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    Dell Inspiron 1720 - Pics and movie - 56k warning

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Thomas1989, Aug 22, 2007.

  1. Thomas1989

    Thomas1989 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I have this notebook for about 5 days now. There is one thing thats a bit annoying, it seems like my 1720 has the same processor noise in the headphone output jack as like in the 1520, but i only get this when there's no noice on the output so if i play games or music i dont hear that processor sound anymore. My advice to those who are still waiting: drewl on these pics and movie and wait it out! Don't cancel, the waiting is really worth it.


    Games i have played succesfully with amazing performance and settings on this 1720:

    - Wolfenstein enemy territory
    - Battlefield 2
    - GTA San Andreas
    - FSX
    - SWAT 4
    - Oblivion (sometimes crashes, but that may be because of driver issues)​


    The vista prestation index:

    - Processor: 4,9
    - Memory (RAM): 4,8
    - Windows Aero: 4,6
    - 3D graphics: 5,2
    - Hard disk speed: 4,9​


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    Movie:

    <object width='425' height='350'><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WEMXvAELdb4"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WEMXvAELdb4" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width='425' height='350'></embed></object>​


    So that's it, if there is anything more you need to know about this notebook ask me and i'll try my best to answer the questions.
     
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    Thomas1989, Aug 22, 2007
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  2. anime_freak

    anime_freak Notebook Geek

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    gr8 shots mate, rep up+
     
    anime_freak, Aug 22, 2007
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  3. Ultimate1

    Ultimate1 Notebook Guru

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    the Viewing angles on that screen look phenomenal congratulations and nice computer.
     
    Ultimate1, Aug 22, 2007
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  4. manu251125

    manu251125 Notebook Consultant

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    awesome thanks alot!love the pics, the vid shows great views and angles of it.
     
    manu251125, Aug 22, 2007
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  5. Thomas1989

    Thomas1989 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeh, now that you guys point that out. The screen does indeed have an amazing viewing angle
     
    Thomas1989, Aug 22, 2007
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  6. bigmo

    bigmo Notebook Consultant

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    Also the pics are good for those deciding between anti-glare and glossy screens because you can def see your water cooler(or w/e that is) in the reflection!
     
    bigmo, Aug 22, 2007
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    xScorp1on Notebook Evangelist

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    You look like you're going to assault that laptop in the vid.
     
    xScorp1on, Aug 22, 2007
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  8. Thomas1989

    Thomas1989 Notebook Consultant

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    Actualy its a sort of thing that pumps up water, not a cooler. But indeed the screen is reflective. I always close the window-shield (or how do you call it) behind me, I just opened it for the pics :). I have another window in front of me that i open, so the light is not directly into my screen... ;) . So indeed, people who are planning to buy this screen should keep this heavy reflectiveness in mind!


    What do you mean assault? :p
     
    Thomas1989, Aug 22, 2007
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  9. SoMuch2S@y

    SoMuch2S@y Notebook Consultant

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    yah it is a gorgeous screen, but I am happy with my anti-glare. I'm just one of those people that is always bothered by glare. But again, it is gorgeous!!
     
    SoMuch2S@y, Aug 22, 2007
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  10. CloroxCowboy

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    haha i think i got this exact same setup, and we ordered on the exact same day. ESD kills me.
     
    CloroxCowboy, Aug 26, 2007
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  11. manu251125

    manu251125 Notebook Consultant

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    what are your specs?
     
    manu251125, Aug 26, 2007
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  12. alkaeda

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    good pics mate... one thing... are the sound and mic outputs on the right side of the laptop? if so that will be a real annoyance since playing FPS games my hand will always hit the output cables that stick out the side... :(
     
    alkaeda, Aug 26, 2007
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  13. Thomas1989

    Thomas1989 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes indeed, the sound and mic output/input are on the right side. At first I tought that would be a problem to but it doesnt seem to botter me. The cable doesnt stick out that far.
     
    Thomas1989, Aug 27, 2007
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