Tril

Welcome to the community

I have not heard of an Ivy Bridge upgrade (3rd gen) for the XPS 17 although I am certainly hoping that there will be one, perhaps with a GPU upgrade as well.

If you are interested in Ivy bridge notebooks there are some choices.  The XPS 15 does have an Ivy Bridge upgrade, and if you are looking for a 17 inch LCD notebook, although it isn't an XPS you may wish to look at the Inspiron 17R Special Edition.  You can find out more about either system from the following link.

www.dell.com/.../performance-laptops-home

There are also the Alienware notebooks as well.

www.alienware.com/.../laptops.aspx

I do understand though wanting an XPS 17 with an Ivy Bridge.  Please keep an eye open at Dell.com and hopefully one will be available soon.

TB

I wish I could give you a date; I simply don't have that information.  An M17x would stand up pretty good to pretty much whatever you through at it, so that may be something that will want to consider, it is pricey.  I am sorry that I couldn't give you any more info on a possible XPS 17 update.

TB

Thanks, Terry. I appreciate your help.

Thanks for those links, Terry. I really like the features of the new XPSs, but I need a desktop replacement with a number pad, so I can't downsize. I'm thinking about the Inspirons, but I was hoping since the other XPSs have been released the 17 wouldn't be far behind. I've looked at so many computers now that I can't remember why the Inspiron 17R didn't appeal as much. I think it was because it wasn't very customizable. I love the Alienware, and I do play games, but I don't know how it would do as a more multi-purpose laptop, and a 3D costs a fortune! I just need to make a decision soon, so I was hoping someone had some info that would give me a timeframe. I'd like to stay with Dell, but I'm getting desperate!

MikeM321

I wish I could help. I have not heard of a Ivy Bridge upgrade for the XPS 17 as of yet.  If I do hear of something I will post here when I can.

TB

I'm in the same boat as Tril and I'm too disappointed that there wasn't a refresh done yet on the XPS 17.  I do a lot of high-def video editing and I need something that's a step up from the Insprion 17R.   At the same time I really don't want an Alienware machine as I'm not into gaming.  Not to mention I prefer a laptop that looks more business like.  

I know you can't give us a timeframe but can you confirm that there will be a refresh done with the XPS 17 line?  I've heard mixed things.  I've been told that Dell has completely discontinued the XPS 17 model as they feel it will eat into the Alienware sales.  I've also been told that the XPS 17 is coming soon.

Any further insight would be greatly appreciated.  

Well, now it's August 3rd, and still no new XPS 17.  I've had two 17R "Special Editions," but they had a problem with the touchpads and 1-clicks, so they were sent back.  I had the old new XPS 17 3D, and it worked great!  But, sent it back because 4 days after receiving it, it was listed for less on the 2011 Clearance Rack.  Kind of ticked me off, so sent that one back to get the newer 17R, but definitely not the same quality as the XPS.  And now that you can't get a backlit keyboard for the XPS 17s, looks like I won't be buying a Dell.

Sorry to hear about your experiences with the 17Rs...agree that they are not the same quality as the L702x.  I have been very happy with my L702x, and am disappointed that Dell has not released a new XPS 17 (L721x).  I spoke with a Sales rep last week and he could not confirm even IF Dell would be releasing a new XPS 17, not to mention when it might be released.  The rep noted that there may be a big market for this model...as the 17R and AlienWare 17 fill the sales space for the 17 inch models.  I disagree...the 17R cannot match the specs of the XPS 17...and seems to be geared towards light-medium power home users.  Let's be honest, the AlienWare is too expensive and obnoxious (although VERY powerful)...unless you are a serious gamer.  What about the power users (e.g. security professionals that need lots of power and need this in a laptop) that want the 17" laptop and needs al the power that can be packed into a laptop...and not have an alien head on their lid?  :)  I certainly hope Dell does release a 3rd gen XPS 17...certainly don't want to be stuck buying an HP Envy...their support is not up to the level of Dell.

I still have no information on a possible Ivy Bridge upgrade for the XPS 17.   Currently for the 17"consumer models we have the the Inspiron 17, Inspiron 17r and the Alienware M17x.  To my opinion yes there is room for a XPS 17, something for power users that aren't specifically gamers.  If something does come up please keep an eye open on Dell.com.

TB

I was told that there will NOT be another XPS 17.  And with the old ones, they say they ran out of backlit keyboards, yet was also told that they use the same keyboards as the 17R.

So, Terry, see what I've been up against!  Just some more incompetence.