New Dell XPS laptops ready to take on HP Envy

Amid a week featuring the debut of a fashionably small laptop, Dell has announced a line of products that lie firmly in the opposite direction. The new XPS line of laptops are a high-end-targeted set of media-featured notebooks aimed squarely at the HP Envy and MacBook Pro crowds. The design, from a backlit keyboard to lots of anodized and brushed aluminum, feels like an upscale fusion of the Studio and Adamo lines. They aren't flashy, but they seem quite sleek, and Dell offers its arsenal of Design Studio tweaks for anyone looking to pop these XPS models up a notch.

The 14, 15 and 17-inch Dell XPS laptops start at $899, $849 and $949 respectively, with decent specs even at those configurations: an Intel Core i5 460M CPU, Nvidia GeForce 420M graphics with Optimus, 500GB 7,200rpm hard drive, and 4GB of RAM. Processors range up to a Core i7 840m quad-core, and GPU options top off at an Nvidia GeForce GT 445M with 3GB of memory.

The internal specs grace the higher end on both performance and media, focusing on a number of bells of whistles. An integrated HD webcam (2.0 megapixel) offers 1,280 x 720 Skype-compatible webchat - according to Dell this is the first HD streaming webcam in a laptop. Speakers co-developed by JBL and Waves promise audio quality equal to HP Beats-edition Envys. A USB 3.0 port accompanies the assortment of USB 2.0 ports, one with eSATA. HDMI 1.4 is also included, which enables 3DTV-compatible output of games, Blu-ray content or other videos via Nvidia 3DTV Play software. We don't know how many people connect their laptops to 3DTVs, but those that do will be pleasantly surprised.

Other connectivity options include Intel Wireless Display, WiMax, Bluetooth 3.0, and an integrated internal TV tuner.

Weighing at 5.35 pounds for the 14-inch up to a hefty 7.57 pounds for the 17-inch, these XPS laptops aren't svelte, but they do look like very competitive and intriguing high-end options from Dell. An XPS is already on its way to CNET, and we'll be following up soon with hands-on impressions of what could be an excellent holiday laptop to consider.

by Scott Stein
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Tablet with a keyboard exhibited by Dell at IDF 2010

Dell computer company showcased a tablet PC that has a unique design with a screen that can be played and completed the keyboard at the Intel Developer Forum 2010, Tuesday (14/09/2010). Windows-based 10-inch tablets that immediately get a warm welcome from those present at the event IDF 2010.

The interesting thing about the tablet PC is-not like tablet PCs in general-he has a keyboard. How a tablet can have a keyboard? It turned out that these tablets could be opened and the screen can be turned 180 degrees. In front of the screen, located keyboardlayaknya on the notebook.

Inspiron named Tablet is equipped dual-core Atom processor and operating system Windows 7. "Any time we have to work. Tablets are interesting for entertainment, but for some people do not really support the productivity," said Intel's current representatives to demonstrate the product. "However, this one is different," he said as he opened the tablet and show a hidden keyboard.

Interested? The product will be marketed starting this year. So, be patient.

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Vostro V13 Laptop

The sleek, striking Vostro™ V13 laptop gives small businesses a premium ultra-light laptop experience without the premium price tag.

* Slim, Sleek and Striking: Razor-thin, ultra-light aluminum body and energy-efficient Intel® processors let you travel lightly and in style.
* Designed for Productivity: Enjoy on-the-go productivity with a full-sized keyboard, generous 13.3" WLED display, 2 USB ports and full communications suite.
* Ready to Protect: With optional Dell DataSafe™ online backup and recovery, you get easy, "set and forget" protection for your business data.

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Inspiron Mini 10 (1018) Netbook the Latest from Dell

Inspiron Mini 10 is the latest netbook from Dell is quite light, so easy to carry anywhere. You are granted waivers to be able to access the Internet with ease, such as checking email and so forth.
Dell's latest netbook offers some keunggulah, namely:
Battery can last for 7 hours 18 minutes. Specification-wise the Dell Insr piron Mini 1018 boasts an Intel Atom N455 processor running at 1.66GHz, an Intel GMA 3150 fothe graphics, and on the memory of RAM it has 1GB of DDR3. The 10.1-inch screen Provides a resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels and the usual goodies include a 0.3-megapixel camera, a hard-drive with 160GB or 250GB, and a 3-cell or 6-cell battery. As it Happens usually the operative system is Windows 7 Starter.

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