Dell Studio 17

(3.5 out of 5)

MSRP: $1599

This all-new desktop replacement offers multimedia mavens a vibrant display, zippy performance, and a customizable dock that makes Vista more intuitive.

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’t want to pay the XPS price tag. We have mixed feelings about the new Studio’s design, but for $1,599, you’ll get plenty of multimedia muscle. (See our video below.) All New Design We’re not sure what to make of the Studio design: it borrows aesthetic elements from both the Inspiron and XPS lines, and although it looks the part of a mid-range machine, it doesn’t represent the best of either series. The satin, solid-colored lid with the metal-stamped Dell logo looks just like the lids on the current Inspiron and XPS lines. Ours came in Midnight Blue, but it’s available in six other solid colors and four with trim.

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Dana Wollman