Is the Dell 17.3" Intel Dual Core laptop a good computer? [details inside!]?

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Dell 17.3" Intel Dual Core,4GB RAM,500GB HD, Webcam&Software is the full title.


Please help! Is this a good computer? I'm in college. =] So I need something that can handle me writing papers! LOL But I multitask a lot, so is this computer good for that? I have a few computer games that I might play on it too, if possible. Could this computer handle it?
Product description:

Cool color, convenient computing. Whether it's for work, school, or play, this smart, stylish Dell 17R notebook has the features, the software, and the value you're looking for in your next PC.

Fun and function--at your fingertips. This conveniently portable unit is generously equipped with a 500GB hard drive, a 4GB dual-channel DDR3 memory, and a 2.1GHz Intel Pentium B950 processor to efficiently handle any task. The colorful lid shows off your personality--choose from the fresh color options to find the one that suits your style.

Fire up your favorite media, then enjoy it all in style with the 17.3" diagonal HD glossy display with TrueLife. It's also perfect for viewing and editing your cherished family photos. And, the DVD+/-RW optical drive lets you to burn family movies, personal music, and more onto CD or DVD--distribute it as thoughtful gifts!

Thanks to Intel Centrino Wireless-N1030, this notebook helps you email, surf the Web, and visit your favorite social network sites, no matter where you are via Wi-Fi connection.

And because this notebook is loaded with Windows 7, everyday computing is faster, simpler, and more reliable. Managing files is so much easier and speedier with enhancements like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews. Plus, great new features like HomeGroup and Windows Media Center take you into the future of computing. From Dell.

All this, and you get a suite of software including Adobe Photoshop Elements 9; Cook'n Recipe Organizer 9; Family Tree Maker 2011; Hasbro Family Game Night; Museum Mayhem; Punch Home & Landscape Design Suite; and more. And consider yourself protected by an included four-year subscription to Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus.

For more information about the version of Microsoft Office included with this computer, as well as other helpful terms and definitions, please refer to the Computer Glossary tab above.

Please refer to the Specs & Disclaimers tab above for more information about this computer.

Includes Inspiron 17R notebook, black lid, colored lid, six-cell lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and PC Treasures software (ships separately)
2.10GHz Intel Pentium B950 processor (2MB Cache)
Mobile Intel 6 Series Express Chipset
17.3" diagonal HD widescreen glossy WLED TrueLife display, 1600x900 resolution
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 SD RAM (maximum memory 8GB)
500GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive
8X DVD+/-RW dual-layer drive
Intel Centrino Wireless-N1030, with Bluetooth
10/100 Ethernet LAN
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 3000
SRS Premium surround sound; 2.1 Audio; two 2W speakers; 3W subwoofer
1MP HD webcam with built-in mic
8-in-1 digital media card reader
Two USB 3.0 ports
HDMI, USB 2.0, eSATA/USB 2.0, VGA, RJ-45 ports
Headphone/speaker/line-out/mic jacks
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
Microsoft Office 2010 Starter
Measures approximately 16-1/2"W x 11-1/3"D x 1-1/4"H at front x 1-2/5"H at back; weighs 7.2 lbs with switch lid and battery
UL listed adapter; 1-year LMW
Made in China

Answer
that is a nice laptop, but as you are in college, the battery life is most important thing for you, usually the biiger the screen is, the lesse its battery will run.. Dont listen to the guys keep telling i3 and i3 or even i7 cpu, that sandy bridge pentium is capble of anything you accept from a laptop.
I would say a bigger screen is'nt really a benifit in a laptop when it can make your battery short and carrying it hard.. Go thru your options again and find one with best battry life/price ratio.. Good luck! :)

Which laptop is better for gaming/college?

