Laptops Arena

For people that are looking to buy a Dell laptop refurbished, we can present a couple of possibilities which are worth taking into consideration. There is quite a considerable number of websites which offer great deal on refurbished Dell laptop so let us see if we can find that special offer which you cannot refuse.

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On ww.ncd.co.uk you are going to find a lot of deals for laptop that cover pretty much all of the Dell Popular Series: the Inspiron Line, Latitude, Vostro, XPS, Studio and Precision. For 589 pounds, you can buy the Dell XPS 13, a beautiful ultraportable laptop made by Dell. This unit comes with a 2.4 GHz Intel Penryn Core 2 Duo P8600 processor and 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. The total storage capacity of the hard drive is 500 GB. The graphics card is the nVidia GeForce 9400M with 256 MB of dedicated video memory. The display measures 13.3 inches in diagonal and it comes in a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels.

As for the selection of ports and features, this laptop comes with 2 USB ports, one FireWire port, a VGA out, a HDMI port, an Express Card slot, a Display port, the Ethernet port and the regular headphones out and microphone in jacks. The HDMI is quite a pleasant surprise on a 13 inch laptop but whatever goodies we can get are excellent. Other cool features of this unit are the 8-in-1 media card reader, the super cool and responsive touchpad, the built in speakers which produce decent sound quality and the integrated 1.3 megapixel webcam which is always welcome on any laptop model.



Another Dell laptop refurbished that has drawn our attention is the Dell Studio 1555 which can be purchased for the price of 400 pounds. This unit is based on a 2.1 GHz Intel Penryn Core 2 Duo T8100 processor and 3 GB of RAM. The hard drive can store up to 320 GB of files and other applications. The graphics card takes shape in the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with 512 MB of video memory.  Other features are the included webcam, the fully sized keyboard, the 8-in-1 digital card reader and the 6 cell lithium ion battery. As for the selection of ports and features, the unit comes with 3 USB ports (one of which is actually an USB and eSATA combo port), an Express Card slot, a VGA out, a HDMI port, a FireWire port, the Ethernet port and the regular headphones out and microphone in jacks. We are happy to see that Dell is starting to integrate HDMI ports into most of its laptop models and we simply love the fact that we can expand the possibilities and number of devices that we connect to our units. Anyway, the Dell Studio 15 is a laptop loved by the masses because it offers the perfect balance between price and specs. This is why it has always been one of the best selling Dell laptop models ever since it first appeared on the market.

When you are on the market looking for a Dell gaming laptop, the best choice that you could ever make is the Dell XPS M1710. This unit comes with a 2.8 GHZ Intel Core 2 Extreme X7900 processor and 2 GB of RAM. As for the video card, the unit actually hosts 2 nVidia GeForce 8700M GT graphic cards with 256 MB of video memory each. The total amount of storage space is actually composed of 2 hard drives with 200 GB of memory for each of them.
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This is only a small hint of the performance that you can get from this Dell gaming laptop. It is true, that most people do not associate the Dell brand with powerful gaming units so it the Dell XPS M1710 cannot handle your requests nor meet your requirements, you can always redirect your attention to the Alienware line, a special line, a stand-alone brand which still carries the Dell  “fingerprint”. The 17 inch display is a beauty and it is one of the first things that you are going to fall in love with when you first boot up the system. It comes in a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and the screen is absolutely fantastic.

The images are sharp, with vivid and vibrating colors. The horizontal viewing angles are great so when you plan on watching movies with some friends, the Dell M1710 is going to fully support your decision.



The speakers are located below the palm rest area which is not exactly the ideal spot to place laptop speakers. The best possible location would be above the keyboard as the sound can be projected straight up and toward the user. Even if their location is not ideal, the speaker on this Dell gaming laptop offer decent sound, with bass and treble at acceptable levels. The volume levels can cover most users’ wishes. External speakers are only recommended when you want to listen to music at very loud volume levels. In other cases, I’m pretty sure that the speakers integrated on this laptop are going to meet your needs.



With a starting price of around $2700, this unit comes with a lot of features that make it a great gaming laptop and a good desktop replacement at the same time. Let us take a look at the selection of ports and features of this unit. The laptop comes with 4 USB ports, one FireWire port, one DVI port, the S-Video out, an Ethernet port, an Express Card slot, a Kensington lock slot, a 5-in-1 media card reader and 2 headphones out plus one microphone in jack. There is no HDMI port, which can be considered an unpleasant surprise but it’s ok considering that this is not a multimedia laptop. Battery life is never important on a 17 inch laptop and you can expect the worst since we are talking about a desktop replacement. If you turn the display brightness to maximum level, activate the wireless card and surf the internet via a wireless connection, you will get about 55 minutes of battery life.

When it comes to Dell Studio laptops, there are 3 main models (excluding the ones from the Dell Studio XPS series) that we should tell your about. These 3 models all come at acceptable prices and even if they are not the latest Dell laptop models on the market, they come with customizable specs and you can even buy them used or refurbished when you are looking to save some money.

