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As one of the flagship models in Dell’s Studio range, the 1749 is primarily designed to offer desktop computing and graphical performance in a portable solution. Overall it achieves this with an impressive feature list at an even more impressive price...
If you’re looking for desktop functionality with added portability the 1749 is certainly your best bet. It carries a number of features which notebooks in the same price range simply fail to match. Nonetheless, the size is somewhat of an issue for the...
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Dell's Studio 17 1749 is a 3.5kg, 17in laptop with a Core i5-based CPU and plenty of built-in features. It's a laptop that's designed for users who want an affordable desktop replacement, media centre or gaming PC. There are some things about it that...
Fast overall performance, two internal hard drives, Blu-ray player, good quality 17in screen...
Screen and bezel are too glossy, keyboard bounces when typing...
Dell's Studio 17 1749 is a 17in notebook that can be used as a business laptop, gaming PC or even as a media centre. It provides good performance, plenty of hard drive space and even its battery life is acceptable considering the size of the notebook. A l...
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Plentiful screen estate and terrific performance highlight the Dell Studio 17 desktop-replacement laptop. Plentiful screen estate and terrific performance highlight the Dell Studio 17 desktop-replacement laptop. With the average laptop, one sticky is...
The Dell Studio 17 is a solid laptop and ships in a variety of configurations starting at £599. Stock, it's a sedately handsome portable, but you can order it with a graphic or with a brighter colour on the lid to set your laptop apart from the crowd...
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When it comes to mobile phones, tablet PCs or one of those brightly-coloured public access kiosks you find in airports and shopping centres, touchscreen displays make perfect sense. They do away with the need for a space-consuming keyboard and let the...
Dell’s done well to bundle some fast components with a 17.3in screen while keeping everything tantalisingly close to the £1000 mark. And although I’m not sold on the idea of touchscreen laptops, the fact Dell isn’t charging a huge premium for it means...
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The Dell Studio 17 1747 is a hefty beast. You'll want to use it as a desktop replacement rather than a portable to carry around with you. Still, the glossy black case with subtle patterning and red edging looks pretty neat, so it won't be out of place...
Great-looking screen, responsive and fast computer chip, neat extra features and good battery life...
Disappointing and occasionally unresponsive touchscreen, occasional lapses in styling...
Big can be beautiful, and this laptop proves it. It's not Apple-stylish but overall has a lot going for itKey specs3.5mm jack, eSATA, Ethernet, ExpressCard 34, HDMI, Li-ion battery, MemoryStick, SD, SDHC, Touchscreen, USB, VGA, Wi-Fi, Windows 7...
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itreviews.com Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:39
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The new Studio 17 is an impressive laptop, but we're not totally convinced there's a big market for touch-screen laptops. Although fun at first, it wasn't long before we cast the touch-screen controls aside in favour of the keyboard and touch pad meth...
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Recently, the people at Dell have been doing a few swanky things that have grabbed my attention. From their 3D gaming technology to their new teeny-tiny Alienware M11x laptop that has a motherboard so powerful it’ll make playing with Robocop seem like...
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stuff.tv Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:39
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Before the iPhone was launched, the mobile networks were worried that the ‘’ control system wouldn’t catch on. How wrong they were – it’s now a standard feature for , and laptops and monitors are only just catching up. As such, Dell’s latest incarnatio...
Four point multitouch. Responsive screen. Fast CPU...
Low-end graphics chip. Low-res screen. Few multitouch apps...
The state of the art screen may be a little before its time, but this is an excellent desktop replacement regardless...
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wired.co.uk Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:39
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Wired magazine tested multi-touch PCs in the February issue, but this is the first laptop with a multi-touch screen we've seen.Dell's Studio 17 has a 17-inch, 1,600 x 900-pixel display. The touchscreen is accurate and works well, and is especially fun...
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whatlaptop.techradar.com Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:39
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Building on the strong foundation of its excellent Studio 15, Dell's Studio 1747 packs the same stunning quad-core power and usability, while adding a larger screen and improved graphics and sound; making it a fantastic and affordable multimedia machi...
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Building on the strong foundation of its excellent Studio 15 range, Dell's Studio 1747 packs the same stunning quad-core power and usability, while adding a larger screen and improved graphics and sound, making it a fantastic multimedia machine. Perfor...
