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This new laptop from Dell is being called the fastest available by many. Let’s see, it has an Intel Core Duo processor with clocks up to 2.16 GHz, an NVIDIA GeForce  7900 GTX 512MB GDDR3 video card, DDR2-667 Memory, and a 17" Screen. What more do you want?

There are several reviews online already. We missed the cut on getting our hands on this one, but look out for a couple reviews of  Built in EV-DO laptops.

• AnandTech has a real good review.
• My buddies over at Notebookreview.com have a good one as well.

The Dell XPS 1710 was release last week, read on for the press release.

Dell’s Fastest Consumer Notebook Unites Power, Bold Looks For Gamers on The Move
XPS M1710 Delivers Speed, Special-Edition Formula Red Design, Multimedia

Mobile gamers now can bring the firepower of dual-core processors and 512 MB graphics to their next tournament thanks to Dell’s fastest consumer notebook, the XPS M1710, introduced today.

For serious gamers looking for an edge on their next opponent, the XPS M1710 notebook offers blazing performance to match its bold looks. With Intel Core  Duo processors, NVIDIA  512 MB GeForce  Go 7900 GTX graphics technology and up to 4 GB of memory, the XPS M1710 can deliver up to 35 percent better performance than its predecessor. Customers can play 3-D games at high settings for stunning realism while simultaneously performing intensive tasks such as encoding music or running a virus scan without zapping performance.

Dell offers unique design choices of Special Edition Formula Red or Metallic Black displays so gamers can play in high style. To further customize the look, each XPS M1710 notebook features an illuminated XPS touchpad and adjustable 16-color perimeter lighting.

"Dell is again delivering the most advanced features to the gaming community, especially customers who want the performance and freedom to play anywhere," said Brett Faulk, Dell director of consumer mobile product marketing. "We continue to partner with the industry’s performance leaders to offer the best technologies and gaming experience for our customers."

Starting at 8.75 pounds, the XPS M1710, with its magnesium-alloy reinforced RoadReady^TM  chassis, is rugged enough to withstand punishment yet light enough to take the game on the road without draining the player’s energy.

The top-of-the-line XPS M1710 also incorporates multimedia features to entertain. Dell increased the brightness of its TrueLife 17-inch widescreen UXGA display by 30 percent to enhance detail and clarity for games, photos and movies. The Dell notebook also comes with MediaDirect  buttons and a 5-in-1 media card reader to save time and enable fast access to digital content. Standard Windows  XP Media Center Edition 2005 and an optional TV tuner enable viewing or recording TV programs.

Additional XPS M1710 features include:

The XPS M1710 Metallic Black model is available immediately worldwide starting at $2,600 with an Intel Duo Core T2400 processor, Windows  XP Media Center Edition 2005, 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GS graphics, 1 GB DDR2 memory, nine-cell battery, 60 GB hard drive, and one-year limited warranty. The Special Edition Formula Red model is available in the United States and Canada only priced at $3,400 with an Intel Core Duo T2500 processor, 512 MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 7900 GTX graphics and 80 GB4 hard drive. For additional product details visit www.dell.com/xps. Photos are available at www.dell.com/photos.

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