Dell Inspiron duo Convertible Netbook/Tablet - Review, Specifications, Cost

The Dell Inspiron duo Convertible shows an overall patchy performance. As a notebook it performs as expected, but as a tablet lacks a good screen and  optimized software. It's, therefore, unfortunately not the hoped-of dream hybrid of laptop and tablet, although we found the flip-screen mechanism to be as practical as it is flashy.

The good craftsmanship, comfortable feel of the rubberized case surface as well as the keyboard and touchpad all go to the duo's credit. The variety of ports is limited to three and the optional Dell Inspiron duo Audio Dock helps little in most situation and comes at a hefty price. The Dock can only be used in tablet mode and even so the device can't be hooked up to an external monitor. The biggest downsides about using the duo as a tablet is the average LCD screen with narrow viewing angles, reflective screen and the choppy performance of Dell duo Stage UI software. The tablet interface looks nice on the surface, but the program run by Windows 7 frustrates with its delayed reactions and the tilt sensor takes to long to respond to changes in orientation. In this case, the duo is no match for conventional tablets with an optimized operating system and multi-tasking capability.

Netbook Specifications
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# Processor
Intel Atom N550 1.5 GHz
# Mainboard
Intel NM10
# Memory
2048 MB, Manufacturer: Hynix, DDR3-10600S, 1066 MHz @ 800 MHz, max. 2 GByte, 1 Chip
# Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, Core: 200 MHz, 8.14.10.2230
# Display
10.1 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, Diagonally: 26 Centimeters, LED, Capacitative Touchscreen (Multi-Touch), Panel: LGD02BB, glossy: yes
# Harddisk
Seagate ST92503010AS, 250GB 5400rpm Height: 7 Millimeters, Momentus Thin
# Soundcard
Conexant Cx20583 @ High Definition Audio - Controller
# Connections
2 USB 2.0, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: Headphone Jack,
# Networking
, Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (bgn), 3.0+ HS (Atheros AR3011) Bluetooth
# Optical drive
# Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 26.2 - 28.7 x 285 x 195
# Weight
1.37 kg Power Supply: 0.13 kg
# Battery
29 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4 Cells, Non-Removable, 14.8 Volts, Type: WW12P
# Price
549 Euro
# Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Bit
# Additional features
Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel, Power Supply and Cable, User Manual, DVD with Drivers and Software, Dell duo Stage, Microsoft Silverlight, Microsoft Touch Pack, Windows Live Essentials 2011, Various Software from Dell, 12 Months Warranty, 2x 1-Watt Stereo Speakers, Built-In HD Accelerator (Broadcom CrystalHD Decoder), Available Colors: Blue, Red, Black; Available Accessories: Audio Dock, Dock (black), Quick-Start Guide





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Dell Vostro V130 470UM Subnotebook - Review, Images, Specifications, Cost

Dell has attempted to make a good subnotebook even better with the Vostro V130.  The effort falls short in an important place, however: the battery life.  The notebook, lasting 2 hours 31 minutes in the WiFi test, cannot keep up with the subnotebook competition (typically 4-6 hours).  

Aside from that, the V130 is an almost perfect subnotebook.  The sturdy and stylish case makes it easy to brag, the matte display is convenient for office work, the system noise and heat emission are low and the placement of most ports at the back is perfect.  On top of that, you get a low-voltage processor and a fast 7,200 rpm hard drive.  Those looking for a completely silent notebook should consider the SSD option (128 GB).  The HDD spinning is the only constant noise produced by the subnotebook. 

Dell Vostro V130

Specifications
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# Processor
Intel Core i5 470UM 1.333 GHz
# Mainboard
Intel HM57
# Memory
4096 MB, PC3-10700 (667MHz) 1 Modul max. 4GB
# Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD Graphics
# Display
13.3 inch 16:9, 1366x768 pixel, 133WH2, glossy: no
# Harddisk
WDC WD5000BEKT, 500GB 7200rpm 7200 rpm
# Soundcard
IDT 92HD81B1X @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
# Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: Line-Out, Mikrofon, Card Reader: SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD,
# Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Dell Wireless 1702 802.11b/g/n (bgn), 3.0+HDR Bluetooth
# Optical drive
# Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 19.7 x 330 x 230
# Weight
1.638 kg Power Supply: 0.24 kg
# Battery
30 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V 6-Zellen 2700mAh
# Price
927 Euro
# Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
# Additional features
Webcam: 1.9MP 1600x1200, Office Starter, Diagnoseprogramme, Treiber, Worry-Free Business Security Services (Trendmicro), 12 Months Warranty, Kurzanleitung



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Dell XPS 17 Notebook - Review, Images, Specifications, Cost

The XPS 17 could have been a great notebook, if Dell hadn't neglected certain issues. While Dell has concentrated on good image quality in the past (e.g. XPS 16), the standard run of the mill product, as other manufactures like to use, is found in the XPS 17. Display contrast, black value and viewing angles are disappointing.

