New Dell xps 17(l721x)

[madmattd]

The GTX560m has optimus support, the GTX580m has optimus support, and im pretty sure the GTX660m will have optimus support as well.

Yup, but pretty much no one implements it on the hardware side. Meaning you can't actually use it...

[Serephucus]

They actually are. Clevo is using Optimus for a lot of their 600 series laptops, which they historically haven't done, so I'd say your chances are pretty good.

Odds are, the XPS 17 will be getting a 650M at most. The M17x ships by default with a 660M, and usually the XPS' highest level card is one below this, so it makes sense. I just hope it keeps the matte screen and good speakers and doesn't go the Macbook route...

[Kema97]

I wouldn't mind a mac like design, if the mac had a windows version, I probably would have gotten that by now. I am not an apple fan, but I really like their design.

[SInC]

That is incorrect. The GT650m and GTX660m are actually the same card, with different clock rates. In fact the GT640m is the same card as well, but with even lower clock rates and no support for GDDR5.

Both the GT650m GDDR5 and GTX660m GDDR5 are going to consume exactly the same amount of power in low-load situations. The branding just doesn't make sense..

The GTX 660m chips are binned better than the GT 650m and GT 640m chips. Though they share the same GK107 core, the GTX 660m should achieve higher clocks GT 650m, which justifies the GTX branding as an "enthusiast" chip. The difference between the GTX 660m and GT 650m probably won't be all that significant, though.

[ericdabbs]

Why is Dell taking so dang long to announce the XPS line ivy bridge refresh? Anyone know when they might announce it?

[mastypk]

Why is Dell taking so dang long to announce the XPS line ivy bridge refresh? Anyone know when they might announce it?

Some rumors are new XPS line will be available between 15-May to 15-June.

[Dr.Ndre]

Some rumors are new XPS line will be available between 15-May to 15-June.

well its taking more time for me to waiting. i really can't wait anymore. i'm really curious for xps l721x. and anyway where do u know that xps will available on that date.

[mastypk]

well its taking more time for me to waiting. i really can't wait anymore. i'm really curious for xps l721x. and anyway where do u know that xps will available on that date.

Those are rumors

HP has released DV6/DV7 with Ivy Bridge & new GPU's. So, Dell should not take too long from now.

Here is HP link.
$800-$1200 Laptops & Netbook PCs | HP Official Store

Best Regards

[Dr.Ndre]

Those are rumors

HP has released DV6/DV7 with Ivy Bridge & new GPU's. So, Dell should not take too long from now.

Here is HP link.
$800-$1200 Laptops & Netbook PCs | HP Official Store

Best Regards

great to hear that. i hope i can get one once it's available.

[ericdabbs]

well its taking more time for me to waiting. i really can't wait anymore. i'm really curious for xps l721x. and anyway where do u know that xps will available on that date.

So are you going to get a HP laptop now?