Desktop replacement

Dell Inspiron 1720 series
Here’s a good desktop replacement for those who can’t accommodate a workstation due to lack of space. A large display (all of 17 inches) and well-spaced keypad plus the advantage of it being a laptop is what you get. Note that 17-inches also means having to carry a heavyweight machine (who knows some of you might get the desired biceps you always wanted!) Powered by Intel Core2 Duo 1.5 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM and upgradeable up to 4GB and storage space of 160 GB, the laptop also packs in a DVD writer, an integrated graphics media accelerator X3100 video card, integrated modem and soundcard, Wi-Fi, in-built microphone and speakers, A built-in 2 megapixel camera, Express Card Slot, five USB ports, FireWire port, integrated Bluetooth adapter and 8-in-1 media card reader are the much needed value-adds. Plus point: It’s available in a choice of eight different colours and comes with Windows Vista Home Edition and Li-Ion battery.

Starting price: Rs 60,996 (MRP)