Performance The Sheer performance of this machine is able to match anything i have been able to throw at it (including Crysis.) The memory and processing power alone put this laptop above the average performance of a desktop computer but the graphics package on top of that (especially with the 256mb version) puts this computer on another scale altogether when it comes to gaming, I have managed to run a comprehensive list of games on this beast of a machine, many of them released for next gen consoles and was even able to emulate a ps2 (something even a ps3 has trouble doing) Interactivity /Accessibility The Touch Activated buttons that control the volume and media are a useful touch but more of a novelty than anything. Whereas the media direct tool is a feature that allows you to watch movie's and listen to music without having to load up the operating system. The fingerprint Reader was initially very useful and could be used to not only logon but different applications would load when different ,fingers where scanned, however the scanner did become scratched after a while and gradually become more and more frequently unable to read fingers to the point where it was faster to just do it the long way. Appearance This Laptop Was not built, like the macbook, to be a fashion accessory but even so it is not exactly hard on the eyes. The coloured LCD screen lid looks exceptionally cool in black, and the brushed steel finish on the body completes the image. The Keyboard feels like extremely good quality and having used it for a while i have not lost any keys. The High Definition screen has a gloss finish but somehow seems to completely avoid reflecting other light so outside use is no problem and colours are beautiful.
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(+) cool and quite robust trackpad, good display,64-bit windows 7 (-) few connectors,dell drivers only, not realy for gameing (most models), finger print prone!
Advantages: may look sleek on the outside, but is rotten inside Disadvantages: terrible battery life, useless customer care, motherboard collapses in a few months
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Advantages: Can be customised to individual needs, good build quality, competitively priced, excellent customer support Disadvantages: Heavy, average battery life
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Advantages: may look sleek on the outside, but is rotten inside Disadvantages: terrible battery life, useless customer care, motherboard collapses in a few months
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