Dell brings the ugly with the XPS M2010 laptop
Have you ever seen something so hideously unattractive that it makes you want to lose your lunch? If not, take a gander at the Dell XPS M2010 "notebook" computer. This beast is, quite honestly, one the least attractive computers we’ve ever seen. To be fair, it’s got quite a feature set, sporting an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of on board RAM, up to a 500GB hard drive, 8 speakers plus a sub woofer, 20.1" widescreen display, a 256MB ATI® MobilityTM RADEONTM X1800 Graphics Card, a 1.3 megapixel webcam, and much more. Unfortunately, specs are not everything in this game, with visual appeal accounting for a significant portion of consumer decision making. If Dell hopes to compete in the "uber-laptop" game, then they need to run, not walk, to the drawing board and re-hash their design strategy. Brace yourself for more hands-on shots after the jump.
It doesn’t look ugly to me, it just has a unique design.
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I like those things but for like $7,000 I would buy that Toshiba Regza 56″.
But hey, look on the bright side, at least you don’t have to buy a laptop case.
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Heck if you can run linux on that bad boy I’m set
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Funny how looks are subjective.
That Dell looks great to me.
-Surfer
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I’m not a fan of Dell *at all* (I have aniMac), but is there something about the looks of this that isn’t coming across in the pictures? Besides the millions of buttons everywhere, which is common on Dells, I don’t see what the big deal is? It’s not gorgeous, but it’s not that bad.
I’ve been waiting for years for laptops to have screens that let them extend up higher. I hate that laptop screens are glued to the keyboard and force you to look down at your computer. Nice to see another company trying.
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redefining the term “desktop replacement…..”
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cmon guys..if this had an Apple on it, you know you’d be salivating all over this………….
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While the design is in no way innovative, its certainly appealing. Its the hardware that makes this machine great. I doubt anyone else could come up with better, when you have to incorporate a subwoofer, 20 inch screen, and so on into a traditional notebook design.
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I bought one of these on eBay for $1500 (shipped). It runs nicely and has a great screen. Two hard drives so RAID 0/1 is available. If you have ever upgraded a laptops CPU (i.e. socketed CPUs, not soldered!) then you won’t have a problem upgrading the CPU on this, it maxes out at the T7600 (dual core 2.33GHz), RAM and SATA HDs can also be upgraded. The Radeon X1800 is a decent video card for mild gaming. DVI port for dual monitor goodness. A bit large but pretty unique IMHO
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I like this design a lot! I think it looks great.
It is a huge machine, but think of it as a portable iMac. It has a huge monitor, fantastic specs, and folds up to about the size of a briefcase with a nice leather bound handle for carrying. It’s about time someone started working on a new platform. The old desktop vs laptop options are stale.
Obviously you are not going to open this on a plane, but if you’ve always wanted a desktop spec’d computer that was easy to take to a friend’s house or with you on a weekend getaway, what better options are out there?
No other laptop can match it’s feature set, and no other desktop can match it’s portability. If this thing was in the $2500 range I’d be all over it.
Give it a year and you’ll see more companies coming up with a hybrid like this, and the prices will start to come down.
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It looks great to me
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the dell behemoth looks amazing what are you talking about ??
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I think these machines look awesome…if I can just get it to play transformers on start up…..
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this guy is crazzzzzy…..and i believe someone above said it best…”redefining desktop replacement” i mean seriously dell is pushing things to the next level with this laptop and to be quite honest it looks better than a big bulky room filling desktop. And it rocks that the screen lifts higher who likes the cramp in their neck from working on your laptop for a couple of hours? i sure as hell don’t. and if you all will notice HP COMPAQ AND TOSHIBA are all following in the footsteps….REVOLUTION! but everyone has their own opinion and most of the time someone will have one that’s different from mine….i give it a 10
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First the fact that 99% of posters dismissed the ugly factor gives you a good idea that the Joshua has pretty much a unique look at it (bad taste). Well everyone is entitled to his opinion, but opinions are like as**oles everybody’s got one. UNLESS you are able to justify correctly your opinion. But I have a feeling that he is a MAc Sheep or a Dell hater. Macs are great but lack in the range of software available compared to pcs. As far as Dell haters, go train yourself to accept a good product when you see one. You can apply that practice to everything in life. It’s part of evolving. For a regular user both platforms are fine. Although you need to be a little more advanced technically to work with PCs. Macs are dumb proof to a certain extent or basically you just have to sent it in when it craps out on you. (sheep Factor).
Now back to the M2010. When you have the money to buy the best configuration of this system your a happy camper. When you don’t have the bucks then you try to find reasons why it sucks because you can’t have it or it will put you in the poor house. If you cant buy, it is still ok to admire it.
The system out of the box kicks ass. Definitely more impressive than unpacking an iMac. Has great adjustment positioning for the monitor. It just doesn’t swivel. Oh and before I forget out of the box you only need to connect the power. Some idiots at apple showed a profile of an iMac vs Dell XPS410 to compare the cable clutter. You need to do that with a similar system loosers. Like the M2010. One cable for M2010 three for iMac. And the winner is…….
