DELL ANNOUNCES STUDIO 17 TOUCH NOTEBOOK

Dell has announced a Studio 17 Touch laptop with multi-touch capabilities. The 17.3 inch notebook is packed with features and comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 operating system.

The Studio 17 Touch can be configured with a variety of processors ranging from the Intel Pentium Dual Core T4300 2.1GHz processor to the Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor.

Up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM can be installed. The 7200 rpm hard drive comes with 1TB of storage capacity. If you tend to play a lot of games you can configure the notebook with a discrete GPU. For those of you who aren’t really into gaming, the integrated Intel GMA X4500 MHD should be more than enough. The LED backlit display comes with 1600 x 900 pixels native resolution.

There are 4 USB 2.0ports, WiFi b/g/n, FireWire, Bluetooth, HDMI and VGA ports. Optional features include Blu-ray. The notebook weighs 7.08 lbs with the 6-cell battery. Prices start at $899.

DELL STUDIO 17 GETS MULTI-TOUCH DISPLAY

The Dell Studio 17 packs nearly all desirable features inside its small frame. The only missing feature until now had been multi-touch functionality. Now Dell has rectified it. The new and improved Dell Studio 17 supports multi-touch controls.

The Studio 17 comes with either an Intel Pentium or Core 2 Duo processor. Up to 8GB of RAM can be installed. The notebook provides as much as 1TB of storage space. For high-end graphics performance there is the discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570/HD 4650 GPU. And if are concerned about power conservation, the graphics is switchable to the integrated GMA 4500MHD.

Other notable features include Blu-ray/DVD, USB, eSATA/USB combo, WiFi, FireWire, HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort.

The 17.3 inch multi-touch display comes with 1600 x 900 pixels. The new Studio 17 will run Windows 7 which has several touch friendly features. The base configuration with a six-cell battery pack starts at $899.

DELL UPDATES ITS STUDIO 17 NOTEBOOK

Dell has updated its Studio 17 with the Core i7 processor. This version starts at $1,099.

The new Studio 17 has a JBL-branded 2.1 audio solution with SRS Premium Sound. It will have two 1.5 watt speakers in the palmrest and a 6-watt subwoofer in the base. The 17.3 inch HD display comes with 16:9 aspect ratio. The new Studio 17 supports dual hard drives. It is also the first among Studio notebooks to have a 1GB graphic solution. Other features include built-in webcam and slot loading CD/DVD writer. The keyboard is full-sized and comes with a separate keypad.

The machine is still lighter and thinner with its 9-cell battery than its predecessor.

Specifications
Processor: Intel Core i7 720QM 1.6GHz (1333 FSB/6MB L3 Cache)
Operating System: Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
Graphics: 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4650
Memory: 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 at 1066MHz
Storage: 250GB 7200RPM Hard Drive

DELL STUDIO XPS NOTEBOOKS NOW AVAILABLE IN ARCTIC WHITE

The Dell Studio XPS 13 and XPS 16 notebooks are now available in Arctic White. Dell already sells the notebooks in red and black.

The Arctic White model will have a slightly different design with a stylish leather accent at the bottom of the lid. The addition of leather will provide better grips as well as making the laptop look sharp. Other design elements will be the same.

The White XPS will have the same specifications as the red and black XPS. But it will cost an extra $40. The XPS 13 and XPS 16 notebooks are powered by a 2GHz Core 2 Duo processor with 3GB RAM and a 250GB HDD. The 13 inch version has an integrated Nvidia GeForce 9400M, whereas the 16 inch XPS comes with a discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670.

DELL STUDIO XPS 16

With its metal and leather looks, the Dell Studio XPS 16 will appeal to everybody who wants to make a style statement with their notebooks. It is stylish, has cutting-edge features and enough power inside its chassis for number crunching and
video encoding.

