For some reason, the BIOS on this laptop throttles it under load, using trick after trick to stop it taking more than 90w from the arguably inadequate power supply that comes with this machine.

At worst, it can throttle clear down to only 12.5% of its potential.There is a huge issue and dell has agreed to fix it that has been 4 months this system is preforming far less then a i5 processor if you want more info just google Dell throttle issue and it will bring up a150 page of users with the prob

If it doesnt come with your notebook, you can simply call and ask for disks. They should send it free of charge and via overnight. I have had this experience.

Ok, I’ve been planning on getting this laptop for a while but I’ve been waiting for a bit. I’m glad I waited because you can now buy it with i7 processor. However you can no longer get it with a blu-ray player. I was very disapointed when I saw this as this would have been a large part of what I would use the laptop for. Does any one know if you can still get a R/W Blu-ray drive and just instal it you self some how? any advice would be appreciated. thanks..

i would go with the xps 1645 – not only does it have a better screen, but it also has backlit keys and can run any game you’d ever want to run on highest settings (w/ the 1gb card) smoothly. seriously like look up xps 1645 gaming you’ll be wowed

Aion FTW. Nice review.

where did you get that wallpaper from?

Reflections aside, this screen (RGB LED Backlit) blows away all notebook screens.

VAIO would look good if you never saw this screen… but if you saw them side by side, its no contest.

110% color gamut on the Dell Screen… thats all I gotta say.

RGBLED LCD is the best screen out there! I recommend that if someone is thinking about this laptop, buy RGBLED LCD. This screen is pretty expensive but you’ll love the screen and you will know when you watch movie or play a game. Hope it was helpful : )

I was sitting behind a window with no blinds, so its usually not that bad. RGBLED was better colors and are very vibrant, you are you going to be watching movies, there is no better screen. The color gamut is 110% and gorgeous! Color accuracy is middle of the road, but the colors are so rich and deep its amazing.

I can’t speak for the WLED, I am sure its a great screen, but it wont look nearly as good as the RGBLED.

excellent reviews. I have had 3 dells now and am purchasing my 4th which is a Dell XPS Studio. That was the first time i have seen inside a laptop too. thanks for the help and review.

haha, thanks! I never really thought I had a voice at all.

Last question…
Where would you recommend to buy this at? Online, Best Buy, etc..