Dell XPS 13 (photo gallery)

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Dell XPS 13 (Left side view)

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Dell XPS 13 (Right side view)

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Dell XPS 13 (smooth sensitive touchpad)

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• CES 2012: Dell announces $999 XPS 13 Ultrabook

CES 2012: Dell announces $999 XPS 13 Ultrabook

Summary: Now the big boys are getting into the Ultrabook act. Last night, HP unveiled its Envy 14 Spectre “premium” model, and today Dell has bowed with its Ultrabook debut. Dubbed the XPS 13 Ultrabook, it will start at the magical $999 price point when it goes on sale at the end of February. The 13.3-inch display 

Now the big boys are getting into the Ultrabook act. Last night, HP unveiled its Envy 14 Spectre “premium” model, and today Dell has bowed with its Ultrabook debut. Dubbed the XPS 13 Ultrabook, it will start at the magical $999 price point when it goes on sale at the end of February.
The 13.3-inch display features Gorilla Glass, and Dell claims it has squeezed it into an 11-inch footprint. (The touchpad with multi-gesture support also uses glass.) The XPS 13 Ultrabook will come with either an Intel Core i5-2467M or Core i7-2637M processor, 4GB of RAM, Intel HD3000 integrated graphics, and an 128GB or 256GB solid state drive. The company says the system lasted 8 hours and 53 minutes on MobileMark 2007 with a 6-cell battery in its lab testing, though your mileage will certainly vary.
To sweeten the deal, Dell is offering US purchasers a year of both Accidental Damage Service and LoJack Theft Recovery Service. Corporate types can opt for add-ons like the Windows 7 Trusted Platform Module and ProSupport service.
Dell says you can reserve an XPS 13 Ultrabook right now, but as of this writing the link on the Direct2Dell blog is not working. Could there be some pent-up demand for a Dell Ultrabook — or just some poor website maintenance?

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Dell slims notebook line with Inspiron 13z, 14z

Summary: Dell’s newest Inspiron 13z and 14z notebooks are budget-minded consumer laptops that are both thin and capable.

Thinner. Lighter. The familiar drumbeat of laptop advancement continues with Dell’s latest offerings, the improved Inspiron 13z and 14z.

Both the 13z (denoting a 13.3-in. widescreen display) and 14z (14-in. display) are offered with your choice of an Intel i3 or i5 processor. Both displays are rated at 720p HD resolution.
At slightly less than an inch thick, the 14z isn’t as thin as it could be thanks to a tray-loading DVD combo drive. (One could only guess how much thinner the device could have been if Dell opted to include a slot-loaded drive — or remove the thing entirely. Does anyone still use these things?)
As for the 13z…well, you can’t buy it: it’s only available in “select Asian countries,” not North America. That’s a real shame, because with a design that eschews an optical drive and an option for a 128 GB solid state drive, the smaller “Z” model sounds a lot more compelling than its larger sibling.
But hey, at $599, the 14z is no slouch in the budget category.
[Dell Inspiron 14z]

Report: Dell's slim XPS 14z rises to challenge MacBook Pro

Summary: With the 14z, it’s clear that Apple’s steller design tastes spreading to even Dell.

 

Apple’s MacBook is getting a lot of competition in recent months, and Dell is adding to it with its latest notebook, the XPS 14z.

The first thing you’ll notice about the 14z is its screen. By minimizing the 14z’s bezel, Dell managed to squeeze a 14-inch display into a 13-inch chassis, making the device nearly borderless.
Unlike the smaller 13z that it was announced with in August, the 14z features an internal optical drive, which, understandably, makes it a whole lot thicker the recent slew of notebooks that have dropped the feature. Alongside the 14z’s 1.3 mega-pixel camera and pair of USB ports Dell is also offering the option of a discrete NVIDIA graphics card.

And then there’s the design. Weighing at 4.36 pounds and measuring at just less than an inch thick, the 14z’s thin frame rivals the design of even the MacBook Pro. And speaking of Apple’s hardware, comparisons to the MacBook line should be pretty evident here, as it has been with many of the Ultrabooks.

On matters of price, the entry-level Core i5 version of the device sells for $999, with its more advanced NVIDIA GeForce-equipped counterpart retailing for $1599. The 14z hits stores November 1st.