System configuration for the laptop under review
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz)
Memory: 4GB - 2DIMM DDR3
HDD: 320GB 7200rpm
Graphics: ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 (512MB)
Display: 16.0" 1080p Full HD RGBLED LCD with 2.0 MP Webcam
Optical Drive: 4X Blu-ray Disc Combo Drive (DVD/CD +/- RW +BD Read)
Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (64 bit)
Prices start at $1,199

Build and Design
Until a few years ago, Dell laptops had the dubious distinction of being heavy, thick and boxy. They offered great value, but always lacked in style. But with the release of such lines as the XPS, Inspiron and Studio, Dell underwent a huge stylish makeover. The Studio XPS 16 is both stylish and classy. It combines the best features of the XPS and the Studio line of notebooks.
The XPS 16 has a solid design and construction. The use of leather on the lid over the hinge area makes the laptop look more stylish. The Studio XPS 16 isn't as sturdy as the Dell Latitude or Precision business notebooks but it will survive a drop from your desk without much damage.

Screen
The 16 inch display is simply fantastic. It uses the RGBLED LCD display which offers richer and deeper colors than the standard LCD technology. Horizontal viewing angles are great.

Keyboard, Touchpad and Media Controls
The LED backlit keyboard is very good. It is also very firm and shows no signs of flex. The Synaptics touchpad works well, but it is slightly small for a laptop of this size.

Ports and Features
The port selection is very good. There are 3 USB ports (2 USB ports + 1 combo USB/eSATA port), VGA, TV tuner, Ethernet, HDMI, microphone jacks, two headphone jacks, ExpressCard, FireWire, Slot-loading optical drive and power jack.

Speakers
There are two large stereo speakers and built-in subwoofer. They are placed on either side of the keyboard. The audio quality is good.

Performance
The XPS 16 offers good performance in terms number crunching and video encoding. And with the ATI Radeon HD 3670 dedicated graphics card, you can play almost every game or perform 3D graphics work.

Battery Life
At around 2 hours, the battery life is good for a 16-inch desktop replacement notebook. You will get up to 3 hours of battery life if you use the 9 cell lithium battery.

Pros:
Great build quality
Good keyboard
Great display
Good selection of ports

Cons:
Glossy screen
Tends to heat up
Average battery life
Pre-loaded programs

DELL STUDIO 14z IS HERE!

Will you look at that? Looks like some little kid at Dell got their crayons all over the design for the companies new Studio 14z. These 14-inch LED back-lit screens are packing some nice features such as Core 2 Duo CPU options, NVIDIA GeForce 9400M graphics with HDMI/DisplayPort out, 1,.3 megapixel camera, 720/900p screen resolutions, up to half a terabyte of HDD space,34mm ExpressCard slot, six or eight cell battery options and of course WiFi, optional Bluetooth and External Blu-Ray drive.

DELL STUDIO XPS 13/16 AVAILABLE IN RED

We're not sure why you wouldn't be convinced to pick up a Dell XPS after our review. But in case you needed that little something, we have it right here. Right now, you can pick up the best notebook Dell has made not only in Black but also in red with the leather trimmings in red also.

DELL UPDATES STUDIO 15 LAPTOP

This is not totally new as Dell did make a booboo leaking the info a few months ago on a support site in Singapore. But if you never caught the memo, the Studio 15 laptop line has been upgraded to include the following. 15.6-inch Radeon HD4570 graphics (256 or 512 megabytes of onboard memory), Core 2 Duo processor, 2 megapixel webcam, HDMI out, optional Blu-ray, optional backlit keyboard, six color variations and a screen resolution of 1366 x 768.

DELL STUDIO XPS 13 REVIEW

When you think of design supremacy in the laptop world, you generally do not think Dell; most of the times our minds turn Sony, Apple and most recently HP. But in recent months Dell has been stepping up the design aspect of their laptops especially their Studio and XPS lines.

At the top of this is the Dell XPS Studio 13 which is the latest to make it from Dell’s R&D labs. Hot on the heals of the new Macbook’s and HP dv series, the Dell brings something to the table that most the others is lacking, price performance and a damn sexy look.

DESIGN:

I will be honest, when I first heard about the new XPS Studio 13 systems; I was expecting to be greeted by sub-par design and decent performance. But when I went to Dell’s website and checked the system out for myself I was blown away.

As the name suggests the system comes with a 13.3 inch LCD screen that boasts a 1280x800 pixels (LED backlit is available).

Other specs include a standard Intel Core 2 Duo with a clock speed of 2.4GHz (and as we said standard) as well as 4GB of DDR3 (not DDR2) memory. The RAM can be expanded up to 8GB but be prepared to spend some extra moola for that.

The standard hard drive is 320GB wit 7200rpm as well as a slot load Super Multi DVD optical drive (Blu-Ray options is available on the 16-inch model).

