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(Source: ExtremeTech)

We featured a review of the Dell UltraSharp 2007WFP just yesterday, so I hope you won’t stone me to death for featuring another review of the UltraSharp 2007WFP today. Anyway, today’s review is from ExtremeTech, and they compare the Dell 2007WFP with two other 20″ LCD monitors, i.e. the NEC MultiSync 20WMGX2 and the BenQ FP202W.

Overall, ExtremeTech found the 2007WFP to be a winner, awarding the Dell 20-incher an overall rating of 9 out of 10, plus ExtremeTech Approval. Their conclude that, “Dell ships another winner in the UltraSharp 2007WFP. Offering first rate image quality for a desktop LCD, it’s priced right and is a pleasure to use.”

More information and reviews on the Dell UltraSharp 2007WFP here.

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(Source: ExtremeTech)

With an aspect ratio of 16:10, a native resolution of 1680 x 1050, and a train-load of features, the Dell UltraSharp 2007WFP is one of the more competitive 20-inch offerings on the market. And it seems Sci-Tech Today agrees with this assertion in their review of Dell’s latest 20″ widescreen LCD monitor.

The only real downside of the 2007WFP noted by Sci-Tech is its lack of component video inputs, and they conclude that, “Dell continues to set the standard in affordable monitors, and at the $529 list price, this one is a good value. The UltraSharp 2007WFP is not only suitable for multimedia playback, but it also works well for gaming and home and office applications. It is one of the first LCD monitors with DVI-HDCP support, making it ready for high-definition playback.”

More information and reviews on the Dell UltraSharp 2007WFP here.

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(Source: Dell)

Now, I may not be the type that crawl the Dell website for the latest and biggest offers, but it seems there are those that are (which is really a good thing by the way). A CocoonTech.com reader reports that Dell is offering some big discounts (almost 50%) on some of its older dekstops.

The desktops on offer are the Dell Dimension 1100, 3100, 5150 and 9150, as well as the Dell OptiPlex 210L and Precision 380. They consist of Celeron D-powered desktops (Dimension 1100), Pentium 4 HT-powered desktops (OptiPlex 210L, Dimension 3100), and dual core-powered desktops (Dimension 5150, 9150).

According to Dell’s site, the offer will expire on the 3rd of May, 2006. So, if you’re interested in some cheap computers, head over to Dell’s website.

[News via CocoonTech.com]

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(Source: NotebookReview.com)

Okay, time for the next Dell XPS M1710 review. Just this time, it’s 13 whole pages by AnandTech. And for your information, this is merely the first of a two part series on the M1710.

Now, the basics have been covered earlier, so we’ll skip straight to the conclusion. After all, it’s a long one my friends.

As far as portable gaming goes, the XPS M1710 is currently one of the best options available — certainly the best I’ve ever used. SLI gaming laptops are on the horizon, but as our benchmarks show there are quite a few titles that don’t really need multiple graphics cards to be perfectly playable. In fact, personally I think multiple GPUs in desktops is already getting a bit carried away, and while I don’t generally want a thin and light notebook, anything larger than the XPS M1710 starts to get into the “luggable” category as opposed to being a truly mobile computer. A single fast graphics chip at present seems the best way to balance performance against heat and power requirements.

As for how the XPS M1710 compares with other laptops, we don’t have anything in-house faster right now, but there will almost certainly be competitors in the near future. For now, this is an extremely powerful mobile gaming platform, and it deserves serious consideration if you’re in the market for such a system. The system also looks great, and the 17″ LCD feels huge — you generally sit with the laptop very close to your face, so a 17″ laptop display feels about the same as my 24″ desktop display. This is by no means a complete review, and we will have a follow-up article looking at some specific details, but our first impression is definitely favorable.

More information and reviews on the Dell XPS M1710 here.

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(Source: NotebookReview.com)

Oops, a bit late here, but better late than never, right? Anyway, let’s cut to the chase. NotebookReview.com comes up with a top-notch review of the recently released Dell monster: The Dell XPS M1710. From images to benchmarks, the review is one of the most comprehensive available at the moment.

The review confirms what most of us already know. The Dell XPS M1710 is unmatched in 3D performance, whether for gaming or high-end 3D tasks. It is definitely one of Dell’s more stylish creations, and has an excellent screen. Moreover, the M1710 remains cool and quiet even after gaming for hours - a definite plus given the powerful components. But the M1710 doesn’t come with a PCMCIA slot, and the area below the LCD and top of the keyboard is less sturdy compared to the rest of the notebook. Of course, there’s also the rather uhmm… impressive price tag.

