• Good graphics performance
  • Pretty and comfortable keyboard
  • Light (ish)

CONS

  • Low WorldBench score
  • Display has issues with dark scenes
  • Crappy touchpad

AT A GLANCE

Digital Storm'™s P17 is a good gaming machine, that's lighter than most desktop replacements, but it delivers less performance as well as fewer ounces.

MANUFACTURER’S DESCRIPTION

Digital Storm gaming laptops offer a vividly fluid experience that would turn any computer red with envy. Built with the latest next-gen Intel processors and powerful AMD and NVIDIA graphic cards, these custom notebooks offer an immersive experience so intense you’ll question reality. Ranging from 15" to 17" screen sizes, these mobile powerhouses are fully equipped with the latest technology. You'll experience the best and most intense game-play on the newest and hottest games anywhere you go

THE SPECS

Processor
Processor speed2300.0 MHz
Processor typeIntel Core i7-3610QM
Memory
Memory speed1600.0 MHz
Memory typeDDR3
Memory size16384.0 MB
Memory max32.0 GB
Display
TouchscreenNo
Display typeGlossy LCD with LED Backlight
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio16:9
Display size17.3 inches
Graphics
Primary Graphics ChipsetAMD Radeon HD 7970M
Graphics TypeSwitchable
Storage
Hard Drive Speed7200 RPM
Drives included1.0
Drive typeHard Disk Drive
Drive size750.0 GB
Ports and Connections
Microphone inputYes
Wireless connection
  • 802.11n
  • Bluetooth
Available Interfaces
  • DVI (dual link)
  • DisplayPort
  • FireWire 400
  • Gigabit ethernet
  • HDMI
  • USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0
  • eSATA
Dimensions
Weight with Accessories11.0 pounds
Height2.1 inches
Weight8.5 pounds
Depth10.9 inches
Width16.1 inches
Sound
SpeakersStereo
Included Software
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Other Features
Devices
  • Backlit Keyboard
  • Built-In Microphone
  • Built-In Webcam
  • Fingerprint Reader
Input devicesTouchpad (multitouch)

PERFORMANCE

Product Type
SubcategoryDesktop Replacement
Overall Performance
Worldbench Score99
Worldbench Version7
Battery
Battery Life3:54  (hh:mm)
Start Up
Start Up35.6  seconds (lower is better)
Office Productivity
PCMark 7 Productivity Suite2006  score (higher is better)
Web Browsing
Web Performance15.6  Frames per second (higher is better)
Storage Performance
File Compression419.7  seconds (lower is better)
Hard Drive File Operations332.3  seconds (lower is better)
Power Usage
Idle power usage28.6  Watts
Working power usage7.5  Watt hours
Content Creation
Image Editing185.4  seconds (lower is better)
Audio Encoding126.8  seconds (lower is better)
Video Encoding151.7  seconds (lower is better)