- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Dell XPS 17
- 17.3"
- 3 GHz Dual core
- 12 GB
- 1,000 GB HDD
#4 in Fastest Dell laptops
Released July, 2011
by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)From Blu-ray discs to YouTube videos, images were detailed, crisp, and colorful.
Conclusion Check out the Dell XPS 17
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Dell XPS 17
3 GHz
Rated 100% by by Brian--reviewer (Feb, 2011)What's the point of buying a laptop nowadays that can't play Blu-Rays?? The 6GB of RAM instead of 4GB is also a nice addition.
screen size
17.3"
13.3"
15.4"
XPS 17 by Alex--average-joe (Feb, 2013)I also didn't plan on carrying it around, so I wanted a large screen size.
XPS 17 by SFCShadow (Nov, 2012)I wanted something with a big screen and the 17.3" screen does help ease these older eyes, and I knew the price would be a hefty laptop.
screen resolution
XPS 17 by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)The 1080p trailer for Thor was crystal clear, and we could make out fine details in costumes and set pieces.
XPS 17 by First-laptop-user (Sep, 2011)when i first used it i notice that there were a few black dots on the screen (kinda looked like dead pixels) but they weren't they were too big to be that.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 1.65 GHz   | 3 GHz |
XPS 17 by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)The XPS 17 3D features a 2.3-GHz Intel Core i7 2820QM CPU, 8GB of RAM, and two 750GB, 7200-rpm hard drives (1.5TB total).
processor
XPS 17 by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)Dell has updated the XPS 17 with a 2nd-generation Intel Core i7 CPU, dual 750GB hard drives, top-tier Nvidia graphics, JBL speakers (and a subwoofer) an HD webcam, and Blu-ray player.
memory
| 0 GB | 3.91 GB  | 20 GB |
XPS 17 by First-laptop-user (Sep, 2011)it works for me (then again, my old desktop had less than 1/2 gb ram and 225 gb or memory with a really crappy video card so i might not know what i am saying) it works for me, but will it work for you?
XPS 17 by M.-Wang (May, 2011)Dell is advertising "up to 16GB RAM" in 4GBx4 configuration, and this is clearly not the case.
Performance Real world tests of Dell XPS 17
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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2 MP -
12 GB -
1,000 GB -
3 GHz -
watch high-definition movies on Blu-Ray discs -
17.3" -
572 MB/s (USB 3.0)
cons
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5,556 g -
114 mm -
can't read a camera or phone memory card -
3 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v3.0) -
Jul, 2011
Reviews Word on the street
 |    Rated by 44 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Moira-Ashleigh--Graphic-designer (Jan, 2012) Rated 80% by by SFCShadow (Nov, 2012)  Rated 80% by by M.-Wang (May, 2011) |
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Screen
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Alaska-Computer-TechThe screen is really bright and high resolution.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 20% by by Mike-Merrill---RightonMainSt (Mar, 2012)I loved this laptop at first- the screen looked beautiful and the colors are rich.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)It also took 1:02 to encode a 5-minute 1080p clip to an iPod touch format video using Cyberlink Media Espresso, much faster than the 2:40 category average.
Gpu
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)The only thing missing was an additional 8GB of RAM, the optional TV tuner ($50) and Intel Wireless Display, which can't be added to configurations with a 3D display.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)It includes a Core i7 2820QM CPU, 8GB of RAM (available on 3D units only), Nvidia GeForce GT555M graphics with 3GB of video memory, a 3D-capable display, Nvidia 3DTV technology, one pair of 3D glasses, and a 9-cell battery.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by dbanimate (Oct, 2011)Picture quality is beautiful for both - haven't used the 3D yet.
3d
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Henny (Nov, 2011)the blu ray is great, the blu ray 3d s even better.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Henny (Nov, 2011)So i had my fiance set it up for me...the screen is clear, the 3d is outstanding.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | by LaptopMag (Apr, 2011)Just like the HP Envy 17 3D, the XPS 17 3D can't convert 2D Blu-rays into 3D.
Storage
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by M.-Wang (May, 2011)I have to call Dell support line and have the DVDs shipped to me, but they are at least free of charge.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by dbanimate (Oct, 2011)DVD/BluRay - Slide loading rather than the tray would have been nice, but I've heard people say they're more difficult to repair.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by M.-Wang (May, 2011)Once the hardware is in place, I reinstall the OS with the DVD which had cost me $19 extra, and wipe the 640GB drive to use for data.
Keyboard
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Darlene (Nov, 2011)The keyboard has a nice comfortable size, a plus for me, and a full number pad too.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 60% by by 80sGuy (Feb, 2012)By far this is the quietest keyboard that I have ever laid my fingers on to and it handles and performs with virtually zero surface flexing.
Dell XPS 17 17.3", 3 GHz, 12 GB, 1,000 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by J.-Walser (Sep, 2011)The backlit keyboard is very nice.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga Really fast internal storage Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga vs Dell XPS 17 |
 | 3 | Apple MacBook Pro 7th Gen Has a light sensor Apple MacBook Pro 7th Gen vs Dell XPS 17 |
 | 4 | Sony VAIO E Series 3-way tie: Most CPU cores Sony VAIO E Series vs Dell XPS 17 |
 | 5 | HP Compaq Presario CQ57 Newest on the market HP Compaq Presario CQ57 vs Dell XPS 17 |
 | 6 | Lenovo ThinkPad W Series W510 7-way tie: Has a microphone jack Lenovo ThinkPad W Series W510 vs Dell XPS 17 |
 | 7 | Gateway NV Series NV55C56u 4-way tie: Much more advanced architecture Gateway NV Series NV55C56u vs Dell XPS 17 |
 | 8 | ASUS G53 Series G53SW 4-way tie: Much more advanced architecture ASUS G53 Series G53SW vs Dell XPS 17 |
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Editions Editions of the Dell XPS 17
| Price | Edition | Resolution | Internal storage | Thickness | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
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 | | 1366 x 768 | 640 GB | 33 mm | X17L-751ELS | | ||||
 | | 1600 x 900 | 1,000 GB | 114 mm | XPS 17 | | ||||
