Dell Inspiron 1720 Exclusive hands-on Review *now with PICS!*

FatBob · 28th June 2007, 4:40 PM

Hi everyone,

It's with great pleasure that I'm here to present to you all the mighty Dell Inspiron 1720. I didn't have much time to play around with it today but at least got a quick shot at 3dmark05 and CPU-Z. More info will come tomorrow when I can run a few more benchies!

CPU-Z Dumpfile:

Code:

CPU-Z 1.40 report file
Processor(s)	 
Number of processors	1
Number of cores	2 per processor
Number of threads	2 (max 2) per processor
Name	Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T7500
Code Name	Merom
Specification	Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7500 @ 2.20GHz
Package	Socket P (478)
Family/Model/Stepping	6.F.A
Extended Family/Model	6.F
Core Stepping	E1
Technology	65 nm
Core Speed	2191.1 MHz
Multiplier x Bus speed	11.0 x 199.2 MHz
Rated Bus speed	796.8 MHz
Stock frequency	2200 MHz
Instruction sets	MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, EM64T
L1 Data cache	2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L1 Instruction cache	2 x 32 KBytes, 8-way set associative, 64-byte line size
L2 cache	4096 KBytes, 16-way set associative, 64-byte line size
Chipset & Memory	 
Northbridge	Intel GL960/GM965/PM965 rev. 0C
Southbridge	Intel 82801HBM (ICH8-ME) rev. 02
Graphic Interface	PCI-Express
PCI-E Link Width	x16
PCI-E Max Link Width	x16
Memory Type	DDR2
Memory Size	2048 MBytes
Memory Frequency	332.0 MHz (3:5)
CAS# Latency (tCL)	5.0 clocks
RAS# to CAS# (tRDC)	5 clocks
RAS# Precharge (tRP)	5 clocks
Cycle Time (tRAS)	15 clocks
System	 
System Manufacturer	Dell Inc.
System Name	Inspiron 1720
System S/N	REMOVED
Mainboard Vendor	Dell Inc.
Mainboard Model	0FP441
BIOS Vendor	Dell Inc.
BIOS Version	A00
BIOS Date	05/16/2007
Memory SPD	 
Module 1	DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Samsung
Module 2	DDR2, PC2-5300 (333 MHz), 1024 MBytes, Samsung
Software	 
Windows Version	Microsoft Windows Vista (6.0) Home Premium Edition (Build 6000)
DirectX Version	10.0

3Dmark05 gave it a score of 5047 with the standard drivers 10mins after I unpacked it, so very unoptimised!

Photos to follow up in the next posts.

Hope you guys enjoy my mini review!

FatBob · 28th June 2007, 4:40 PM

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FatBob · 28th June 2007, 4:41 PM

Well, after playing with it for a few hours, I feel this is a very good replacement for the 9400.

The Numpad on the side of the keyboard is the best addition to this new laptop in my opinion. Makes it so much easier to work with Excel spreadsheets etc...

It does not feel heavy, it actually feels much lighter than a 9400. The ize remains pretty much the same, but the design really takes advantage of the increased size I think. The positionm of the touchpad makes it hard to get used to due to being a bit more towards the left but it actually is perfect for typing, in that your wrist does not move the mouse unlike the earlier models.

Battery life seems to be around 4Hr with the 9 Cell battery.

More to come shortly!

McbLt · 28th June 2007, 5:37 PM

cool, still looks fairly chunky though.

MAXKNOTT · 28th June 2007, 5:54 PM

what graphics does this have????
RRP???

FatBob · 28th June 2007, 5:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAXKNOTT

what graphics does this have????
RRP???

8600GT 256MB built-in

Ever-changing RRP on the website...

MAXKNOTT · 28th June 2007, 6:35 PM

thanks bob, sweet looking little beast

Gristy · 28th June 2007, 7:13 PM

looks fairly ugly to me

HellsAngel · 28th June 2007, 7:19 PM

Fatbob did all the new ones arrive today? Have to wait till Saturday to play with them

nato78 · 28th June 2007, 7:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellsAngel

Fatbob did all the new ones arrive today? Have to wait till Saturday to play with them

Hello

Dell Inspiron(TM) 1520 Notebook

Looking at Dell site i cant see anything to say they are not available right now. Then again, i am blind and male....

For the stupid (me) can i order one tonight/tomorrow and have it in a few days? or is there a wait on them?

Thanks in advance

Nato

FatBob · 28th June 2007, 7:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nato78

Hello

Dell Inspiron(TM) 1520 Notebook

Looking at Dell site i cant see anything to say they are not available right now. Then again, i am blind and male....

For the stupid (me) can i order one tonight/tomorrow and have it in a few days? or is there a wait on them?

Thanks in advance

Nato

He works with me

We just got the demo models today...very good specs!

I'll post pics of the 1520 later on tonight but I don't have any more info due to time constraint!

nato78 · 28th June 2007, 8:04 PM

Brisbane needs more Dell Outlets

.

Thanks FatBob for the quick reply. Will be keeping my eye on this thread for sure.

Have fun with your new toys...

Nato

bennyg · 28th June 2007, 10:45 PM

website currently says 256Mb of DDR2 on the gfx card, maybe that explains a low score

A stock 6600GT would score about 4000 in 3dm05 iirc (700/1200 got about 5000)... so yes, *very* unoptimised.

EDIT: ok, elsewhere is does say DDR3... whatever

Modafroman · 28th June 2007, 10:52 PM

Very nice bob. You got any insight as to when the XPS version of this will be available? Given the release dates of the 9400 and the subsequent XPS M1710 models, it was ~4 months apart, does this seem about the same for this time around? Or will it be less?

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FatBob (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney 2150 Posts: 139	Well, after playing with it for a few hours, I feel this is a very good replacement for the 9400. The Numpad on the side of the keyboard is the best addition to this new laptop in my opinion. Makes it so much easier to work with Excel spreadsheets etc... It does not feel heavy, it actually feels much lighter than a 9400. The ize remains pretty much the same, but the design really takes advantage of the increased size I think. The positionm of the touchpad makes it hard to get used to due to being a bit more towards the left but it actually is perfect for typing, in that your wrist does not move the mouse unlike the earlier models. Battery life seems to be around 4Hr with the 9 Cell battery. More to come shortly! Last edited by FatBob; 29th June 2007 at 10:27 AM.

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nato78 Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 69	Brisbane needs more Dell Outlets . Thanks FatBob for the quick reply. Will be keeping my eye on this thread for sure. Have fun with your new toys... Nato

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