The TUXEDO Book DX17 is a device of the D like [D]esire series.
Desire series devices combine the demands of everyday life with the desire for gaming-compatible hardware. It can therefore not only be equipped with the most powerful processors but also has a very good graphics chip.
In DX1708, a powerful NVIDIA video card, up to GTX 1060 with 6 GB of its own memory (GDDR5), is used. It can also be equipped with the latest Intel Core i7 Six-Core processor. Needless to say, 17.3 inch screen is a non-glare IPS LED backlight display with Full-HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)! An illuminated keyboard with penguin super-key completes the high-end requirements of this special device!
As special features the DX1708 offers the possibility to be equipped with a 2,5" HDD/SSD and a M. 2 SSD. The last one also with the fastest NVMe PCIe connection speed! In addition, the cover, i. e. the top side of the case is made of aluminium and thus protects the screen from damage from outside.
It also has two DDR4 memory slots. By default, 8 GB DDR4 memory are already built in, but these can be upgraded up to 64 GB.
To ensure a proper running performance in battery operation, an large 62 Wh rechargeable battery is included in the scope of delivery!
The 500 GB HDD harddisk already installed provides enough storage space. If you need more space, you can choose even more HDDs here. If you are looking for ultimate speed, you can also opt for an SSD!
SSDs bring an enormous performance boost! The TUXEDO Book DX1708 offers many design possibilities. So you can either replace the normal hard disk with an SSD or you can use a additional hard disk that is plugged into the M. 2 slot. This way, you can combine the speed benefits of SSDs with the space savings of HDDs and have two hard disks at your disposal!
Display / Monitor
Modern displays with IPS panels have bright areas along the frame as a normal characteristic. This has hardly any influence on everyday operation, not least because the displays are optimized for daylight operation. It can only be minimized, but not completely avoided, regardless of the manufacturer and for manufacturing reasons. Details on pixel error classes can be found here.
17.3" (43,9 cm)
Full-HD (1920 × 1080) Non-Glare IPS with G-SYNC
Model: LG LP173WF4-SPD1
The display hinge's maxium opening angle is at around 140°.
Chassis
Dimensions: width: 41,8cm; height (max.): 2,7cm; depth: 28,4cm
Weight: 2,8 kg with battery incl. equipment
Battery & power supply
Large 6 cell lithium-ion battery, 62Wh
120W power supply
Dimensions: 167.5 x 82.0 x 25.4 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 0,56 kg
Total cable length (from socket to notebook): 3.6m
Lifetime of batteries
The operation of all TUXEDO Books is also possible without battery. Users are often advised to remove the battery during permanent mains operation in order to conserve it. Thanks to FlexiCharger this is not necessary. Further Information
Battery runtime
Approx. 5 hours with min. brightness at idle speed
We're testing battery time always in idle mode, at minimal display brightness, with keyboard backlight deactivated, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth disabled and without any further connected devices (USB, LAN, HDMI, VGA etc. unplugged!). We always test with integrated graphics when a dedicated and integrated graphics chip is installed.
This way you get an information of maximal possible battery life. Starting from this, you can manage your individual battery life depending on your demands and to influence it, e.g. is keyboard backlight unnecessary during daylight. Bluetooth is also only needed to be turned on, if there's a Bluetooth device connected. Full display brightness as well is hardly always necessary.
Main processor
CPU:
Intel Core CPU from the 8th generation "Coffee Lake".
Intel Core i5-8300H (4x 2.3-4.0GHz Quad-Core, 8 Threads, 8MB Cache, 45W TDP)
Graphics card
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM (Pascal-Graphics)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM (Pascal-Graphics)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 6 GB GDDR5 VRAM (Pascal-Graphics)
Features: DirectX® 12, OpenGL 4.4, NVIDIA® Optimus, NVIDIA® CUDA, NVIDIA PhysX™, OpenCL
Additional: Energy-saving graphic chip integrated in the CPU: Intel HD Graphics 630
The notebook works with NVIDIA Optimus, which allows graphics switching between NVIDIA and Intel.
The following resolutions are possible via all connections individually or in parallel:
1x Notebook-Display: Full-HD 1920*1080@60Hz
Models with GTX 1050 und GTX 1050 Ti:
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.2: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the Intel-Graphics, controlled by NVIDIA Optimus)
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.4: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x HDMI: 1920*1080@60Hz (connected to the Intel-Graphics, controlled by NVIDIA Optimus)
Models with GTX 1060:
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.2: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the Intel-Graphics, controlled by NVIDIA Optimus)
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.4: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x HDMI 2.0: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
With these maximum resolutions 4 displays can be controlled simultaneously, e. g. 1x notebook display and 3x external monitors.
