Review: Dell XPS M2010

The Good: Sophisticated, eye-catching, and sleek look with faux leather exterior and system handle; solid structure; Intel Core Duo processor; with detachable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse; notable sound system with 8 built-in speakers; clear audio; videoconferencing capabilities with integrated microphone and webcam; adjustable wide screen with bright display, suitable for games and DVD movies, with optional discrete graphics; remote-controlled Media Center that also functions as gyroscopic mouse; extensive multimedia features; long battery life; large storage with 2GB system memory; inclusion of internet and video chat software; see-through DVD burner; equipped with slot-loading Blu-ray drive

The Bad: Expensive; large compared to other laptop model; unwieldy and bulky to move; does not come with built-in TV tuner; small trackpad; wireless keypad and mouse does not automatically connect after being idle; takes a little longer to boot up

The Bottom Line: Suitable for people looking to splurge on a high performance laptop with expansive multimedia capabilities who doesn’t need to carry the laptop around.