Dell officially launches XPS 15z -- world's thinnest (non-Apple) 15-inch laptop, starting at $999.99

[Update: I apologize for taking Dell's spin at its word about the "world's thinnest" moniker. I've adjusted the headline accordingly]
It may not be as sexy as we were led to believe via various online teasers, but Dell’s new XPS 15z is finally here, mixing style, performance, and value in a 15-inch laptop.
Starting at $999.99, the 15z is 0.97 inches thin, making it the skinniest 15-inch notebook on the planet, if not as svelte as the MacBook Air or Samsung Series 9 ultra-portables. It offers standard mobile Intel Sandy Bridge processors: the base configuration comes with the Core i5-2410M, while a $1,499.99 model sports the Core i7-2620M. The base model also comes with 6GB of RAM, 500GB hard drive, and Nvidia GeForce GT 525M graphics with 1GB of video memory. Pricier versions come with a 2GB version of the 525M. On the $1,299.99 and $1,499.99 configs, you get bumped up to a 300-nit 15.6-inch 1080p display.
Dell claims 8-hour battery life for the 15z using an eight-cell battery. You also get a chiclet-style backlit keyboard, and anodized aluminum styling that is reminiscent of the dearly departed Adamo line.

On its blog, Dell claims that the 15z is “the first in a series of Dell devices that will mix performance with slick form factors designed for mobility” and promises something in a smaller size soon. So this may be an appetizer for a new look to the company’s laptop lineup. Will the main course be enough to steal attention from those tablet PCs hogging all the headlines?

Dell unloads trio of Precision workstations; Intel Core, Xeon CPUs, NVIDIA Quadro graphics

Dell has expanded its Precision workstation offerings with a pair of new mobile models and another dual-socket rack option with plenty of customizable, high-end specs.

 

Starting with the 15.6-inch M4600 and 17.3-inch M6600 (pictured above, right), these mobile workstations are designed for anyone working with heavy, heavy amounts of data - especially when working with both 2D and 3D graphics. Additionally, even though they’re both a bit large for frequent travel, these machines are still ready for the road being outfitted in with a durable aluminum and magnesium alloy chassis and have been tested for extreme temperatures, vibration, dust, altitude and shock.
There are quite a few intriguing options to choose from with these new Precision workstations, notably the choice between a four-finger multi-touch display (ideal for graphic designers and engineers) or a 100% color-correct PremierColor IPS RGB LED display with PremierColor calibration software for improved image clarity.
Other shared specs include:

• Second-generation Intel Core processor options (Up to Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition)
• AMD Eyefinity (Provides support for up to five displays simultaneously)
• NVIDIA Optimus technology
• GPU options: AMD FirePro Mobility Professional Graphics, NVIDIA Quadro Professional Graphics with up to 2GB of GDDR5 dedicated memory
• DDR3 memory options: Four DIMM slots for up to 32GB of 1,333MHz RAM or up to 16GB of 1,600MHz memory
• Connectivity: Two USB 3.0 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and USB 2.0/eSATA combo slot, DisplayPort, VGA and HDMI

There are some definite differences on certain areas, such as maximum hard/solid state drive space and security. The M6600 is the winner here with an optional second hard drive and a 128GB solid state drive with RAID 5 support.
Continuing on to the R5500 Rack Workstation (pictured below), this computing device is also designed for heavy data purposes and is intended to be placed in a centralized location with “remote 1:1 access to the workstation from virtually anywhere.” There are a few options to make the connection, including PC-over-IP hardware-based compression transfers or VMware View software.

To understand the scope of what this workstation offers, here’s a few of the customizable spec options:

• OS options: Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Windows Vista and 7 (Ultimate, Professional or Business)
• Intel Xeon 5600 series quad-core or six-core processors
• Up to 192GB of 1,066MHz or 1,333MHz ECC memory in 12 DIMM slots
• NVIDIA Tesla C2050 GPGPU
• Can handle up to five 2.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives
• Support for up to five industry standard full-height and full-length PCIe x16 slots (with many NVIDIA Quadro graphics card choices)

Pricing starts at $1,678 for the Precision M4600 mobile station, and the base cost rises to $2,158 for the M6600. These will both be available worldwide on May 10th. The R5500 mobile workstation will roll out sooner on May 3rd in the United States (along with Europe, the Middle East and Africa) with a starting MSRP of $2,551. The rest of the world will get a chance at that one on May 10th as well.

 

Dell readies its first AMD Fusion laptop, the $699 Inspiron M102z

Most of Dell’s laptop lineup is Intel-based, but the Inspiron M100 series appears to be saved for its AMD notebook forays. It already sells the Inspiron M101z with an Athlon II processor, and now it appears to be adding its first AMD Fusion portable in the form of the M102z.
For $699, the M102z will come with a 1.6GHz E-350 Fusion Zacate processor and Radeon HD 6310 graphics, along with a 11.6-inch screen (1,366×768 resolution) and 4GB of RAM. You can also get a cheaper version ($599) with a 1GHz CPU, or bump things up to $759 with a built-in TV tuner.
While it won’t necessarily provide the same performance as an Intel Core i3 mobile processor, the E-350 has garnered high marks in other systems (see reviews here and here) as an alternative to an Intel Atom-based netbook. Dell’s entry confirms that AMD has a successful mobile offering right out of the gate with Fusion, as we await more powerful laptop processors using the new platform.