Memory
Type: DDR4 SO-DIMM
Manufacturer and speed see configurator
Default and maximum see configurator
Dual channel mode (with at least 2 modules)
Hard drive
Standard 2,5" HDD or SSD, max. 7mm height
Manufacturer and speed see configurator
Standard and maximum see configurator
Mass storage (SSD / HDD)
Fast M.2 SSDs
Manufacturer and speed see configurator
Standard and maximum see configurator
Communication / Network
Wired/LAN: Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8168/8111 Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless/WIFI (optional):
Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 & Bluetooth (M.2 2230):
Interface: M.2 2230
Wireless LAN / WLAN standards: 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n/ax
DualBand 2,4 / 5 GHz
Communication channels: 2x2
Transfer rate: 300 Mbit/s (2.4GHz WIFI) / 2,4Gbps (5GHz WIFI)
Bluetooth:
Integrated in above Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi AX 200
Version: Dual Mode Bluetooth 5.1
LTE module
LTE/HSDPA+ 4G Huawei ME936
Form factor: M.2 Interface
Supported frequency bands
LTE (FDD): B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B13/B17/B20
HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: B1/B2/B4/B5/B8
EDGE/ GPRS/GSM: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
Transfer rates
LTE FDD: ↑ 50 Mbps ↓ 100 Mbps
HSPA+: ↑ 11 Mbps ↓ 42 Mbps
WCDMA: ↑ 384 kbps ↓ 384 kbps
GPS
GPS Standalone, A-GPS, GPS XTRA, Glonass
LTE/HSDPA+ 4G Huawei ME906s
Form factor: M.2 Interface
Supported frequency bands
LTE (FDD): B1/B2/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS: B1/B2/B5/B8
EDGE/ GPRS/GSM: 1900/1800/900/850 MHz
Transfer rates
LTE FDD: ↑ 50 Mbps ↓ 150 Mbps
HSPA+: ↑ 5.76 Mbps ↓ 42 Mbps
WCDMA: ↑ 384 kbps ↓ 384 kbps
GPS
GPS Standalone, A-GPS, GPS XTRA, Glonass
Keyboard and Touchpad
Multi-color illuminated keyboard with penguin super-key (on DE and US layout)
No fingerprint scanner
Security
Kensington Lock
Webcam / Laptop camera
2 Megapixel (2 MP) camera including microphone
Sound / Audio
Sound Blaster Cinema 3
High Definition Audio
2 speakers (Onkyo)
Integrated microphone with noise reduction
Ports
1x USB 2.0 Typ-A
1x USB 3.0 Typ-A
1x USB 3.1 Typ-A Gen2 (10 Gbit/s)
1x USB 3.1 Typ-C Gen2 (10 Gbit/s)
1x RJ45; Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000 MB)
1x Microphone input
1x Line-Out
1x 2-in-1 Audio (Headphones & S/PDIF optical, 3,5mm koaxial)
1x Kensington Lock
1x 9-in-1 Card-Reader
Models with GTX 1050 und GTX 1050 Ti:
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.2: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the Intel-Graphics, controlled by NVIDIA Optimus)
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.4: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x HDMI: 1920*1080@60Hz (connected to the Intel-Graphics, controlled by NVIDIA Optimus)
Models with GTX 1060:
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.2: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the Intel-Graphics, controlled by NVIDIA Optimus)
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.4: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x HDMI 2.0: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
Card reader
9-in-1 Card Reader
- MMC / RSMMC
- SD / SDHC / SDXC / Micro SD (Adapter necesssary)
- MS / MS Pro / MS Duo
Cooling System & Fan
Temperature controlled fan
At low system workload, there is less heat emerging. The cooling system fans can spin accordingly slow or even turn themselves off completely. Depending on the chassis, cooling system and CPU and GPU, high to very high fan noise (air swooshing) is produced under full load. Thinner notebooks normally tend to get louder due to less cooling capacity.
Custom performance and fan control with the TUXEDO Control Center
With the TUXEDO Control Center you are able to control the performance and the behavior of the fans by yourself. This means that you get the ability to make your device as quiet as possible. By heavily reducing the performance you are able to set the device almost passive cooled, without any fan noise most of the time!
Operating systems
We install Ubuntu and TUXEDO OS (based on Ubuntu with KDE Plasma Desktop) in the latest 64-bit version with long term support.
With our fully automatic installation WebFAI you can easily perform a Linux installation exactly as we at TUXEDO Computers do it in our production! You can choose from all distributions that we also offer in our configurator. Depending on the distribution, you have the choice between different desktop interfaces. More backgrounds and a video demo as well as detailed instructions can be found here.
For "self-installers" and all who are interested, we have set up a database with downloads, instructions, tips & tricks and offer Tomte, a tool that automatically makes our adjustments under Ubuntu, elementary OS and Linux Mint:
Encrypted Installation
On request, we install your Linux system completely encrypted. The pre-installation as dual boot with Windows is technically not possible.
Further details as well as a detailed introduction to encryption can be found here.
Windows on request
If you don't want or can't do without Windows, we install the desired Windows version next to Linux or alone. Please understand that a dual-boot installation can take 1-2 working days longer, even though the process is fully automatic. Please also note that we provide you with a correct Windows license incl. license sticker and installation DVD!
Windows Drivers
The corresponding Windows drivers are already included as standard with every device, regardless of whether it is with or without Windows or operating system installation. Alternatively, you are free to download all Windows-Drivers from here.
Accessories
As accessories you can select an additional external display for enjoying dual display operating together with the laptop.
Furthermore we deliver a wired or wireless keyboard including a mouse or an additional wired mouse. These input devices are produced by Logitech and are only available with German layout!
Warranty
2 years pick up and return (12 months on wearing parts like battery & power supply)
Optional: Up to 5 years pick up and return (12 months on wearing parts like battery & power supply)
All devices have a maintenance-friendly design. Depending on the model, the essential hardware components such as processor, drive, hard disks, RAM, WIFI modules etc. can be accessed via maintenance flaps or removable floor trays. Furthermore the battery is replaceable if not stated differently. Of course, even after expiration of your warranty period, we're offering replacement parts and service for many years!
For warranty cases, we'll provide you with a free return label after getting in touch with us. Warranty handling is done via our technical support. Please note our warranty conditions
Package Contents
1x TUXEDO Book preinstalled & configured
1x Power supply
1x Power cord
1x Recharchable battery
1x First steps manual incl. short technical manual
1x WebFAI USB drive (www.webfai.de) for Linux recovery
1x Drivers for Windows downloadable
1x For the installation of own SSDs or HDDs necessary screws
We are personally there for you Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm (German time). But also outside these times you can contact our team with your request by e-mail. Please include your customer number, the model name of your laptop or PC and as detailed a description of your request as possible. The more details you give us, the faster we can process your request!
