Dell XPS 17 Gets a Speed Boost--and 3D

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Dell XPS 17 Gets a Speed Boost--and 3D Dell just updated its XPS laptop line with Intel's new Sandy Bridge processors, giving them a nice speed boost. What's more, the 17-inch model has a new 3D option! It's fast and great for 3D video, but needs a slightly faster GPU for 3D gaming. Check out our review. - Senior Editor Jason Cross Top Story Dell XPS 17 3D: Speedy, and in Stereo Dell updates its XPS 17 laptop with Intel's latest 32nm CPU and Nvidia stereoscopic 3D, offering speed and visual improvements. Share: Laptop News Google's CR-48: An Adventure in Brickdom What happens when you hack a CR-48? Read on to find out. Share: MacBook Pros May Debut Light Peak, Intel's USB Slayer Rumors say Intel's optical technology will be rebranded as "Thunderbolt." Intel views the technology as the successor to USB 3.0. Share: Rumored MacBook Pros Coming: What Apple Shoppers Need to Know If you're in the market for a MacBook Pro, you may want to hold off on the purchase until later this week. 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