Dell XPS M1730

Meet 'The Beast' -- Dell's XPS M1730. It's the first laptop ever to use a dedicated Ageia PhysX processing unit alongside two separate high-end graphics cards, making for one incredible gaming experience. Graphics is what this laptop is all about, and it

Ageia PhysX processor; SLI graphics; high-resolution screen

Design is a bit tacky; comparatively small hard drive options

The XPS M1730 lives up to its nickname of being a beast of a laptop. It's a complete brute to take anywhere, and the battery life is shocking, but it's the fastest laptop we've tested

dell xps m1730 review: When most desktop replacements tend to target power users or entertainment seekers, the Dell XPS M1730 makes no bones about being a gaming machine.

Excellent gaming performance, Inexpensive for a high-end dual graphics card system, Options for Intel Core 2 Extreme processor and Blu-ray drive, Backlit keyboard, GamePanel LCD as a secondary data display, High-resolution 1920x1200 panel

Barely portable, No subwoofer, Lacks TV tuner, Noisy particularly when running full load

When most desktop replacements tend to target power users or entertainment seekers, the Dell XPS M1730 makes no bones about being a gaming machine. At under AU$3,000 for the base configuration with dual graphics cards, it offers great value for the gaming...