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Dell Vostro 1700

SKU: 21470226 Quickfind Code: 138252

This product is no longer available.

Exclusive to Laptops Direct! This new Dell Vostro 1700 is over £150 cheaper than the equivalent model direct from Dell.

If you're looking for the most power for your money then this Dell Vostro will exceed your expectations.

Designed as a desktop replacement this powerful laptop is ideal for gaming, graphical work, mulitmedia and anything else you throw at it.

With the latest Core 2 Duo processor coupled with 2GB of RAM this is one fast laptop. The 256MB dedicated graphics card gives you the ability to play games and use any graphically demanding applications. This is coupled with a superb 17" HD Widescreen display providing great visual performance, perfect for movies and photos alike.

All this cool hardware is partnered with Microsoft’s top tier version of Vista – Ultimate Edition, which includes all the bells and whistles you could ask for.

There’s no need to worry about running low on juice either – with a high capacity battery you’ll get up to 4 hours mains free usage (dependant on usage)

This is our lowest price for such a powerful laptop so pick one up before it's too late!

  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 - 2GHz (x2), 800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache
  • RAM: 2GB DDR2-667MHz
  • Hard Drive: 160GB Serial ATA 7200rpm
  • Screen: 17" Widescreen TFT (1440x900 - 16:10)
  • Optical Drive: DVD±RW
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT 256MB
  • Wireless LAN: 802.11a/b/g
  • Warranty: 1 Year Business Hardware Support
  • Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate
 

Question from tref: Asked on 10/03/2008 Does this laptop have a card reader and how many USB ports does it have?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 10/03/2008
The Vostro 1700 has an 8-in-1 card reader and 5 USB2.0 ports.

Question from andy: Asked on 07/03/2008 What is the max ram if i needed to upgrade

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/03/2008
I should take 4GB but only 3GB would be usable in a 32 bit operating system.

Question from steve: Asked on 07/03/2008 can this laptop we provided with xp instead of vista?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/03/2008
Yes, if you call the sales department they will be able to sort you out.

Question from Darren: Asked on 07/03/2008 Does this come in any other colours and does it also have WiFi (or similar) technology enabling me to connect to the internet wireless please?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/03/2008
This laptop does have integrated wireless, but does not come in any other colours.

Question from Jonny: Asked on 07/03/2008 I would like to know if its possible to downgrade this to XP Pro. Microsoft license says you can do this if you have Vista Ultimate or Business, but is it easy to sort out the key/activations with microsoft over the phone? Or a pain? What about installing drivers under WinXP?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 08/03/2008
It's easy enough to do, drivers will be available from Dell, or on the web. We could do it for you before shipping if you placed the order through our sales line.

Question from Andrew: Asked on 06/03/2008 What is the TFT refresh rate in Ms? (Gray to Gray)

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/03/2008
Unfortunately this item is not included in the details we have for this product, but we assume it is fast as the display is great for gaming and movies (no visible ghosting).

Question from Andrew: Asked on 06/03/2008 Is the 256MB GPU RAM shared or dedicated?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 07/03/2008
The GeForce 8600M GT 256MB uses dedicated video memory.

Question from jeznide: Asked on 06/03/2008 Can this laptop handle online gaming such as Final Fantasy 11?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 06/03/2008
Yes, this laptop covers the reccommended specifications for that software

Question from pancakes: Asked on 04/03/2008 Hi, just wondering, is the graphics card on this (GT) better then the one on the top acer gemstone witch is (GS)?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 10/03/2008
The GT uses dedicated memory, which is usually a good indication of better performance.

Question from Simsfan: Asked on 29/02/2008 Those specs looks good for gaming. Can this laptop handle the Sims2 and all expansions pack?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 05/03/2008
Yes, this is an ideal laptop for gaming and easily covers the reccommended specifications for that software.

Question from Martin: Asked on 29/02/2008 Does it come supplied with the original MS Windows Vista CD?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 29/02/2008
Yes

Question from Bob: Asked on 28/02/2008 does this graphics card support DX10 ? and are these new Laptops or returns

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 28/02/2008
Yes The graphics card in this laptop support DX10. And These laptops are new.

Question from MR MIDDLETON: Asked on 25/02/2008 DOES THIS LAPTOP COME WITH THE CD'S (DRIVERS ETC) AS SHOWN ON THE PICTURES

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 27/02/2008
Yes

Question from Lamine: Asked on 23/02/2008 Hi there,
Does this Dell Vostro 1700 include: Bluetooth?
How many megapixels is the camera (0.3 or 1.3)?
Is it possible to get it with XP instead?
Thanks for your help
Lamine

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 27/02/2008
No it does not have Bluetooth.
It as 2.0 Mega Pixel camera

Question from milly: Asked on 21/02/2008 Hi there, can you tell me if the laptop comes with all cd's etc like what is shown on the pictures etc. many thanx

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 27/02/2008
Yes

Question from Nquinn: Asked on 20/02/2008 Would this machine be able to run Battlefield 2 / 2142? Also is it fit for 3D Cad work?

Answer from Easycom: Answered on 31/03/2008
Yes, the 8600 in this laptop makes it ideal for 3D games and applications.

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