Well, I've had my m2010 for about a month now. It's an absolute dream.
It's mobile - but when you set it up - with the removable wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse, it transforms nicely to your typical ergonimically correct desktop setting. I doubt you'll trek it off to the nearest hot-spot coffee place - as it's just a little bit too heavy. But if you need your desktop computer to be mobile every now and then - this is the deal.
The media center is a ton of fun. I got 2 120 GB hard drives so I can record my favorite TV shows with the TV tuner and save that media to one of the hard drives and have the other one for my files. I'll record episodes of "Extreme Engineering", burn the DVD and mail them off to my somewhat non-tv watching engineer dad who just gets a kick out of that show. We've set up this machine outside for Outdoor Movie night - the screen is gorgeous. The sound is extremely impressive. Outside there is a ton of atmospheric noise and yet the sound from the built in 8 speakers while watching a film is very focused, subtly excellent, and easy to hear. The media center remote control is fantastic as well - with a gyro button in the middle that allows you to use the remote as a mouse - talk about improving hand-eye coordination!
The little camera at the top of the screen is really very fun. Video mail is easy to create and it's got surprising resolution.
The dual core processor means many processes at the same time and no slowness. I work with large graphics files and you would think they were itty bitty jpegs by the way this thing processes. Forget slowdowns with virus software - it just doesn't happen.
The way the handle and screen function together is quite impressive. Once you open the laptop, the screen rises to a vertical position and then pulls away from the handle towards you so you can pull the screen forward and make it so it's almost right on top of the front edge of the dvd drive while angling it to suit your needs - the CPU doesn't take up a ton of horizontal space on the desk top - especially once you take the keyboard off.
Good luck finding a carrying case for this monster. Even those large messenger bags barely fit this beast. However, if you do a google search for "Dell XPS m2010" - as of now there is one manufacturer making some neoprene cases especially for this computer. Even with the handle, it's just more comfortable having a case around to protect the investment.
I highly recommend this machine. If you do buy - make sure you call Dell rather than buy it online. Those sales folks can give you deals. I got mine with 2G RAM, the TV Tuner, top processor, and 2 120 GB hard drives for $3880. You can't quote that online.
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Brooke @ Aug 14th 2006 12:55PM
Well, I've had my m2010 for about a month now. It's an absolute dream.
It's mobile - but when you set it up - with the removable wireless keyboard, and wireless mouse, it transforms nicely to your typical ergonimically correct desktop setting. I doubt you'll trek it off to the nearest hot-spot coffee place - as it's just a little bit too heavy. But if you need your desktop computer to be mobile every now and then - this is the deal.
The media center is a ton of fun. I got 2 120 GB hard drives so I can record my favorite TV shows with the TV tuner and save that media to one of the hard drives and have the other one for my files. I'll record episodes of "Extreme Engineering", burn the DVD and mail them off to my somewhat non-tv watching engineer dad who just gets a kick out of that show. We've set up this machine outside for Outdoor Movie night - the screen is gorgeous. The sound is extremely impressive. Outside there is a ton of atmospheric noise and yet the sound from the built in 8 speakers while watching a film is very focused, subtly excellent, and easy to hear. The media center remote control is fantastic as well - with a gyro button in the middle that allows you to use the remote as a mouse - talk about improving hand-eye coordination!
The little camera at the top of the screen is really very fun. Video mail is easy to create and it's got surprising resolution.
The dual core processor means many processes at the same time and no slowness. I work with large graphics files and you would think they were itty bitty jpegs by the way this thing processes. Forget slowdowns with virus software - it just doesn't happen.
The way the handle and screen function together is quite impressive. Once you open the laptop, the screen rises to a vertical position and then pulls away from the handle towards you so you can pull the screen forward and make it so it's almost right on top of the front edge of the dvd drive while angling it to suit your needs - the CPU doesn't take up a ton of horizontal space on the desk top - especially once you take the keyboard off.
Good luck finding a carrying case for this monster. Even those large messenger bags barely fit this beast. However, if you do a google search for "Dell XPS m2010" - as of now there is one manufacturer making some neoprene cases especially for this computer. Even with the handle, it's just more comfortable having a case around to protect the investment.
I highly recommend this machine. If you do buy - make sure you call Dell rather than buy it online. Those sales folks can give you deals. I got mine with 2G RAM, the TV Tuner, top processor, and 2 120 GB hard drives for $3880. You can't quote that online.