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Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2

REVIEW DATE:02.24.05

Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2

REVIEW

By Cisco Cheng

The first edition of the Dell Inspiron XPS gaming portable blew us away when it debuted a year ago, but then it was eclipsed by faster, sleeker entries such as the Voodoo Envy m:790. Now, Dell has driven mobile gaming to even greater heights with the Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2, and it easily regains the Editors' Choice mantel in its class.

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Dell, Inc.

http://www.dell.com

Spec Data
  • Price as Tested: $3,318.00 Direct
  • Type: Gaming
  • Operating System: MS Windows XP Professional
  • Processor Name: Intel Pentium M 770
  • Processor Speed: 2.13 GHz
  • RAM: 1 GB
  • Weight: 8.5 lb
  • Screen Size: 17 inches
  • Screen Size Type: widescreen
  • Graphics Card: nVidia GeForce 6800 Go
  • Storage Capacity: 80 GB
  • Networking Options: 802.11g
  • Primary Optical Drive: DVD-ROM/CD-RW

Bottom Line

The Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 lights up your room like a Christmas tree with the interchanging colors, and the new look will have every gamer salivating for one. Add to the mix a super set of cutting-edge mobile components and you have the ultimate gaming machine.

Pros

Top-of-the-line graphics. Programmable lights.

Cons

Pointing stick is gone. Mouse buttons are a bit loud.


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