Which notebook has the best Specs for a gamer? They are both great looking laptops but one has a slightly better mobile GPU while the other has a Blu-Ray drive but I watch my Blu-rays thru my PS3 on to my lovely 32" Sony Bravia TV. Let me hear your opinions on then please? The First machine is this one £919 Intel Core i7 Processor Blu-Ray Drive Reads multiple disc formats Intel Turbo Boost Technology Bluetooth Technical Details Main Specifications Product Description: - Core i7 2630QM 2 GHz - 16.4" TFT Dimensions (WxDxH): 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 3.3 cm Weight: 3.1 kg System Type: Notebook Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM / 2 GHz ( 2.9 GHz ) ( Quad-Core ) Cache Memory: 6 MB - L3 Cache RAM: 4 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz - PC3-10600 ( 1 x 4 GB ) Card Reader: Yes Hard Drive: 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm Optical Storage: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated Display: 16.4" TFT 1600 x 900 ( WXGA++ ) - 16:9 Graphics Controller: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M Video Memory: 1 GB Audio Output: Sound card Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 HS Notebook Camera: Integrated - 1.31 Megapixel Input Device: Touchpad, backlit keyboard Battery: Lithium Ion Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Microsoft Office Preloaded: Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC. Environmental Standards: ENERGY STAR Qualified Manufacturer Warranty: 2 years warranty Extended Specifications General Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, Bluetooth aerial Colour: Black Depth: 27.2 cm Height: 3.3 cm System Type: Notebook Weight: 3.1 kg Width: 39.9 cm Audio Audio Input: Microphone Audio Output: Sound card Compliant Standards: Dolby Home Theater Battery Installed Qty: 1 Technology: Lithium Ion Type: battery_type_lithium_ion Cache Memory Installed Size: 6 MB Type: L3 Cache Card Reader Supported Flash Memory Cards: SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card Display Display Type: 16.4" TFT Features: Auto Luminance Control Max Resolution: 1600 x 900 ( WXGA++ ) Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slot(s): 2 (total) / 1 (free) x memory Interfaces: 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ¦ 2 x SuperSpeed USB - 9 pin USB Type A ¦ 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 PIN FireWire ¦ 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ¦ 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm / TOSLINK ¦ 1 x audio / video - HDMI output - 19 pin HDMI Type A ¦ 1 x display / video - VGA output - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ¦ 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 Input Device(s) Type: Touchpad, backlit keyboard Manufacturer Warranty Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 2 years Service & Support: 2 years warranty Networking Compliant Standards: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, Bluetooth 3.0 HS Networking: Network adapter Operating System / Software OS Provided: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition Software: VAIO Update, VAIO Care, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, VAIO Gate, VAIO Media Gallery, VAIO Transfer Support, VAIO Smart Network, McAfee Internet Security Suite (30 days trial), Sony PS3 Remote Play Software, Sony PS3 Remote Keyboard Software, Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition, Microsoft Office 2010 Starter, Sony Quick Web Access, Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, Windows Live Essentials 2011, Adobe Premiere Elements 9, Adobe Reader 10, McAfee Online Backup (Powered by Mozy) (30 days trial) Optical Storage CD / DVD Rewrite Speed: 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) Optical Storage (2nd) Read Speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) / 4x (BD) Type: DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM / BD-ROM - integrated Write Speed: 16x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 4x (DVD±R DL) Power Power Device: External Processor Chipset Type: Mobile Intel HM65 Express Features: Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Processor: Intel Core i7 2630QM / 2 GHz RAM Installed Size: 4 GB / 8 GB (max) Memory Specification Compliance: PC3-10600 Technology: DDR3 SDRAM - 1333 MHz Storage Hard Drive: 500 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm Storage Controller (2nd ) Type: Serial ATA Video Graphics Processor / Vendor: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M Video Memory: 1 GB Miscellaneous Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
This is the 2nd machine I am looking at, £914 COLOUR CHOICE Silver Anodized Aluminum Cover edit PROCESSOR 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM processor 2.00 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.90 GHz edit OPERATING SYSTEM English Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 BIT) edit SYSTEM RECOVERY OS Media MUI Windows® 7 Home Premium (64 BIT) Resource DVD edit SERVICES AND SUPPORT 1 year of coverage included with your PC edit Dell Recommends We offer the perfect support level. Upgrade to a 1 year In-home hardware support today Upgrade to 1Yr In-Home Hardware Support [add £115.00 or £6/month1] DATASAFE ONLINE BACKUP DataSafe Online Backup 2GB - 1 year licence edit OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ads. edit SECURITY SOFTWARE McAfee® SecurityCenter 15 Month Subscription edit LCD 17.3"(44 cm) HD+ WLED True-Life (1600x900) with 2.0 Mega Pixel Integrated Camera edit GRAPHICS CARD 3GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M Graphics Card edit MEMORY 6144MB (1x2GB, 1x4GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel SDRAM edit OPTICAL DRIVE DVD+/-RW (DVD, CD read and write) edit HARD DRIVE 1TB (7,200rpm) Serial ATA Dual HDD - (2x500GB) edit PRIMARY BATTERY 9-cell 90Whr Lithium Ion battery edit KEYBOARD Backlit UK/Irish Qwerty Keyboard edit WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (EUR) edit Accessories Also included with your system Gedis Bundle Reference N08X7M06 Order Information XPS L702x Order - UK Shipping Documents English Documentation DataSafe Datasafe Local 2.3 Basic Dell System Media Kit XPS L702x Resource DVD Power Supply 150W AC Adaptor Cables UK 250V Power Cord Service Standard Service - 1 year of Collect & Return 10 day coverage included with your PC k slot (cable lock sold separately)
they both have basically the same core hardware, the GT540 is your limiting factor basically, so go for the cheapest/ best looking imo
The second laptop is the one to go for if you require a laptop more geared towards gaming but only if we are comparing these two laptops in isolation. Just to clarify the GT555m in the XPS17 (the second laptop listed) is the 144SP/24 ROP/192bit DDR3 model not the anemic 96SP/4 ROP (yes 4, that isn't a typo)/128bit GDDR5 model. Anantech have recently reviewed the Alienware M14x; which has roughly the same configuration as the XPS17, and it compares very favourably against the XPS15 which includes the GT540m. The price for the XPS17 seems a bit high though. I am sure www.dmxdimension.com has some for quite a bit less than that (links you through to the dell configurator). Yep, I was right: Intel Core i7 2630QM 2.00GHz Windows 7 Home Premium 17.3in HD+ WLED (1600X900) 6144MB 1TB DVD Writer 3GB Nvidia Geforce GT 555M £879 As an example, not much more money will buy you a Alienware M17x with a HD6870m (£1299). £1599 will get you the same M17x with a 2720QM / HD6990m combo.
The first laptop is a Sony Viao and the second is, as correctly spotted by xaser04 a XPS17 Yes I messed up the prices on them The Sony is £919 The XPS17 is £914
