Just when you thought a 17" Laptop was big enough. . .

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Jun 2, 2006 | 11:42 AM

Speed_Racer

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Just when you thought a 17" Laptop was big enough. . .

Dell XPS M2010

20.1" LCD
Full size keyboard
LOL, what's next. . .

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:47 AM

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It weighs in at only 18 pounds.

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:48 AM

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As crazy as that seems for personal use, that would be a kick ass rig if you have to demo software on a regular basis.

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:53 AM

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That's not a laptop...that's a battlestation.

Wow...Kinda defeats the point of a laptop IMO...sure, it's "mobile"...but, it's as mobile as say packing up your PS2 and 15" LCD too. It's neat...but, I would never get it.

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:54 AM

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Starbucks across the world are increasing table space as we speak....

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:56 AM

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It's a mobile desktop. I don't think it has a battery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by billiam

As crazy as that seems for personal use, that would be a kick ass rig if you have to demo software on a regular basis.

That was the first thing I thought of when I read about it yesterday.

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:06 PM

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when you think of it as a "mobile desktop" rather than a laptop its actually kinda neat.

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Jun 2, 2006 | 12:08 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soopa

when you think of it as a "mobile desktop" rather than a laptop its actually kinda neat.

But it won't be taking the place of a 17" Powerbook on my desk at home anytime soon.

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:17 PM

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Many companies have tried to make stuff like that since the dawn of the PC. All have failed. There was even a "portable" Commodore.

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Jun 2, 2006 | 12:21 PM

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I think portable desktops are the way to the future.

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:22 PM

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you gotta admint, it looks awesome as hell though

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:28 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by badboy

I think portable desktops are the way to the future.

Brilliant, Einstein. They are called laptops.

Down the road, a 3.5lb laptop will probably be able to have the same processing power as that XPS. So, yeah. Good call.

Hell, my 6lb laptop (Acer Travelmate 8000) is quite slim, plays high-end games with good speed...?

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Jun 2, 2006 | 12:35 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yumchah

Quote:

Originally Posted by badboy

I think portable desktops are the way to the future.

Brilliant, Einstein. They are called laptops.

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:38 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soopa

when you think of it as a "mobile desktop" rather than a laptop its actually kinda neat.

The idea about using it for demoing and such is a good idea.

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soopa

when you think of it as a "mobile desktop" rather than a laptop its actually kinda neat.

that thing is sweet

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:42 PM

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damn...i didnt see the price until now.

I can buy a 20" imac, wireless keyboard/mouse, and a pelican case with wheels for travel and come out cheaper then that.

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yumchah

Brilliant, Einstein. They are called laptops.

Down the road, a 3.5lb laptop will probably be able to have the same processing power as that XPS. So, yeah. Good call.

Hell, my 6lb laptop (Acer Travelmate 8000) is quite slim, plays high-end games with good speed...?

No, I am not talking about laptops.

What I meant to say is that your in home desktop will have the ability to be transported to a different location without much fuss.

What you see above is where the desktop technology is headed towards.

Small and movable.

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:49 PM

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"small" would essentially make it a non-desktop.

these days, the only thing that makes a desktop a "desktop" is screen size. a desktop is 20"+.

anything smaller ya may as well be on a laptop...

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:56 PM

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I love it when people add in there two cents and then the tech-sharks come in and throw their hopes of a reasonable argument out the window

Jun 2, 2006 | 12:58 PM

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AZ has taught me to never make ignorant statements ever

the consequences to one's ego are insane!

thanks people!

Jun 2, 2006 | 01:08 PM

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Quote:

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I went 50 years into the future and found this.

Jun 2, 2006 | 01:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soopa

"small" would essentially make it a non-desktop.

these days, the only thing that makes a desktop a "desktop" is screen size. a desktop is 20"+.

anything smaller ya may as well be on a laptop...

smaller in size but not fit to be carried around everywhere. I wouldn't use the word laptop to address them.

I am not necessarily disagreeing with anyone, I am more or less stating that what we have known as a common desktop is getting smaller so it is more portable, and easy to handle.

Jun 2, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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Quote:

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Brilliant, Einstein. They are called laptops.

Wrong. According to Dell they're called NOTEBOOKS.....

Jun 2, 2006 | 01:20 PM

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Wrong. According to Dell they're called NOTEBOOKS.....

I only use "mobile workstations"

Jun 2, 2006 | 01:46 PM

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I only use "mobile workstations"

I thought they were crotch warmers.

Jun 2, 2006 | 01:48 PM

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I thought they were crotch warmers.

no those are laptops

Jun 2, 2006 | 10:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by soopa

when you think of it as a "mobile desktop" rather than a laptop its actually kinda neat.

If I still worked for Dell and gave a flip about the PC vs Mac battle, I would have asked....

"Does this mean we will see one on your desk?"

J/K---I am currently toying with looking at a MAC

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:04 PM

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J/K---I am currently toying with looking at a MAC

One by one, they come.

Oh yes, they come.

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:09 PM

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One by one, they come. Oh yes, they come.

<----- Is currently wondering how much the educational discount is at Apple stores and if it applies to MBP's.

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:15 PM

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<----- Is currently wondering how much the educational discount is at Apple stores and if it applies to MBP's.

Go to www.apple.com

hit Store then go to the bottom right corner and click on education...It will take into the education store and let you build one with the discount price.

Its not huge, but its something.

I bought both my powerbooks and my parents g5 tower with the education discount...how I can get away with still using is beyond me but I wont tell if they dont ask

My dad bought my mom's powerbook with their military program, and my girlfriend is a teacher....im hoping she finally caves and gets a macbook soon.

Jun 2, 2006 | 11:41 PM

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what the balls?!!?

Sep 17, 2006 | 09:45 PM

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Review here: http://laptopmag.com/Features/Attack...h-Notebook.htm

I found it quite

-worthy.
Thanks to Stapler for the link!

Sep 17, 2006 | 09:51 PM

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I wouldn't mind it on my kitchen counter... doesn't acts as a TV too?

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Sep 17, 2006 | 09:52 PM

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I use an IBM Thinkpad X series laptop, it weighs 2.78lbs great for travel and data center usage.

Now, for demos for our sales department that laptop would be pimp.