Advice/opinion about buying a XPS 17 l702x

I recently ordered a XPS 17 L702X from dell outlet..

Processor: Intel Core i7 2720QM 2.2GHz (3.3GHz Turbo Mode, 6MB Cache)
Hard Drive : 500GB Serial ATA II (7200 RPM) Hard Drive
RAM: 8 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz (2 DIMMs)
Screen: 17.3in FHD 3D WLED TL (1920X1080) 1080p with 2.0 Mega Pixel
Graphics : 3GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M Graphics Card - 3D Capable
Optical Drive : Tray Load Blu-ray Disc BD-Combo
Wireless: Intel Wireless-N 1000 Card
Battery : Primary 9-cell 90W/HR LI-ION
Warranty : 1 Year Return To Base


All above for £821 (inc VAT+DEL)

I want an opinion/advice if its a good/worth system for the price?

Thanks

 

Hey xkasx,

I Purchased a L702x from the dell outlet last week, should be here on wednesday - Decided to take the plunge so hopefully it's all ok! Anyway, I thought i'd list my specs below and the price I paid - hopefully it will help with your decision

Processor : Intel Core i7-2630QM processor 2.00 GHz
Wireless: Intel Wireless-N 1000 Card
Hard Drive: 2x 500GB Serial ATA II (7200 RPM)
17.3in FHD 3D WLED TL (1920X1080) 1080p with 2.0 Mega Pixel Integrated Camera
Graphics : 3GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M Graphics Card - 3D Capable
Battery : Primary 9-cell 90W/HR LI-ION
8X DVD +/- RW DRIVE
6 GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHZ (2 DIMMs)
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)
Certified Refurbished

£609.26 ex vat

£753.11 inc VAT + Shipping

Let me know if you need any more advice

 

I got my l701x from dell outlet before and it was literally brand new and has been working perfect.

mine is a little more expensive because of a bit better processor , more ram and Blueray. but i was wondering if its good specs.

 

I guess It would all depend on what you want the laptop for really. I decided against paying a bit extra for the Blu-ray drive as I don't have a great need for it right now, but If I do in the future then I can simply source one from else where and swap it out, same for the ram really

Unfortunately I'm not too great with knowing what sort of increase in power / speed you would get between the i7-2630QM and i7 2720QM, so it might be worth checking out some benchmarks between the two, unless any one else on the forum has a good insight into them both?

Also - not sure if you know this already but the L702x "3d" version from the outlet doesn't come with glasses supplied, so these will need to be purchased separately

I think at the end of the day though you need to be happy in knowing that you won't regret your purchase / the amount you paid if for instance you see a similar spec come up slightly cheaper on the outlet in another weeks time (Personally I was a bit bummed that I ordered mine and then 2 days later they are offering free shipping, but oh well!)