Dell Inspiron 17 i17RV-9909BLK 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black Matte with Textured Finish)

Actual Dell Inspiron 17 i17RV-9909BLK 17.3-Inch Laptop (Black Matte with Textured Finish) review from buyer.
Very nice laptop for my needs

I am very pleased with this Dell laptop. Initial set up was smooth and subsequent additions of my existing programs went well. I especially like the textured finish on this model. Looks and feels very nice. The 17.3 display is also very nice. The only addition I added was a wireless mouse which makes it almost as complete as my desk top model which I used constantly in my business. The model runs extremely quiet with hardly any noise at all. It should be noted that not everyone might like this size model since it is larger than one might expect, but that is what I wanted for remote work. Overall I am extremely pleased so far and highly recommend this model for anyone looking for a larger laptop with plenty of power for online work and office applications.

great 17inch laptop
I've had prior experience with a 17inch laptop before; i owned a Gateway 6860fx and it was a bad experience. I hadnt used a 17inch laptop since then until i tried this Dell 17inch. After a month of having this in my possession i really like it alot; and would definitely recommend it for those looking for a mid-tier 17inch laptop for everyday use. The following are the notes i've taken in my month with the product:

-I got roughly 3 hours on highest performance setting while watching Netflix. General use, you can easily get 4hours.
-It takes roughly 1min to open from cold boot. From standby it takes like 10 seconds.
-The lcd lid doesnt have a latch or anything. Just pull up to open. Because of this it doesnt open very easily and you need to use both your hands (one to pull the lid , the other to hold the bottom down)
-The sound levels produced by the speakers are adequate.
-Very rarely gets hot on my lap, and its very quiet... even when I did some stress...

Need 17 Inches? This Is A Great Choice
This is about my tenth laptop, but my first 17", and I'm very happy. Before I go on with why, I just want to make one point about the size - it's big. Not heavy and fat (see below) but just... big. As in: I have three different backpacks designed to carry a laptop, and this won't fit in ANY of them. If you're looking for easily portable, look at 15" and smaller. If you're looking for a great desktop replacement and don't mind using a briefcase-style laptop case (or larger than standard laptop backpack) to transport it, read on.

First of all, despite my comment above, it's lighter than I thought: under 6 pounds with the battery, which is surprising indeed, and it's fairly thin, at about an inch. The charger is also reasonably-sized, which makes the entire package easy (relative to other 17" units of course) to travel with.

The case itself is great - I love the textured finish on it, and it feels extremely sturdy and well-built. There is no latch to keep the laptop...

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