Compare Prices : Dell Studio 17 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If you wouldn't be seen dead with an entry-level Inspiron and are feeling the credit crunch too much for an XPS, Dell has a new range for you, called Studio. The 17-inch model starts at a relatively bargainous £499, and boasts a slot-loading DVD drive ...

Pros: Good value ; easy to personalise ; HDMI output ; 5 USB ports

Cons: Odd texture on mouse trackpad ; Limited hard drive options

Verdict: The Studio 17 is by no means as attractive or desirable as an XPS laptop, but it is slightly more appealing than an Inspiron. With that in mind, it achieves its objective: to be cheaper than an XPS without sacrificing too much in the way of looks. ...

Review summary: Last year Dell finally realized that consumers don't want another nameless, faceless black and gray laptop that gets lost in the crowd. Today's mobile generation wants notebooks that are as unique and stylish as possible. The result was the amazingly ...

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

Pros: Vibrant display with good viewing angles, Great performance, Intuitive on-screen dock, Discrete graphics

Cons: Polarizing, bulky design, Finicky volume controls

Verdict: The keyboard is comfortable to type on and we like its glowing white backlight when in use. Above the keyboard is a thick black panel with a speaker strip and touch-sensitive controls, which also glows white. The thickness of the panel, combined with ...

Review summary: This offering from long time laptop makers, Dell packs enough features for the family while being serious enough to get down to business. It's a robust machine with a large screen. But what else does it offer? Read on for our review.