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Dell XPS M170 Gaming LaptopDell launched the new XPS M170 powerhouse, a laptop truly aimed for the gamer in you, packed with some of the latest technologies. Powered by an Intel Pentium M processor, the M170 delivers pure performance without draining out your battery.

The XPS M170 comes pre-loaded with Windows XP Media Center Edition, incorporating best-in-class software for managing and accessing your multimedia, including photo/video editing, an integrated TV tuner, DVD player among other features. A 17" TFT active matrix WUXGA (1920x1200) display and NVIDIA 256MB GeForce Go 6800 ULTRA complete this gamer's paradise.

Dell has indeed pushed the limits with the XPS M170, targeting it at the mobile user looking for not only sturdy performance, but also as a desktop replacement for home. With an 80GB Ultra ATA hard drive, the one thing that's missing from the "standard" XPS M170 is a DVD burner; yeah, it comes with only a 24x CD burner and DVD read capabilities, but that's not sufficient. You can, of course, choose to customize it with an 8x DVD+/-RW burner. Connectivity options are available in the form of an integrated 56k modem and 10/100/1000 gigabit ethernet support.

Prices start at US $2,699, and the XPS M170 is available from Dell's website.

(Via Pocket-lint.co.uk)

Dell XPS M170 Gaming Laptop Features Include:

  • Enhanced Performance

    Processor: Choice of Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 (2GHz, 2MB Cache,
    533MHz FSB), 770 (2.13GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB), or 780 (2.26GHz, 2MB
    Cache, 533MHz FSB)
  • Operating System: Genuine Windows® XP Professional Edition

    Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition

    Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition
  • Display: Get the big, sharp picture! Match the optional 256MB NVIDIA®
    GeForceTM Go 7800 GTX PCI Express x16 video card with the 17" Wide UXGA
    display with TrueLifeTM (1920 x 1200) for the ultimate visual experience.
  • Chipset: Intel's 915PM with 533MHz FSB, Dual Channel DDR2 memory and PCI
    Express x16 Graphics.
  • Memory: Up to 2GB of 533MHz DDR2 Dual Channel memory gives you maximum
    performance.
  • Wireless: Internal Mini PCI WiFi support via Intel wireless 802.11
    options. For optional Bluetooth connectivity, the Dell Wireless 350
    Bluetooth 2.0 solution is available at time of purchase only.
  • Storage: Up to 100 GB1 ATA-100 hard drive lets you store and access
    abundant data on your notebook.
  • Fixed Media Bay Options: Configurable with DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD+/-RW
    optical drive for ultimate scalability.

    Dell XPS M170 Gaming Laptop Specification:

    Processors
    Standard: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 (2.00GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
    Optional: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 770 (2.13GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
    Intel® Pentium® M Processor 780 (2.26GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
    Operating Systems: Genuine Windows® XP Professional Edition
    Genuine Windows® XP Home Edition
    Genuine Windows® XP Media Center Edition
    Office Suites & Productivity
    Standard:  WordPerfect®
    Optional: Microsoft Works Suite
    WordPerfect Office 12
    Microsoft Office 2003 Basic Edition
    Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition
    Microsoft Office 2003 Professional Edition
    Memory 1 GB of 533MHz DDR2 Dual Channel SDRAM standard, upgradable to 2 GB maximum
    2 SoDIMM sockets, both are user-accessible
    Power
    Battery: 9 cell (80WHr) "smart" lithium ion
    AC Adapter:  
    Input voltage: 90 to 265 VAC
    Input current (maximum): 2.5A at 90 VAC, full load
    Output current: 6.7A
    Output power: 130W standard
    Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.47 inch (38mm) x 2.6 inch (65mm) x 6.7 inch (170mm)
    Weight (with cables): 0.9 lbs. (950 g)