Although Dell's XPS M1330 was
leaked to the press earlier this month, today marks the official launch of
the new 13.3" Santa Rosa-based
notebook. Dell's follow-up to the XPS M1210 measures
12.5" x 9.4" x 1.43" and weighs in at under four pounds.
The XPS M1330 is powered by Core 2 Duo processors and backs
its 13.3" TrueLife display (LED backlighting is optional) with a 1280x800 screen
resolution. The standard graphics solution on the notebook is Intel's X3100
integrated GPU. Paying extra will get you an NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS
dedicated graphics card.
When it comes to connectivity, Dell provides a wealth of
options. There are no less than three WiFi solutions offered (802.11b/g,
802.11a/b/g and 802.11n). Dell also offers an optional broadband modem for
Sprint/Verizon (EVDO Rev A) or AT&T (HSDPA). Hardwire connections include
two USB 2.0 ports, a Firewire port and HDMI-out.
Other niceties include a slot-loading DVD burner, an 8-in-1 media reader, integrated
webcam with dual microphones, consumer IR remote (stores within the ExpressCard
slot), optional 32GB solid state disk (SSD) and an optional fingerprint reader.
The Dell XPS M1330 starts at $1,299 and will come with a
one-year XPS limited warranty, one year of LoJack Theft Protection Service and
10GB of storage with Dell Online Backup. Customers will be able to choose from
three lid colors as well with the XPS M1330 (Tuxedo Black, Pearl White or
Crimson Red).
Dell has also revamped its popular Inspiron notebook family.
14", 15.4" and 17" notebooks now fall under the Inspiron 1420,
1520 and 1720 nomenclature for Intel Santa Rosa-based notebooks and Inspiron
1521 and 1721 for AMD Turion 64 X2-based notebooks.
The new range of Inspiron notebooks are available with a
dizzying array of options including RAID 0,1 support (1721 only), 3G wireless,
2.0MP webcam and a Blu-ray drive (Intel models).
Dell once again plays up the customization bit with the new
Inspirons. Each will be available in Jet Black (matte finish), Alpine White (gloss
finish), Espresso Brown, Flamingo Pink, Midnight Blue, Ruby Red, Spring Green or Sunshine Yellow.
Weight for the Inspirons range from 5.39 pounds for the 1420
to 7.67 pounds for the 1721. Starting prices begin at $799 for the 1420 and
creep up to $999 for the 1720.