Additionally, the application and gaming performance is remarkable due to the quad core processor and fast GeForce GT 445M. The battery life is absolutely acceptable in view of the considerable power consumption. 

Dell XPS 17

Specifications
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# Processor
Intel Core i7 840QM 1.86 GHz
# Mainboard
Intel HM57
# Memory
4096 MB, 2x 2048 MB DDR3 (1333 MHz), four slots, max. 16 GB
# Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 445M - 3072 MB, Core: 590 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, Shader rate: 1180 MHz, DDR3, ForceWare 259.39
# Display
17.3 inch 16:9, 1600x900 pixel, HD+ WLED TrueLife, LG Philips LP173WD1, glossy: yes
# Harddisk
Seagate ST9500420AS, 500GB 7200rpm two HDDs with a total of 1000 GB
# Soundcard
Realtek ALC665 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
# Connections
2 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: headphone/line-out, headphone/line-out (incl. SPDIF), microphone/line-in, Card Reader: SD,SDIO,SDXC,SDHC,MS,MS Pro,MMC,MSXC,XD,
# Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 (abgn), 3.0 Bluetooth
# Optical drive
Optiarc DVDRWBD BC-5540H
# Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 39 x 414 x 287
# Weight
3.6 kg Power Supply: 0.49 kg
# Battery
90 Wh Lithium-Ion, 9 cell
# Price
1299 Euro
# Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
# Additional features
Webcam: 2.0 Megapixel, adapter: 150 watts, manual, a few info brosures, driver & tool DVD, CyberLink PowerDVD 9.6, 12-48 Months Warranty,




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Dell Alienware M17x R3 Leaked Configurations

The Leaked Sources mention about 3 different configurations of the same platform going to be introduced in the CES 2011.

The prime upgrade in this revision would be the inclusion of the Sandy Bridge chipset and the latest in-line and yet unreleased Intel Core Sandy Bridge processors, as has been the norm with most other laptops to be unveiled in the upcoming CES event.

1st Config
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Powered by the Intel Core i7-2630QM 2.0GHz quad-core processor and Intel GMA HD graphics.

2nd Config
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Powered by the Intel Core i7-2720QM clocked at 2.20GHz with AMD Radeon HD 6900M dedicated graphics.

3rd Config
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Powered by the 2.3GHz Intel Core i7-2820QM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M dedicated graphics.

Lets wait and see these machines on performance. Alienware pcs have always taken it to the extremes. They do mark a new boundary of configurations untill there next release.



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Dell XPS 15 FHD Notebook - Review, Images, Specifications

Dell XPS 15 FHD

The excitedly awaited XPS 15 does not disappoint.  Its timeless, sleek design and sturdy build are quite appealing.  As far as the screen attributes are concerned, some improvements could be made.

The comfortable keyboard is good for the longest of typing binges.  The well-calibrated touchpad is no worse.  The placement and variety of ports only sweeten the deal.  External devices can be hooked up via the two USB 3.0 ports or the combination eSATA/USB 2.0 port.  The HDMI and Mini DisplayPort give you two digital outputs to an external monitor. The XPS 15 supports a 3D picture via the HDMI port to a 3D-capable external screen, although the screen can't render 3D on its own.  The Nvidia GeForce GT 435M dedicated graphics card likewise supports a 3D picture.

Specifications
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# Processor
Intel Core i7 840QM 1.86 GHz
# Mainboard
Intel HM57
# Memory
4096 MB, DDR3: PC-10700 (667 MHz)
# Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 435M - 2048 MB, Core: 650 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, nvlddmkm 8.17.12.5951 (ForceWare 259.51) / Win7 64
# Display
15.6 inch 16:9, 1920x1080 pixel, AUO17ED, glossy: yes
# Harddisk
Samsung HM500JJ, 500GB 7200rpm
# Soundcard
Realtek High Definition Audio
# Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, Audio Connections: 2 Headphone Jacks, 1 Microphone Output, Card Reader: 9-in-1: SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD,
# Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN (bgn), Broadcom BCM2070 3.0 USB Bluetooth, WWAN: optional (not built in)
# Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRWBD CT30N
# Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 38.2 x 381 x 265.4
# Weight
2.86 kg Power Supply: 0.65 kg
# Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion
# Price
1520 Euro
# Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
# Additional features
Webcam: Webcam unterstützt HD Video-Streaming, Driver&Utilities CD, printed user manual, Safety and Recycling Information, Dell Software License Agreement, Brief Instructions for Nvidia 3D TV, 12 Months Warranty, USB 2.0 and eSATA combination port