Ports include VGA, HDMI, FireWire, 2x USB 2.0 ports, eSATA, 4-in-1 card reader, 2 audio out ports as well as a microphone port.

Wireless technologies include Next-Gen wireless N Mini Card, Bluetooth 2.0 as well as a port for EVDO cards (Sprint, Verizon etc).

Other features include an NVIDIA GeForce Integrated 9400 graphics, 2.0 megapixel camera (with face recognition software), Window’s Vista Home Premium 64-bit and a beautiful back-lit keyboard.

Everything fits nicely into this system which is very compact and easy to use. The back-lit keyboard provides a beautiful typing experience for those who use their computers in the dark. The touch sensitive media controls work beautifully and so far none of them has malfunctioned.

PERFORMANCE:

Thanks to this computer super fast Core 2 Duo clock speed it has blazing fast performance and couple that with the 7200rpm 320GB hard drive as well as the standard 4GB of DDR3 memory, you get everything you need performance wise. The system is able to do multi-tasking effortlessly. Programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Premier, and many other graphic intense programs run smoothly.

Thanks to the computers integrated NVIDIA GeForce 9400 graphics chipset you get excellent performance on multi-media and good performance on games. As expected this is not a gaming system so you won’t be able to play Crysis on full 60fps, but games like COD4, NFS Undercover as well as Halo all play nicely on medium graphical intensity.

Battery life is good but could be a little better. If the backlit keyboard is running you can expect to get 2:40 minutes from continuous use (this is a 6-cell battery). On power save mode, this increases to 3:20 minutes.

Since we have been testing the system we have not seen any lag in performance no matter what we have thrown at it. The major reason for this is thanks in part to the 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor as well as the 4GB of DDR3 RAM with 1066MHz FBS.

DRAWBACKS:

Design wise, some have raised concerns about the visible screws on the display panel but personally they lend a cool design notch as they are polished and have the resemblance to titanium.

Also we would have wished that the trackpad were multitouch as well as glass. But more importantly the screen resolution is not as good as it could be. We were really hoping we could get a better one but that is minor.

We do notice that the system runs a little hot depending on what programs is running and the environment temperature so we would not advise resting the device on the carpet for extended tournaments of WOW.

Also LED backlit does not come standard and you will have to shell out some dough for that. Other then that we are very satisfied with the design and performance. We couldn’t ask for more.

Our only major concern was the system crash which happened within a few minutes of the computer starting up. After checking out a few forums as well as reviews we found that some of the earlier versions of the XPS Studio 13 were shipped with defective BIOS software which caused the system to crash or give the “blue screen of death.” A quick BIOS update via the Dell.com website as well as a fresh reinstall of Windows (thanks to the included disk) will fix the problems, although we did not have to do that. After spending a few minutes with msconfig we found out that our problem was a software conflict and that was easily rectified.

CONCLUSION:

So you’re probably asking what is the price and is it worth it? Our system clocked in at just a little over $1,300 from Dell.com. But, this system was rather purchased at Best Buy where we got it for $899 (a $400 savings). There were some surprises in the box also which included 15-month subscription to Trend Micro Anti-virus as well as LoJack for one year.

Cost to value ratio, this is a heck of a steal. This system beats out the specs for the Macbook 13-inch. The Macbook 13-inch only comes with 2GB of DDR3 memory which can be expanded to 4GB. The Dell XPS 13 comes with a full 4GB of DDR3 memory and can be expanded to 8GB (like the Macbook Pro). More importantly Apple shoved a mediocre 160GB hard drive into their baseline Mac. This system doubles that and has the same rpms (7200). You also have the option for a wireless card (something the Mac lacks), and last but not least our system came with touch sensitive controls (which the Mac lacks) as well as backlit keyboard (which is only available on the $1599 MacBook 13-inch).

So is this a deal? Heck yes. We can guarantee you will not be disappointed.

DELL STUDIO HD GOES TO SINGAPORE

Remember that new Dell Studio 15 laptop we heard about a few weeks ago? Well, what do you know, it has shown up on Dell's Singapore website along with specs and price. The 1555 has a GPU which boasts 512MB (ATI Mobility Radeon 4570), 15.6 WLED 1366 x 768 screen, 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, 3GB RAM, 250GB hard drive.