Dell Inspiron R and Vostro 3000 hands-on (photos)

A close-up of the Inspiron R keyboard and trackpad.

The new Vostro 3000 series laptops look a lot like the old ones, with a few tweaks: a raised chiclet-style backlit keyboard, and extra chrome lines around the trackpad.

The many interchangeable lids on the new Inspiron R line run the gamut from muted to...well, the opposite.

The back of the Inspiron R--lids attach and look seamless.

The Inspiron R's interior has a slightly more formal look, including what looks like a revamped keyboard design.

Dell Inspiron R series come back with the strongest Sandy Bridge processors & interchangeable designer lids

Dell killed off its 13-inch Adamo laptop recently, but it’s apparently decided to freshen up its Inspiron R notebook family for the spring. In addition to sporting the latest Intel Sandy Bridge processors, the new Inspiron R portables offer interchangeable lids that can be easily popped on and off.
The Inspiron R comes in 14-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch flavors. The 14R starts at $599 and features either new Core i3 or i5 processors, up to 6GB of RAM, and up to a 640GB hard drive. The 15R has similar specs, but a slightly lower starting price of $549. Stepping up to the 17.3-inch 17R supposedly gives you the option of a Core i7 CPU, but Dell’s site doesn’t appear to offer that option yet. You can get a discrete Nvidia GeForce GT 525M graphics card, however, instead of relying on integrated graphics.
There’s a virtual rainbow of optional designer lids you can add on (25 in total), running from standard $39.99 colors like blue, pink, and red to $49.99 selections from designers like Deanne Cheuk and Mike Ming. Whether many people will actually pony up money for laptop fashion accessories, as Dell’s promotional copy suggests — “Start the day with a Peacock Blue lid, and switch it out for a design-inspired look at night” — is debatable, but give the company a few props for continuing to promote its conspicuous customization options.

Report: Alienware M17x 3D gaming laptop getting Klipsch speakers

Alienware’s M17x gaming notebook has already been treated to the finer things in life with Intel’s latest Sandy Bridge quad-core processors and now with Klipsch premium speakers too.
Unfortunately, not much else has been specified about the quality of these speakers except that they’ll have MaxxAudio 3 software from Waves as well as THX-certified ProMedia 2.1 technology integrated somewhere.
Otherwise, the 3D gaming laptop will have to rest on its existing laurels, such as NVIDIA GeForce GTX 285M graphics, HDMI-in support and an 8ms response time on the 17-inch widescreen display.
The M17x sporting these high-end speakers will be available this month for $1,499.

Dell hammers final nail into the Adamo coffin

Dell has finally pulled the plug on the Adamo ultra-portable line.
The Adamo was Dell’s answer to Apple’s MacBook Air and featured a number of cutting-edge technologies - ultra-thin, ultra-portable, built-in SSD, built-in 3G. It was a cool bit of kit, but with a starting price of $2,000, it was just too much for a customers to swallow, especially given the less than stellar performance it offered.
CNET learned that the Adamo was being discontinued yesterday, but today a search of the Dell website for Adamo confirms that it’s gone.

According to CNET, the Adamo brand may return later this year, falling under one of Dell’s existing consumer brands (such as the Inspiron, XPS, or Alienware). We’ll have to wait and see.
This isn’t a victim of Apple’s MacBook Air, more a victim of its own design and price.

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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.

Dell unviels some new devices in CES 2011

The new Alienware M17x 3D boasts full HD 3D and an advanced wireless connectivity for real-time gaming with no lag time. It starts at $1,499 and is slated to be available on January 10.

Dell announced plans to launch a Mobility Store where customers can buy activated smartphones and notebooks, including non-Dell products. Dell will deliver devices in 24 hours, it says.

The flip-screen Dell Inspiron Duo first appeared a few months back, but it got another moment in the spotlight at the company's CES press conference.

The Dell Venue runs Android 2.2; has full Flash 10.1 implementation; sports a 4.1-inch AMOLED screen with Gorilla Glass, and has an 8-megapixel camera. The phone will be sold unlocked on Dell.com, though Dell thinks a T-Mobile version will be available as well.