Core i7 processor, 3D performance, Integrated subwoofer...
Keyboard flex...
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Our review model Dell 17 came with an eyewateringly green lid - it comes in a range of colours, and we were apparently sent the ‘puréed frog' model. Joking aside, the Studio is a good-looking system. A row of white LEDs and topographical lines across t...
Packed with features, only its value for money lets it escape without an award this month...
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We examined Dells new Studio line back in August and found an excellent 15in laptop, but one that was undermined by Dells confusing pricing structure. Despite sitting just below Dells own XPS range of laptops, it wasnt that much cheaper - which mad...
Looks and feels great, but a hefty price – once you’ve tweaked its specs – means that rivals offer better value...
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Dells Studio 17 is the cheapest desktop-replacement laptop here at just under £900, but it looks more expensive thanks to its decorated lid. Oddly, theres no latch or other mechanism to keep the lid closed. Despite its price, the Studio 17 is gene...
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We examined Dell's new Studio line back in August and found an excellent 15in laptop, but one that was undermined by Dell's confusing pricing structure. Despite sitting just below Dell's own XPS range of laptops, it wasn't that much cheaper - which mad...
Looks and feels good, but a high price and high-profile omissions mean that rivals offer better value...
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We examined Dell's new Studio line back in August and found an excellent 15in laptop, but one that was undermined by Dell's confusing pricing structure. Despite sitting just below Dell's own XPS range of laptops, it wasn't that much cheaper - which mad...
Looks and feels good, but a high price and high-profile omissions mean that rivals offer better value...
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Sitting halfway between the entry-level Inspiron range and the high-end XPS series is Dell's new line of Studio laptops, designed for those who want more individuality in their notebook. Well, on the laptop lid, anyway, which is available in no less...
Lots of colour options, Gorgeous hires screen, Decent performance...
DVDs look a little grainy, Chunky...
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This is a powerful notebook at a great price " making it ideal for all the family...
Great spec, good price, powerful...
Standard finish, awkward design...
This is a powerful notebook at a great price – making it ideal for all the family...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:40
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The Dell Studio 17 is an HD-ready laptop with a hi-res 17-inch widescreen and Blu-ray/CD/DVD combo drive. With optional dual hard drives (2x 320GB), and a 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 graphics card, it also has support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, fou...
This is a serious piece of kit if your looking to ditch your desktop PC. The 17-inch screen does the business and you also get a Blu-ray drive, so HD heaven awaits. It's certainly no slouch in the performance stakes either, as Intel's latest Core...
There's no denying this is a well-built laptop, but it's based on a smaller 13.3-inch design. Dell has simply made it larger to fit the stonking screen. Kind of like an awkward child, it means the shape and size looks odd in places. The keyboard l...
Big and tough enough to look after itself, it will easily stand up to the demands of a full family battering it day in day out. What's more, it's superhero powerful, making it easier to consign your old desktop PC to the recycler. Best offers for...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:40
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First announced at the beginning of the summer, the Dell Studio 17 is a laptop that you can personalize right down to the keyboard. The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly cranks up the price. The version that Dell sent us to test is...
Very customizable, Color options, Battery life of 2 hours, 4 minutes is acceptable, HDMI VGA 5 USB, Full keyboard including numeric keypad...
No eSATA, Heavy, Battery life of 2 hours, 4 minutes could be improved...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:40
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There has always been a gap between Dell’s popular mainstream Inspiron notebook series and its higher end XPS models.Now it has bridged this gap with the Studio family, incorporating features found in both product lines.The Studio line-up features 15in...
Good build quality; decent processor performance...
Heavy; not suited to gaming...
Gaming performance isn’t great, but otherwise this is a well-designed and solidly built notebook...
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The Dell Studio line has been created to sit between the high-end XPS range and the consumer focused Inspiron range. It takes its design directly from the XPS but the use of slightly cheaper materials makes it a more cost-effective solution. You can pe...
Great desktop replacement, Highly comfortable to use, Quick and nimble performance...
Basic 1440 x 900 pixel native resolution...
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Dells new Studio 17 is a stylish leviathan of a notebook thats geared towards home users, with an emphasis on multimedia. Its well designed and has a good array of features, but its lime-coloured lid wasnt a pleaser. Luckily, its only one of many...