DELL STUDIO 15 SPECIAL EDITION RELEASES ITSELF

We really don't get the big deal with "special edition" version of basic or midrange laptops. Give us a special edition Mac or Voodoo PC and we'll gobble it up. But with all the netbook news around we're happy to be dealing with real laptops for a change.

DELL NEWS FOR 2009 : XPS STUDIO 13 AND ADAMO

A notebook, which might kindle the curiosity of technology-enthusiastic Design lovers, is planned by Dell in the starting hole for the coming year. There are not many information's for this new notebook but the first pictures show very promising features and according to rumors Dell in addition feverish work on an extremely thin competition product to Apple MacBook air with the name Adamo.

The American technology blog engadget.com has an unspecified "inside source" Pictures of Dell's new gaming and multimedia notebook XPS 13 . The first pictures and information show this laptop an impressive and fully styled notebook to see which among other things,there are also numerous leather applications noticed. But not only leather, but also glass and aluminum parts can be found at Dell's latest XPS model.

Thinner than the MacBook Air: Dell Adamo

Even the manufacturer has not yet confirmed technology into practice,it expects a prestigious client device work with many highlights. Thus, the XPS Studio 13 on engadget contains a glass screen, similar to the Apple MacBook, on an integrated UMTS modem, optical drive and a built-in webcam for video telephony available.

Waiting for more informations will be good in order to see if this laptop is worth for the money they will ask or not,even in first look it seems as very optimistic notebook by Dell.

DELL UNVEILS STUDIO XPS 1340 AND STUDIO XPS 1640 – PREMIUM ENTERTAINMENT

Dell unveils its premium high-end multimedia notebooks Studio XPS 1640 and Studio XPS 1340. Both Studio XPS 1640 and Studio XPS 1340 comes in Obsidian Black, leather appointments, aluminum accents, touchpads and backlit keyboards. The Dell Studio XPS 1640 has a 16-inch display with the eye-popping RGBLED technology which powers a screen display of 1080p. The RGBLED technology will deliver a blazing 100 percent of the color gamut as opposed to the average 50 percent offered by most existing displays. You will now be able to see your movies and games with a dazzling display of colors, along with fast response time, 300 nits of brightness and a 130 degree viewing angle. You will be paying about $250 more for this optional feature but it is money well spent if you want to be dazzled.

The new Dell Studio XPS 1340 and Studio XPS 1640 are powered by Intel Core Duo P8400 2.26GHz processor, 4GB RAM and 210GB Hard Drive. They will also have 2MP webcam and 6-cell battery. The Studio XPS 1340 has a 13.3-inch LCD display with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M G graphics and comes with a slot-loading DVD burner that offers a 1080p DVD upconversion when connected to a TV via HDMI. The Studio XPS 1340 weighs 4.9 pounds and has a sleek look. Both Dell Studio XPS 1640 and Studio XPS 1340 are available at Dell.com starting at $1,999.

DELL MALAYSIA GETS THE STUDIO 14 AHEAD OF US RELEASE

We're used to Japan getting the latest tech ahead of us (thanks Sony, Toshiba, Samsung) but Malaysia nabbing the Studio 14 before a US release date? Come on.

DELL STUDIO 15 REVIEW

Studio 15 – Right out of the studios of DELL

Until now, Dell has proffered 2 laptop series for personal customers. On one hand were the Inspiron notebooks, chiefly intended for the price conscious newcomer, and on the other the XPS series, well-known for its presentation and slick intend. The new-fangled Studio line bridges the gap connecting the existing variants, orienting itself towards the design alert multimedia user.

Design
Even at 1st sight, the resemblance between a Dell Studio 15 and a Dell XPS M1330 or even an XPS M1530 is apparent. The chief marker of this is the artistically distinguishing hinge design, by which the concluding mechanism is fixed firmly to the unit's edges, building the exhibit fold back at the rear the base unit upon opportunity. Aside from its fascinating manifestation, this arrangement makes both hinges astonishingly muscular, due to their superior dimensions.

Performance
Like virtually all of Dell's laptops, the Studio 15 has a complete range of apparatus configurations to prefer from depending on craving and wallet size. Aside from those constituents configurable in the web shop, there is frequently also further substitute gear accessible through more straight communication with Dell. This chiefly applies to changes in hard disk arrangement, which can only be prearranged via phone order.

