CES 2011: Dell XPS 17 laptop, XPS 8300 desktop join growing Intel Sandy Bridge brigade

I posted previously about Alienware systems that were being fitted with Intel’s new Sandy Bridge processors, but Dell didn’t forget about its mainstream products as well. It’s introduced a refreshed version of its XPS 17 laptop as well as offering the new Dell XPS 8300 desktop.
The XPS 8300 will feature Core i5 and i7 quad-core Sandy Bridge CPUs at a starting price of $749 when the desktop becomes available on January 10. Apparently, it will be available at retailers other than Dell.com, as Micro Center is already listing a version on its Web site. For $1,149.99, this configuration has a Core i7-2600 processor, 8GB of RAM, 1.5TB hard drive, and an AMD Radeon HD 5770 graphics card.

Dell XPS 17 laptop.........the real power

The XPS 17 gets new Core i3, i5, and i7 mobile processor options as well as brand-new Nvidia GeForce GT 500M series graphics cards. There’s also a 3D configuration available that upgrades your screen to a 1,920×1,080 3D display and comes with the Nvidia GeForce GT 555M graphics card, though you’ll need to buy Nvidia’s 3D glasses separately. You also get an integrated subwoofer, Skype HD certified webcam, and chiclet-style keyboard. You’ll have to wait a little longer to grab this model: The new XPS 17 will be available on February 1 at a starting price of $1,449.