The Dell Inspiron E1705 packs a solid set of multimedia features, and when configured with Intel's Core Duo processor, it has enough power to speed through virtually any task, from editing video to playing games.

Specifications

Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor type Core Duo T2400
Clock speed 1.83 GHz

Mainboard
Data bus speed 667 MHz

RAM
RAM installed size 1 GB
Max supported RAM 2 GB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM

Display (Projector)
Display (projector) diagonal size 17 in
Display (projector) technology TFT active matrix
Max resolution 1440 x 900

Video Output
Graphics processor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video MemoryVideo RAM installed 256 MB
Max video RAM supported 256 MB

Storage Hard Drive
Hard drive 80 GB

Optical Storage
CD / DVD type DVD±RW
CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)

Interface Provided
Interface type Hi-Speed USB, Ethernet
Interface provided Hi-Speed USB, RJ-45

OS Provided
OS provided Windows XP Home

Battery
Battery technology Lithium ion
Installed battery qty 1

Cache Memory
Cache Memory Type L2 cache
Cache size 2 MB

Networking
Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Review

The good: Excellent overall performance and competent gaming performance; complete set of multimedia controls and connections; quality speakers; runs Windows XP Media Center; features double-layer DVD burner.

The bad: Lacks integrated TV tuner, though a PC Card tuner is available.

Source:
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