Our test replica came planted with the tried and true Santa Rosa podium with an Intel 965 Express chipset. This signifies any CPU from the Intel Penryn array with an FSB of up to 800MHz can be utilized. presently, Dell's online offering from this series spans from the T5550 CPU with 1.83 GHz, 2MB L2-Cache and 667MHz FSB, up to the mainly influential CPU presently accessible in this range, the T9300 (2.5 GHz, 6MB L2-Cache, 800 MHz FSB).

The test system we established was en suite with an Intel T8300 processor with a clock speed of 2.3 GHz, 3MB L2-Cache and 800 MHz FSB. Specified its price and presentation, another high-quality choice would have been the T9300 CPU at an added cost of 100 Euro. In its fundamental configuration, the Dell Studio 15 comes with a 6-cell Lithium Ion battery with a capability of 56Wh. Depending on exercise, the Studio 15's battery life can be described as somewhere between quite adequate and to some extent too short.

Overall
The Dell Studio is a motivating mechanism for the price conscious multimedia tenderfoot who places significance on a pleasingly intended case and a high-quality flaunt. Anticipations should not be set too high in terms of 3D graphics presentation however as the present variant's resources in this esteem are pretty limited, when evaluated to other sculpts presently accessible. For those with higher graphical aspirations would possibly feel more at home with one of the XPS series.

Pros
+ Tailored housing intend possible.
+ Forceful and solid framework.
+ Wide-ranging range of marginal connectivity.
+ Blu-Ray accessible.
+ Gigabit LAN, UMTS voluntary.
+ Contented input devices.

Cons
- Positioning of associations.
- Only displays with insightful surface accessible.
- Judicious multimedia presentation.
- Restrained sound output.

Value For Money

Our Rating

DELL STUDIO 17 REVIEW

Dell launches a classy outfit in Studio 17

Preceding year Dell to conclude realized that customers don't desire another anonymous, faceless black and gray notebook that gets gone astray in the crowd. Today's mobile cohort needs laptops that are as exclusive and fashionable as feasible. The result was the astonishingly nice-looking and astoundingly accepted 13.3" XPS M1330 and the 15.4" Dell XPS M1530. Taking things one step advanced, Dell revealed the extremely customizable Studio 17 laptops.

Design
The 1st time you witness at the Studio 17 it's as if Dell added a small number of inches to the XPS M1530, cut out the brushed aluminum components, and presented a few more ways to tailor the look. The end effect is a remarkable looking desktop replacement notebook. I use the expression "desktop replacement" for the reason that the majority of the people in the market for a 17-inch laptop aren't planning to lug their laptop everywhere and utilize it during customary airline travel.

Performance
At the conclusion of the day the most significant components of a notebook are the internal parts that do all the necessary work. Our review component came planted with the Intel Core 2 Duo T9300 process (2.5GHz) which proffers outstanding performance in terms of integer crunching and video encoding. The 3GB of structure RAM is sufficient to satisfy Vista and still offer enough RAM for most requirements. The 320GB Toshiba hard disk drive (HDD) in our assessment unit is a 5400rpm drive with high-quality performance but it's meritorious mentioning that you can endow the Studio 17 with a 2nd HDD for additional storage and presentation.

The ATI Radeon HD 3650 devoted graphics accelerator card gives adequate power for standard gaming or 3D graphics work, but it would have been pleasant if Dell presented added devoted graphics options.

Conclusion
All things said and done, the Dell Studio 17 is the most striking 17-inch consumer laptop we've witnessed so far this year. The construct quality, choice of customizable variants, expandability, approach, and cost make this an exceptional choice if you're in the marketplace for a 17-inch laptop. Still, we would have preferred to observe more graphics card variants than just the incorporated Intel X3100 and devoted ATI Radeon HD 3650.

Pros
+ Gorgeous design
+ Solid assortment of obtainable configurations
+ Levelheaded battery life
+ Pleasant keyboard, touchpad and media buttons
+ Great constituent arrangement
+ Dell Dock is a pleasant attribute
+ Good assessment for the price

Cons
- No screw posts for VGA wire and no docking station connecting option
- No alternative for enhanced graphics than ATI Radeon HD 3650

Value For Money

Our Rating