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Ultra Portable Dell Vostro V13

Here comes the next Dell. The ultra portable Dell Vostro V13 has been unveiled. The Dell Vostro V13 notebook is very much alike the Dell Adamo XPS.
The Dell Vostro V13 features ultra-low voltage processors and is cheap.

The features are:

• 1.2GHz Intel Celeron Processor(base)
• Core 2 Solo processor(optional)
• Core 2 Duo processor(optional)

• up to 4GB DDR3 @ 1066MHz
• up to 500 GB HDD
• Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphic card
• 13.3- inch LED Backlit HD display
• 1.3 MP webcam
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• 0.65 inch thick profile
• weighs 1.6Kg
  

The Laptop comes preinstalled with Ubuntu 9.04 and Windows 7 OS(optional).

The Dell Vostro V13 is priced from Rs. 28,500


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Alienware Area-51 ALX @ $1200 !!! - Specs and Cost

The Alienware Area-51 ALX Desktop has an impressive specification choices. The powerfull engine does come with a good price tag too.

The basic config. starts @ $2000.

Below is the Spec Sheet of Alienware Area 51 ALX Desktops.

• AlienwareTM  Approved Intel®  X58 ATX Motherboard
• Intel®  X58 Express Chipset w/ Unlocked BIOS for Overclocking
• High-Performance Liquid Cooling
• Single or Dual Optical Disk Drive support (DVD, Blu-Ray,CD)
• 6GB1 and 12GB1 Triple-Channel 1600MHz DDR3 RAM
• Anodized Aluminum Chassis Finish
• Motorized Front Door
  

Processor
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• Intel®  CoreTM i7 975 3.33GHz (8MB Cache) Extreme Edition Quad Core Processor
• Overclocked Intel®  CoreTM i7 975 3.73GHz (8MB Cache) Extreme Edition Quad Core Processor
• Overclocked Intel®  CoreTM i7 975 3.86GHz (8MB Cache) Extreme Edition Quad Core Processor
  

GPU
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• Dual 1GB GDDR5 ATI Radeon™ HD 58702 - ATI CrossFireX™ & DirectX® 11 Enabled
• Dual 1.8GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 2952 - SLI® Enabled
  

Audio
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• Internal High-Definition 7.1 Audio (Standard)
• SoundBlaster X-FI Titanium (Optional)
  

Connectivity
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• Integrated 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet NIC (Standard)
• Killer Xeno Pro NIC (Optional)
• Internal Wireless Bluetooth®  2.1+ Enhanced Data Rate
• Internal 802.11 a/b/g/Draft-n Wireless LAN (Optional)
  

Storage
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• Up to 6 SATA2 3.0Gb/s Storage Drives
• 7,200RPM Hard Drives - 500GB,1 640GB,1 750GB,1 1TB1 1.5TB1
• 10,000RPM Hard Drives - 300GB1
• Solid State Drive Technology - 256GB1
• Supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1+0 Storage Configurations

Now if these look a bit out of controll, theres also a mid-sized option of this PC called the Aurora MicroATX Desktops. They start @ $1200.

Specs:

• Liquid Cooled System
• Overclocked 3.6GHz Intel Core i7 processor
• Dual 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5870 graphic cards
• up to 24GB of DDR-1333Mhz or 12GB of DDR3-1600Mhz RAM

Review Details On The Alienware Area-51 ALX Desktops Click Here.



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Alienware Area-51 ALX Desktop PCs - Review

Alienware again beats hard on the gaming section. Yeah its a truly mind blowing performance machine they've released this time. Its the Alienware Area-51 ALX Desktop. This machine is great and worth bragging about both its looks and performance.

The Alienware Area-51 ALX features pre-overclocked Intel Core i7 975 Extreme processors giving the fastest processing speeds for gaming. The overclocking has been done by the gaming experts of alienware itself so you do not have to worry on the risks or even the case of burning out chips in your PC by overclocking. These Processors give about 3.86Ghz. Along this we also have the 12GB DDR3 RAM and also dual graphic cards.

Alienware offers high-end performance graphic cards from both ATI and Nvidia. The machine's got a hell lot of storage space too and can support up to 6 SATA Hard Disks in its luxurious case.