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The first of our Dell Studio laptops is the Dell 14z. This unit is based on a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor and 3 GB of DDR3 RAM. The total storage capacity of the hard drive is 320 GB and the graphics card is the nVidia GeForce 9400M G. this laptop features a 14 inch HD display which comes is a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. The price of the unit configures here is $979. The dimensions of this unit are 13.2 x 9.0 x 0.79 inches and the total weight of the unit is 4 lbs. the unit comes with the 64 bit version of the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

The second Dell Studio laptop on our list is probably the most popular of all. I’m talking about the Dell Studio 15. This laptop is based on a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor and 3 GB of RAM. The graphics card is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 graphics card with 256 MB of video memory. The total storage capacity of the hard drive is 250 GB. It has a lot of cool features like an integrated Blu-ray optical drive which will allow you to watch HD movies. Another nice feature of this laptop is the integrated Bluetooth. The display comes with 15.6 inches in diagonal and a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels which is pretty spectacular for a laptop with the 15.6 display. The operating system that comes preinstalled on this unit is the 32 bit version of the Windows Vista Home Premium. The dimensions of this unit are 14.6 x 10 x 1.0 inches and the total weight with the 9 cell battery is 5.8 lbs. You get all this for a price of $1300.



$1170 is the price of the last Dell Studio laptop reviewed here: the Dell Studio 17. This laptop is more of a desktop replacement as it comes with a 17 inch display which has a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. It comes with a 1.6 GHz Intel Core 17 720QM processor and 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. The graphics card included in this configuration is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650 with 1 GB of video memory. The total storage capacity of this unit is 320 GB. The dimensions of this laptop are 16.28 x 11.04 x 1.54 pixels and the total weight of the unit is 7.87 lbs. The unit comes with the 64 bit version of the Windows 7 Home Premium operating system preinstalled. It may not come with a Blu-ray optical drive but it does include a DVD burner.

The Dell Latitude Z is one very classy and elegant Dell laptop which has the looks to die for. This is one laptop which looks good and it will make you look good as well while you are using it.

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This Dell laptop is based on a 1.6 GHZ Intel Core 2 Duo SU9600 processor and 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. There 2 components make an excellent combination which will provide this laptop with great multitasking capabilities. The total storage capacity of the hard drive is 256 GB and the graphics card is the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500M. The price of the unit reviewed here is almost $3600. The 16 inch display is a regular beauty. It comes in a native resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels and it features a matte covering which means we get no reflection this time, no matter how powerful the light in our working environment may be. The horizontal viewing angles are great. Unfortunately, the speakers are located on the bottom edge of the laptop so the sound coming out of the unit is going to sound a bit muffled. It would have been better is the speakers were located around the keyboard as the sound could be projected straight towards the user. In terms of sound quality, you could say that this laptop is located in the category average.

The keyboard looks very cool and the island type of key layout makes it look even more elegant than before. There is no flex registered in the keyboard area and the typing experience provided is great. Key travel is excellent and so is the feedback that you get. The touchpad is sensitive and responsive and the lag registered is insignificant. The left and right mouse buttons were very easy to press even when you use your thumbs and the keys are quite big so this helps a lot. The selection of ports and features is surprisingly poor for a 16 inch laptop. There is only one USB port, another eSATA and USB combo port, an Ethernet port and the Display Port out. It is highly recommended that you use a wireless docking station in order to increase the number of ports and connections on you Dell Latitude Z laptop.



The battery life is one chapter that is going to make you very happy when it comes to this Dell Latitude Z laptop. If you turn the display brightness to 70%, activate the wireless card and then set the Windows 7 operating system power management profile to “balanced mode”, you are bound to get about 3 hours and 45 minutes of battery life which is quite a surprising performance for a 16 inch laptop as this is not a number that you will find on most laptops from the similar category. The battery life is somehow justified if you consider the fact that the graphics card is an integrated model so there are no super spectacular specs inside this unit. It is still a very nice model although, come to think of it…is the price really that justified?

The Dell Latitude XT2 is one of the best quality Dell laptops that you will find on the market right now. It may be a bit expensive if you consider the fact that the unit reviewed here came at a price of $2830. Part of this price is because this laptop is in fact a tablet PC and since it can be used in 2 ways, the unit is a bit more expensive. A tablet PC looks just like a regular laptop, except for the fact that you can rotate the display and place it above the keyboard and you can use the touch screen to write down on it using the stylus pen, just like you use a regular pencil to write down on a regular piece of paper.

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This tablet PC comes with a 1.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 processor and 3 GB of DDR3 RAM. I know that you may think that this combination is not worth the price of $2830 but this laptop is smaller than a regular notebook and you know that small laptops cannot have the most powerful components inside. The display measures 12.2 inches in diagonal and it has a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. The graphics card is the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500MHD. The total storage amount of this unit is 120 GB. it also comes with other cool features like a dual layer DVD burner, the preinstalled 64 bit version of the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. As for the ports and connections, the unit hosts 3 USB ports, one Express Card slot, an SD card slot, a FireWire port, a VGA out, an Ethernet port, a Kensington lock slot and the regular headphones out and microphone in jacks.

When we speak about best quality Dell laptops, it is imperative that we mention the Dell Studio XPS 16. This unit is quite powerful and it can also be considered a desktop replacement. The starting price of the Dell Studio XPS 16 is only $1200 but if you want a unit like the one reviewed here, you will have to pay $1800. This unit is powered by a 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 processor and 4 GB of DDR3 RAM. The graphics card is the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 with 512 MB if video memory. The total storage capacity of the hard drive is 320 GB which is more than enough to permit you to use this laptop as your primary computer.



This unit comes with a Blu-ray optical drive which is an excellent feature that you don’t find on all multimedia laptop even if you should. The unit comes with the 64 bit version of the Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. It also has coos features like an integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam, an 8-in-1 media card reader and even special face recognition security software which will provide you laptop with extra security measure so you can make sure that no one messes around with your files.