Report: Dell slashes price on Adamo 13 laptop to $899, while doubling RAM and upgrading processor

Dell Adamo 13 laptop

Whether you want to call it an enticement to juice post-holiday sales or a way to clear inventory before Intel’s Sandy Bridge processors arrive, Dell has posted a new configuration (spotted by our sister site CNET) for its Adamo 13 ultra-portable laptop that not only drops the price $100 to $899, but also packs twice as much RAM and a faster processor.

A Windows-based competitor to the MacBook Air, the Adamo 13 had come with an Intel Core 2 Duo lower-power processor running at 1.4GHz and 2GB of DDR3 memory. The latest version updates the processor to the 2.1GHz Core 2 Duo SL9600 and doubles the RAM to 4GB. Other specs remain, including a 128GB solid-state drive (in lieu of a hard drive), integrated graphics, Windows 7 Home Premium, and 1,366×768 LED-backlit 13.4-inch display.

While the SL9600 processor is a definite improvement, the Adamo 13 still isn’t going to be a high-octane system, though Dell has made the innards a little more appealing. The exterior already has appeal, given its 4-pound weight and a thickness of just 0.65 inches. And this could make a nice little post-Xmas present for yourself, if you need a laptop and still have some money left in your wallet.

Dell introduces its new Vostro V130 ultraportable business laptop; $429

dell vostro v130

Dell has unveiled the Vostro V130, a super slim and light business laptop with Intel Core i3 and i5 processor options for users working on-the-go.

 

At 0.65 inches-thin and weighing 3.5 pounds, the Vostro V130 is truly built for travel. The exterior sports zinc hinges around the anodized-aluminum casing. (But don’t go thinking this is a Toughbook ready for serious drops. The V130 is only ready for everyday bumps.) Dell asserts that this is also the “first ultra-thin laptop” to offer Intel’s Hyperbaric Cooling to keep things quiet and cool.
Furthermore, as Internet access is almost absolutely necessary for getting work done, the Vostro 130 can get online via the built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi, a user-accessible SIM card or optional 4G through WiMax.
Buyers will also have the chance to customize their machines on a number of different specs. Let’s take a closer look at what else is inside the petite Vostro V130:

• 13.3-inch diagonal LED-backlit, anti-glare, HD display (1,366 x 768 resolution)
• Processor options: Intel Celeron ULV U3400, Core ULV i3-380UM, Core ULV i5-470UM
• Operating system options: Windows 7 Professional (32- and 64-bit), 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 7 Home Basic (64-bit), Linux Ubuntu
• Mobile Intel HM57 Express Chipset
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator
• Up to 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM (800 MHz)
• Hard drive options 250GB 5400 rpm SATA, 320/500/640GB 7200 rpm SATA, 128GB SSD
• Optional External 8X DVD+/-RW
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
• Bluetooth v3.0
• HSPA support
• 2.0-megapixel webcam
• Full-sized keyboard
• Touchpad with scroll zone and gesture support
• Microphone
• 5-in-1 card reader (MS, MS Pro, SD, MMC and SDHD)
• Optional SIM card slot
• Connectivity: Dual USB 2.0 ports, USB 2.0/eSATAcombo, VGA, HDMI, RJ-45, Power, audio-in, headphone/speaker out
• 6-cell SmartLithium Ion battery

Available in a pair of Euro-esque shades (Lucerne Red and Aberdeen Silver), the Dell Vostro V130 is retailing for $429.

Report: Dell delivers new XPS laptops with Nvidia Optimus graphics, HD Webcam + Photos

 

Dell hasn’t released laptops under the XPS brand alone (as opposed to the Studio XPS lineup) for some time, but the series is back with a vengeance, as the computing giant has introduced three new models today.
Offered in 14-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch display sizes, the new XPS notebooks all feature Nvidia Optimus graphics — which allow your system to switch between integrated and discrete graphics depending on the application being run — that are 3D ready via support for Nvida 3D Vision technology. They also come with a 1,280×720 Webcam that supports HD streaming using Skype, which Dell claims is a first for laptops.
The machines pack an LED-backlit LCD, and you can personalize the exterior of your XPS via the Dell Design Studio. They also are equipped with a USB 3.0 port and JBL-designed speakers, including a 12-watt subwoofer on the 15-inch and 17-inch models.
While Dell hasn’t made the new XPS laptops available on its Website yet, our sister site CNET reports that the starting configs for each screen size include an Intel Core i5-460M CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive, and GeForce 420M graphics. Pricing begins at $899 for the XPS 14, $849 for the XPS 15, and $949 for the XPS 17.

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