So, what’s the verdict on the M1710? Well, “The conclusion is quite simple for the M1710: If this were the state fair and the contest were for best performance notebook, then the blue ribbon would go to the XPS M1710. The coolest thing being, you could even adjust the lights on the M1710 to blue to match that ribbon!”

More information and reviews on the Dell XPS M1710 here.

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(Source: Dell)

Dell’s XPS line has been expanded with the introduction of the Dell XPS M1710 power notebook. Coming in metallic black and formula red, the XPS M1710 attempts to be a world-beater in terms of both performance and style.

Well, I have to admit that just the specs listing alone gets my hands screaming for a M1710. The visual appeal of the Dell is a plus, but what I’m sure really excites gamers and other power users out there is its 512MB NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7900 GTX graphics card, dual-core processor (up to Core Duo T2600), 4 GB of memory (max.) and SATA 120GB HDD.

Of course, it’s not going to come cheap. A Dell XPS M1710 Metallic Black model (with T2400 processor, 1GB RAM and 256MB graphics card) will set you back by at least US$2,600, while the Special Edition Formula Red model (T2500 processor and 512MB graphics card) will cost you at least $3,400.

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(Source: CNET)

CNET gave the Dell W5001C plasma TV a mere 1.5 out of 5, sending out a clear signal that Dell’s first entry into the 50″ market was a failure.

So, it was a surprise to say the least when the Dell HDTV Challenge between the Dell W5001C and Panasonic’s TH50PX500U resulted in the Dell edging out its competitor.

Of course, that wouldn’t be surprising if Panasonic’s entry was even worse than the W5001C, but there’s no evidence to show that’s true. Therefore, the only reason I can give is that the various faults highlighted by CNET aren’t really visible to a consumer checking the Dell W5001C out during a roadshow.

Note: The Dell HDTV Challenge is a four-city head-to-head consumer preference study conducted “double-blind” by an independent firm. Well, that’s what Dell says anyway.

More information and reviews on the Dell W5001C here.

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Well, Dell - humongous as it is - has always been expected to seal big contracts (easily and frequently, I might add), so this post is really nothing more than a rehash of what probably everyone already knows. Anyway… here it goes:

1. Dell Supplies PCs to Japan Defense Agency
   This contract involves 56,000 personal computers, worth some US$34 million. The PCs sold are a mix of Optiplex desktops and Inspiron notebooks.
2. Dell To Manage Boeing’s Printers
   No hard numbers to crunch here, but we do know that this 5-year contract will see Dell managing the thousands of printers spread across Boeing’s North American operations.

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(Source: luftwaffe at Neowin.net)

As a follow-up to their earlier review of the Dell 3007WFP 30″ LCD monitor, CNET decided to publish a comparison between the Dell 3007WFP and a comparable competitor, the Apple Cinema Display.

From the review, we can see that the Dell fought long and hard - not only winning two out of five review rounds, but also being a few hundred dollars cheaper than the Apple. But in the end, the 30″ Apple Cinema Display won by the slimmest of margins.

CNET concludes that, “Taking three out of five rounds, Apple’s 30-inch Cinema HD Display wins by an ever-so-slight margin.

Apple trumped the Dell in our DVD-playback test, displaying less digital noise and more-realistic skin tones, and it won the more technical rounds, with more-vivid colors and better grayscale differentiation. This is the monitor of choice, especially if you own an Apple computer, since the Apple OS provides additional configuration options.

That said, if adjustability is important to you, the Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP has a lot more going for it; in fact, Apple doesn’t really compete in this category. Dell also delivers a better variety of input options and better text performance for everyday tasks. Finally, at $300 less than the Apple, the UltraSharp 3007WFP may be the better deal, dollar for dollar.

But if you want the best 30-inch display that money can buy, Apple’s Cinema HD Display is it.”

More information and reviews on the Dell UltraSharp 3007WFP here.

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(Source: CNET)

It’s not often that a Dell product gets a complete thumbs down by the big reviewers, so CNET’s review of the Dell W5001C Plasma TV is actually something pretty special. Besides the obvious overall rating of 1.5 out of 5 given to the W5001C, CNET has much to comment on the W5001C’s negative aspects.

They first state that the Dell W5001C’s “…picture is vertically squeezed when viewing HD video via HDMI or component video input. Component and most other analog video inputs introduced noise and other artifacts into the picture. Severe color shifting noted in dark scenes…”, then conclude that, “The Dell W5001C, the company’s first 50-inch plasma display, is a disappointment. Viewing HD video via component input or HDMI produced a picture that was vertically squeezed, and shadows and other dark detail in the videos we watched were marred by severe color shifts.”

More information and reviews on the Dell W5001C here.

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