Excellent screen, good usability, eSATA port, HDMI port, latest connectivity options, interesting design options...
No Blu-ray drive, heavy...
If you’re looking for a desktop replacement with processing power, plenty of storage, an excellent screen and great connectivity options then the Dell Studio 17 (1735) is a hard product to beat...
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With the average laptop, one sticky issue is the relatively small size of the display and keyboard--a necessary trade-off to keep users from suffering muscle strain while toting the notebook around. However, if you're looking for a system that you can...
Lots of screen acreage, Excellent performance...
Lacks pizzazz, Confusing port arrangement...
Dell's Studio 17 is a solid design that comes in a wide variety of configurations...
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The best part about a media center laptop is that you almost never have to worry about feature and performance limitations. Yeah, it's deskbound and unlikely to see the inside of a backpack, but its size means you can cram in all the newest technolo...
Quad-core processing. Multitouch screen is an interesting twist. Three video-out options. Excellent battery life for a media center laptop. Configurable. Dual hard drive support. Great gaming scores. Superb user experience. Over 200 designs to choose from.
Very heavy for a 17-inch laptop.
The Dell Studio 17 (Multitouch) media center laptop is crammed with all the latest technologies, including a multitouch screen, an Intel quad core processor, and humongous battery that will give you over 4 hours of battery life...
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The Dell Studio 17 we have on hand for review today is an interesting critter with a fairly worthwhile backstory. Oftentimes when you get to the 17" form factor you're dealing with bulky desktop replacement machines that offer questionable value over j...
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Dell's 17-inch studio series brings power for applications and games right to your desk. The stunning 17-incher puts the power of the ATI HD 5650 graphics chip right at your fingertips--the question is, does it put up respectable numbers in the middle-...
High performance for applications, Fit for gaming, Stable, well-designed case, Large, precise touchpad, Good sound, Integrated 3G/HSPA module, Open hard drive bay, Sufficient number of ports...
Spring-action keys, Low contrast and viewing angle, Noisy cooling system, even at idle, High amount of waste heat...
Gamers have much to be happy about with the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650. The DirectX-11 GPU can play current games in high detail at resolutions of 1366x768 without concern. In comparison, Nvidia's GT 330M was overwhelmed to various degrees in the same te...
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Although it lacks a Blu-ray drive, the rest of its feature set should satisfy most, and its performance is good as well. Movie lovers will most likely enjoy the excellent speakers that combine with its large display to make it a viable entertainment option in...
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By Florian Wimmer 01/11/2010 Those who choose Dell's Studio range, expect design, quality and of course computing power for multimedia and middle class gaming. The Studio 1747 is the biggest representative of the Studio range with a 17.3 inch display...
Plain, but quality design, Good workmanship, Good input devices, Numerous configuration alternatives, Efficient components, Great loudspeakers...
Noisy load operating, Extreme heating under load, Very hot adapter, Average display, Quite heavy, Partly very expensive surcharge positions...
Dell's Studio 1747 spoils its chance of a very good rating due to one or two severe faults. The only average display with its tight vertical viewing angles and the not very homogenous illumination but especially the unreasonably high operating temperature...
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onlinenotebook.com Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:39
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Dell Studio s1745-3691 has an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 / 2.2 GHz dual core processor, it has data bus speed of 800 Mhz, it has 2 MB L2 cache. The laptop has 4 (2×2) GB DDR2 SDRAM (not expandable) at 667 Mhz, The hard disk is 500 GB SATA interface at 720...
Plenty of connection ports, stellar speakers, comfortable keyboard...
Lacks a Bluray drive...
Dell Studio s1745-3691 is a great desktop replacement, the JBL 2.1 speakers give you a never before heard of speaker experience on a laptop. However, it lacks a Blu-ray drive. If you don’t care about the optical drive, then get this laptop...
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Dell Studio 17 (1747) Review Article ContentsDell Studio 17 (1747) Review The Studio 17 is a 17-inch multimedia and gaming desktop-replacement notebook from Dell. This system can be configured with Intel Core i7 processors as well as high-end ATI Mob...
