 MP webcam, internal stereo microphone and an integrated 8-in-1 removable memory card reader supporting SD, MMC, MS, MS Pro, XD, Mini SD, MS Duo and MS Pro Duo media cards. The laptop is available in Crimson Red or Tuxedo Black colors.

Dell XPS M-1730 laptop also features standard Wi-Fi Catcher for connecting to a Wi-Fi hotspot and it is done without powering up your notebook. The notebook also offers standard Hyperband Multi-Antenna which allow strong and clear wireless reception.

The Dell XPS M-1730 laptop also offers a standard Consumer Infrared port which allows navigate through music, videos, photos remotely with the travel remote control located in the express card slot.

Build with Magnesium Alloy casting, the new Dell XPS M-1730 laptop PC also offers Dell MediaDirect, which allows fast, easy one-button access to movies, music, photos, & Microsoft Office content without starting Microsoft Windows.

Dell XPS M-1730 comes with 85 WHr 9-cell Lithium Ion Primary Battery which provides up to 3 hours of battery life with full charge.

I/O Interfaces

• 4 x USB v2.0 compliant 4-pin connectors
• 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
• 8-in-1 Removable Memory Card Reader
• HDMI port output for HDTV video
• Dual digital array Microphones

Dell XPS M-1710 Laptop Specifications:

• Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300, 2.4 GHz
• 3-MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB
• Intel Mobile 965GM Express Chipset Motherboard
• 4-GB DDR2 PC2700 667 MHz SDRAM, Maximum 4-GB in 2 slots
• 200-GB SATA 7200 rpm Hard Drive
• 8X DVD Super Multi Dual Layer (8.5 GB) DVD Writer

Display & Graphic

• 17-inch (43 cm) Widescreen WUXGA TFT display with TrueLife technology
• NVIDIA GeForce 8700 GT Graphics Chipset with 128-MB dedicated GDDR3 memory
• 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution

Network & Communication

• Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 Network 802.11a/g Mini Card Connection
• Integrated 10/100 Fast Ethernet LAN
• 56Kbps V.92 Data/Fax Modem

Other features

• Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
• ExpressCard/54 slot
• High definition 5.1 Channel audio hardware, two stereo 2W internal speakers with HD Audio 2.0 software
• Integrated Two Omnidirectional Microphone
• Built-in 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
• Altec Lansing Stereo Speakers
• Wi-Fi Catcher
• HDMI port output for HDTV video
• Internal 8-in-1 media card reader (removable), supports – Secure Digital (SD), SDIO, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick, MemoryStick PRO, xD-Picture Card, Hi Speed-SD and Hi Density-SD
• Multiple color options, including Sapphire Blue, Smoke Grey, Crimson Red and Bone White
• 85 WHr Li-Ion 9-cell 4400mA Standard Battery, 3 hrs backup
• Dimension (WxDxH): 406 x 302.6 x 50.7 mm
• Weight: 4.81 Kgs (with power pack)

Price and Availability

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T8300 powered Dell XPS M-1730 Laptop with 17-inch Widescreen WXGA TFT display,  WiFi catcher and 8X DVD Writer is available for starting price of about Rs. 98,000/- with one year warranty. Visit www.dell.com for more details.