Well don’t start telling me that you can put a wireless KB and mouse. That doesn’t count because it’s not out of the box like that and you still have to occupy two usb slots. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Dells are bluetooth. Besides the fact that you close the system and it has a handle for transport. Also offered is a great case with wheels so you don’t break your back.
If you search on google there are some poor bastards trying to install OSX on this beauty.(they cant find a driver for the graphics, lol)
The keyboard has a great feel and the mouse pad feels, works and responds great.
Blu-Ray RW
Raid 0 7200rpm for performance. Just use Acronis for an external backup of your setup for security.
Killer screen
Great remote with gyroscopic functionality and full Media Center Control even when the system is shut down. Actually you can get the module for this Remote that is connected internally and mod it for use with all other PCs.
Connected my Cintiq 21UX on the external DVI for dual monitors in the studio and finished a $12k job like a champ. It was a test to see how well this system will do. I created an image for a very big fighting tv network, file size 2GB. OK 1,9GB to be exact and did the job like a champ.
Together with my portable Cintiq 12WX I get jobs done on location with no sweat. If you like to showoff it will also do that. As a desktop replacement: I think this is what desktops should look like. The Desktop replacement term doesn’t give it justice. The only purpose it might not serve is Hi-end Gaming although I play Counter Strike and Ghost Recon with no issues whatsoever. If Dell decides to make a gaming version of this PC it will kill a lot of competition but it will also create a problem for their own line of gaming systems so it is probably just a dream of mine. Unless all the big companies start competing in this platform. Well they already started copying.
Cons:
Vista will slow it down a lot.
No upgrade for the 256mb x1800. But don’t think for a second that this one lacks power.
The mouse is heavy and not that smooth, vs a good Logitech mouse it comes second.
Low Battery Power
Dell has the worst support ever. But if you bust their balls they will do a lot to make you happy. Best support encountered is HP when talking to their workstation department. The rest is just as CRAPPY as Dell.
I got the full config version for $1,100 less than what it comes up on their site. Plus they send me for free the Logitech Vision Webcam $129 worth because I told them that their cam sucks in low light. Very good in bright areas. Works ok in low light if you install Logitechs latest software for their vision cams.
The weight could be a con if you compare it with a regular laptop. (I have another laptop for regular mobile use) I bought it for a mobile workstation, especially for a Sci-Fi Artist/Web Designer/Graphic Artist/Illustrator like myself it is a great option when on the road and super impressive in presentations.
Post comes from a Power User.
11 Workstations total in my studio.
Latest acquisition Dell XPS 720 H2C for gaming and media. Don’t put Vista on it you will loose 40% performance (proven).
IF YOU THINK i am a Dell fan this is what I use:
5 HP Workstations - 1 Pavillion for the wife
1 Compaq
2 Dell - XPS M2010 - XPS 720 H2C
1 Sony Laptop
1 IBM Intellistation
1 Shuttle Media Center (I built this little guy - working great for two years running MCE 2005)
Sorry for the negative remarks on APPLE & Macs, But as well as they perform they are just as good as being behind in so many areas.
My Reasons:
(.MOV give me a break)
Incompatibility with a lot of great PC software
Always behind in regards to upgradeability including several restrictions and driver issues for devices, like they don’t even exist and will never exist. Common, make a REAL windows version. Well they went with intel. I guess that’s a start and they got some sense working.
Always behind in software versions besides adobe AND A COUPLE OTHER STUFF. They are getting better though.
Media Center efforts, calling them second to Windows MCE is a compliment.
Last reason, IPODS and IPHONES. No divx support.
iPhone very impressive but for the to following reasons they can kiss my ass:
iPhone 8GB is an insult and very sllllloooooow internet
iPhone no Flash super insult. Same applies to iTouch.
Go buy an Archos. They are the bomb. Expensive for the extra stuff but they cover everything. Almost. No Phone. No HD recording. But that’s pushing it. Maybe next year.
Maybe I added a lot of unnecessary stuff here but I am sick and tired of people just saying crap because their head is full of it.
Try before you say anything or do an in-depth research. If not just shut up and stop misleading people. The internet is a great source of info if you can find it from realistic, open minded, un-influenced by the hype individuals. So stop cluttering the web with your bull.
I have been fooled by the hype myself in the past but this purchase has been proven by far positive for me.
If you don’t have the money for a system like this you can setup a system for a lot less that will offer you more power but less luxury. That is a fact. Besides, you might have some money left to buy a nice little laptop.
If you plan on buying it don’t compare it with Hi-End workstations or Gaming Systems. It makes no sense. If you have the money buy both.
Best Regards,
From a guy that buys stuff that work first and look cool second.
P.S. I might be wrong on some info because I don’t possess an automatic update system but I feel I am pretty close. Please post corrections if I am wrong or misleading. Thanks.
Haven’t checked for grammar so be nice.
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u read my mind…YEAH!!!
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1 this is a desktop
2 if you can not sit it on your lap it is not a labtop
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You are just jealous you don’t have the money to buy one of these gems.
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I have a DELL XPS2010M- great looking system, I upgrade the ATI card, RAM and Hard Drive (2) 7200RPM. It is fast enough for me, even when VISTA lived on it. It now rocks with Arch Linux and all the features work. The only problem I do not like about it is the keyboard and mouse take a few seconds to sync after a short idle time it goes to sleep.
John
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