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Bleeding-edge performance at a reasonable price. That’s what Dell delivers in the Studio 17, a $1,164, 17.3-inch multimedia laptop. For hundreds of dollars less than other quad-core systems, it offers comparable speed and even better battery life. The...
Strong performance for the money, Crisp, loud JBL speakers, Relatively long battery life, Reasonably priced...
Full HD display costs extra, Bottom gets hot, Keyboard has some flex...
A blazing quad-core notebook that delivers an excellent multimedia experience for an affordable price.
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Before we look at its technical performance, we like to get a feel for each laptop, checking the case and finishing. Sometimes its easy to get seduced by promises of high speeds, but sooner or later, a faster model will arrive at the same p...
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If you can spot the Dell Studio 1737 (s1737-USE0145) ($749.98 list) in your local Staples, your eyes are already locked in on the prize: Its sweet, delectable 17-inch widescreen will dazzle you, and its 4GB of memory should be ample for your needs...
Hard-to-beat price. Gorgeous 17-inch widescreen. 4GB of memory. Five USB ports. HDMI and E-SATA ports. Full size numeric keypad. Soft mouse buttons.
Slight bend in the keyboard. Only 802.11g wireless.
The Dell Studio 1737 (s1737-USE0145) is a terrific 17-inch media center for those non-performance-seekers and value shoppers...
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insidehw.com Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:40
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Last month we tested model 1535 from new Studio series of notebooks from Dell and this time we got another model from same series but with slightly bigger dimensions. For all of you that missed that review we will say that Studio series is intended for...
The price tag for this notebook (1270€) may look too high, but don’t forget about display that supports resolution up to 1920x1200 and its exceptional quality. Also with this model you get Radeon HD 3650 that can be used for playing most of new...
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REVIEW Dell is not known as a premier product designer, but it does a decent job with the design of its ultraportable and mainstream laptops. Its 17-inch laptops, like the Inspiron 1720, are unflattering bulky 10-pound machines whose buyers are mainl...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2014-06-29 01:21:40
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There has always been a gap between Dell’s popular mainstream Inspiron notebook series and its higher end XPS models. Now it has bridged this gap with the Studio family, incorporating features found in both product lines. The Studio line-up features 15...
Good build quality; decent processor performance...
Heavy; not suited to gaming...
Gaming performance isn’t great, but otherwise this is a well-designed and solidly built notebook...
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In principal the Dell Studio 17 has the same advantages than the Studio 15. The 17 inch model basically differs by offering a bigger screen with higher resolution and therewith bigger desktop size, and by a keyboard with a separate number pad. The desi...
Design of the case is user customisable, Robust, compact case, Userfriendly order of the interfaces, Gigabit LAN, optionally UMTS, Userfriendly input devices, Bright LED display with very good contrast, Many options for user customisation, Option for batt...
Only glossy displays available, Moderate multimedia (3D) performance, Moderate sound output...
In principal the Dell Studio 17 has the same advantages than the Studio 15. The 17 inch model basically differs by offering a bigger screen with higher resolution and therewith bigger desktop size, and by a keyboard with a separate number pad.The design o...
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Last year Dell finally realized that consumers dont want another nameless, faceless black and gray laptop that gets lost in the crowd.
Beautiful design, Solid selection of available configurations, Reasonable battery life, Nice keyboard, touchpad and media buttons, Great component layout, Dell Dock is a nice feature, Good value for the price...
No lugs/screw posts for VGA cable and no docking station connector, Allinone access cover on the bottom of the notebook is either great or frustrating, No option for better graphics than ATI Radeon HD 3650 at this time...
All things said and done, the Dell Studio 17 is the most impressive 17-inch consumer notebook weve seen so far this year. The build quality, range of customizable options, expandability, style, and price make this an excellent choice if youre in the...
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This all-new desktop replacement offers multimedia mavens a vibrant display, zippy performance, and a customizable dock that makes Vista more intuitive.
Vibrant display with good viewing angles, Great performance, Intuitive on-screen dock, Discrete graphics...
Polarizing, bulky design, Finicky volume controls...
The Dell Studio 17 is one of two flagship models in the company’s new Studio line, a mid-range line positioned between the entry-level Inspiron and high-end XPS series. Studio is for people who want something more powerful than an Inspiron, but don&...
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