Dell Inspiron e1705 with ATI X1400 Graphics

The Inspiron e1705, Dell's "e for entertainment" desktop replacement notebook computer featuring Intel's Yonah dual core processor, has been available for several months, and is essentially identical to another Dell model, the Inspiron 9400, which is available on the Dell business website. The e1705 under review here is large and powerful, and though available through the business site in its 9400 incarnation, has a decidedly non-business feel.

Specs for Dell Inspiron e1705 Being Reviewed:

• Processor: Intel Yonah Core Duo T2500 (2.0GHz/2MB L2 Cache)
• OS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
• Hard Drive: 100 GB SATA @ 5400RPM (Toshiba Aries B)
• Screen: 17" WXGA Widescreen (1440 x 900)
• Graphics: ATI x1400 256 MB with HyperMemory
• RAM: 1.0GB DDR2 SDRAM @533 MHz (2 x 512MB)
• Optical Drive: 8x CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW) w/Double Layer Support
• Battery: 6-cell lithium ion
• Wireless: Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11 b/g Mini Card (54 Mbps)
• Weight: 7.94 lbs
• Dimensions: 1.6" (H) x 15.5 " (W) x 11.3" (D)
• Ports/Slots: Digital Video Interface (DVI-D), 1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 6 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0), 5-in-1 removable memory card reader, VGA monitor out port, S-video out, RJ-45 Ethernet LAN, RJ-11 modem, ExpressCard 54mm, headphone/speaker jack, microphone connector