The Dell Inspiron 1720 ($1,994 direct) is a desktop-replacement laptop that's had a significant makeover, succeeding the Inspiron E1705 (Vista) as the new media powerhouse in the Inspiron line. In ...

An integrated cellular modem, cavernous hard drives, and very good performance numbers more than compensate for a couple of feature exclusions, making the Inspiron 1720 one of the best deals in the ...

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Though the Inspiron 1720 series' feature set is largely average for its category, a few key items stand out. For example, the laptop's 17-inch wide-screen display can be configured with a 1,440x900 or ...