This is a big laptop let's make no mistake.  We really can't imagine lugging it around all day so it is best viewed as a desktop replacement, a task, which is quite capable of fulfilling.

As with all Dell's you get what you pay for and there is an extensive range of potential upgrades.  Standard kit includes Pentium Dual Core 1.7ghz processor, 320gb hard drive and 2gb RAM.

What we like

• Stylish design - Dell finally gets it.
• Runs very cool.
• Competent performer for the price.

What we wish were better

• Mind boggling array of options and extras
• Battery life just over two hours

Conclusion

The Dell Studio 17 is a good all-round machine capable of replacing your desktop.  Whilst it is easy to relocate you certainly wouldn't want to carry it around with you all day.  Nonetheless great value and well worthy of consideration especially, if you couldn't be seen with an Inspiron!  Consider a potential purchase against the Asus M70

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DELL Studio 17 1749 i3 330M 213G 3GB 250G 3G 100FdBk    US $749.00

DELL Studio 17 1749 i3 330M 213GHz 250GB 3GB 100FdBk    US $779.00

4GB Single Memory RAM For Dell Laptop Studio 17 15 1555    US $239.99

8GB 4GBx2 Memory RAM For Dell Laptop Studio 17 15 1555    US $448.99

DELL Studio 17 1749 i5 430M 253GHz 4GB 320GB 100FdBk    US $799.00

NEW DELL STUDIO 1745 173 WXGA GLOSSY LCD SCREEN LED    US $114.69

Dell Studio 17 1737 4GB 500HD Intel C2D 21GHZ BLUE    US $466.00

8GB upgrade RAM 1066MHz for Dell Studio 17 15 4GBx2    US $229.99

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It is equipped with a 2ghz Core Duo Intel processor, 3gb of RAM and a 250gb hard dirve.  It weighs in at a hefty 3.7kg and battery life, for a machine of this size, is an excellent 180 mins.

It has a 17 inch TFT monitor that produces sharp even images in rich colors and runs at an impressive resolution of 1440x900 pixels.

We liked

• For a fairly low cost laptop the graphic card offers sufficient power for basic gaming.
• Great for watching DVDs
• Good sound from the fitted speakers

We didn't like

The keyboard which isn't as good as some competitors

Conclusion

An excellent 17inch laptop with the capability to handle media and graphics work competently.  Hardly bleeding edge but certainly good enough for most consumer requirements.  We'd score it at 80%.