Sceney Box

Asus N53SV-XE1

Silver Aluminium color
Processor: Intel Core i7-2630QM (2.0GHz) with turbo boost up to 2.8GHz
15.6 inch LED backlight LCD widescreen display with 1336Ã768 resolution
Operating system: Windows 7 Home premium (64-bit)
500GB SATA Hard Disk at 7200 RPM
Intregated DVD+/-RW primary Drive, DVD Super Multi Optical Drive
4GB DDR3 RAM (max 16GB)
4x memory slots
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M dedicated Graphics Card
1GB DDR3 VRAM Video Memory
Gigabit LAN and WLAN, Bluetooth
2x USB 2.0 and 1x USB 3.0 for USB ports
1x VGA Video Port
1x eSATA port
1x HDMI port
1x Microphone Jack and 1x Headphone jack Audio ports
Audio: Intregated sound card, built-in microphone, and B&O Icepower Audio
Size: 15.60 x 10.60 x 1.20 inches
6.40 lbs weight
Other features: Internal speakers, standard touchpad, SD,MMC,MS,MS-Pro,MS-Duo 5-in-1 card reader, 2.0MP webcam, 6-cell lithium ion battery.

OR

Battalion 101 W150HNQ

Intel® Core⢠i7-2630QM Mobile Processor (4x 2.00GHz/6MB L3 Cache)
4GB [4GB x 1] 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM [Laptop Memory] Corsair or Major Brand
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1GB GDDR3 3D Video [W150HNQ]
[Free Game Download] - Total War: Shogun 2 Free with Purchase of Intel Core i7 Processor
500 GB 7200rpm Serial-ATA Super Slim Laptop Hard Drive

I can change the hard drive to:
40 GB Intel X25-V MLC SSD Single Drive
Read: 170MB/s ; Write: 35MB/s

if this is better?

The concern I have for the Asus one, is that many review are saying the keyboard is flimsy, and I looked on youtube and there were videos on it. I will be typing a lot for gaming & college.

I have heard that ibuypower laptops don't last long, is that true as well?
Also suggestions for better laptops at a nice price will be appreciated greatly! :)

Answer
I just got a new dell xps and it is great, you should look at the dell xps l502x its got:

2nd generation Intel Core i7-2630QM processor 2.00 GHz with Turbo Boost
2.0 up to 2.90 GHz

15.6" FHD B+RGLED True-Life (1920x1080) with 2.0 Mega Pixel Integrated Camera 720p HD video

6144MB (1x2048 + 1x4096) 1333MHz DDR3 Dual Channel

Hard Drive : 750GB Serial ATA (7200RPM)

8x DVD+/-RW Optical Drive

Primary 9-cell 90W/HR LI-ION (I get about 6h just browsing and stuff but 6 cell you would get about 4h and you comp would look nicer as in not off the desk but for gaming being off the desk is an advantage)

2GB NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M Graphics card

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000

2x USB 3.0, 1x USB/CHARGING 2.0

1x hdmi 1.4 FOR 3D

1x Microphone Jack and 2x Headphone jack Audio ports (yes 2 ports for 2 ppl 2 listen)

1x Gigabit LAN

Internal Backlit UK/Irish Qwerty Keyboard

English Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 BIT)

McAfee SecurityCenter 15 Month Subscription

4Yr In-Home Warranty Support, including evenings and Saturdays

1 year of Collect & Return 10 day coverage included with your PC

It cost me £1050 or $1700, I was looking at hp's and stuff and they where like £1800 way way more expensive

I suggest that you give dell a call, on the phone they give you discounts and stuff if you ask. I also must state the jbl speakers and subwoofer are a dream for when playing games and stuff and the screen is awsome (the bightness is best set to 50% hurts your eyes it really is bright). Oh and its made from alliminium which looks brill but is fantastic because its not a fingerprint magnet.

Oh and I can run call of duty bo at high settings, batman aa at very high settings, command and conquer 4 at very high. Most games can run a max settings some you have to turn off say one feature from max to very high then the game is smooth. Its a really good laptop XD. Also dont forget this is at 1080p not 720p which most new laptops have nowdays.

The touchpad is also massive and very nice to use and has seperate right and left click buttons (i know some dont) which are nice to use.

Also the laptop is portable, i use it for taking to uni and things.

http://www.shaswatpatel.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Dell-XPS-15-L502X-1.jpg

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