Yeah the interesting part comes on the cooling options of the casing. The Alienware Area-51 ALX Desktops are liquid cooled and is the most silent and most efficient cooling system the dual GPUs(Graphic Cards) and the powerfull processors can get.


Next to mention is the fully customizable lighting effects of the casing. This is also called 'Alien FX' by the company. They provide software along with the machine to control the spectrum of available colours of lighting and to control the temperature settings of the PC. Alienware Area-51 ALX has also got racing fins (looks more like air brake fins) like design on its tower top for better ventilation and cooling effects.

Overall the machine something awesome and really a great offering from the Dell Computers. Also note that the lightings are available even without power being plugged-in, using rechargeable batteries in the PC. The High-end games and all those heavy graphics processing are going to be a 'piece of cake' for this monster we have here... :-)

(pictures-->from Alienware official)

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Ultra Slim with Wireless Charging Technology - Dell Latitude Z600

Dells new Latitude Z600 laptop features an innovative feature. The new laptop is equipped with wireless charging facility otherwise called inductive charging. The laptop is also world's lightest and thinnest. A special docking stand on which the laptop just needs to be placed. The docking stand creates an electro-magnetic field through a coil in it. The laptop too features a similar coil in it which gets inductively charged on placing in the field.

This method can make charging hastle-free and easier. Also this method takes the same amount of time as in a normal wired charging. Dell also introduced a quick-boot feature in this laptop by incorporating an Arm processor generally used in smartphones. This method can give way to an "always on" feature as in smart phones.

The quick-boot environment, called Latitude On, boots the laptop in a few seconds, after which users have access to applications include e-mail, contacts, calendar and the Web. Based on a lightweight version of Linux, the environment reduces the need to fully boot into Windows to run certain applications. So ineffect it has 2 processors one for quick-boot and the other for the normal use of windows and likewise OS.

The laptop can also connect to an optional wireless dock via ultrawideband technology, allowing users to move around the room with the laptop without being tethered by wires. The dock, in turn, connects to peripherals using wires. It has a DVI (digital visual interface) port to connect to a monitor, and USB ports to connect to peripherals like keyboards, printers and mice.

The Latitude Z has a 16-inch screen, weighs 4.5 pounds (2 kilograms) and measures one inch at its thinnest point. It runs on Intel's Core 2 Duo low-voltage dual-core chips at speeds of 1.4GHz to 1.6GHz. The laptop supports up to 4GB of RAM and 512GB of storage through two solid-state drives. Dell offers multiple wireless options including Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n and mobile broadband connectivity through 3G or WiMax networks.

The laptop starts at US$1,999 (almost @ Rs 1lakh) and is available in the U.S., Canada and certain countries in Europe and Asia.


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Dell Smartphones - A New Star in Town

Dell has confirmed it's developing mobile devices for China Mobile, sparking speculation that the computer maker is getting ready to enter the highly competitive smartphone market. Dell has long been rumored to be working on a smartphone, but has remained silent on its plans, including its current deal with China Mobile.






At last, the much rumored Dell cellphone has made its first official appearance. The 3.5-inch 360 x 640 pixel device with capacitive touchscreen was on display in China running the Android-based Open Mobile System (OMS). The Mini 3i was on-hand as part of the launch of China Mobile's new Application Platform that offers music, video, and app downloads to mobile phones from Nokia, Samsung, LG, and apparently, Dell. The candybar device lacks WiFi (or Chinese WAPI) and is strictly 2G GSM (no 3G) but does come with a 3 megapixel camera, microSD slot, Bluetooth, and 950mAh battery.

In partnering with China Mobile, Dell is working with the world's largest mobile phone operator, with more than 415 million subscribers. While Dell has not made any official announcement, industry observers believe the computer maker can't ignore the growing smartphone market.

However, successfully launching a smartphone or mobile Internet device won't be easy. The smartphone market is crowded with strong players, such as Apple,Research In Motion (NSDQ: RIMM), and Nokia (NYSE: NOK). In addition, Dell has a poor track record of moving into new markets.

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Alienware M17x - The Gaming Beast ( Specifications )

Dell brings its latest offering, the Alienware M17x gaming notebook. The latest product is claimed to be the most powerful 17-inch laptop that is designed especially for gaming. The new notebook effortlessly integrates gaming and technology and provides users with a comfortable computing experience























The M17x gaming laptop houses the Alienware's powerhouse system. It includes up to 2 Dual 1GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 280M graphics processing units complete with SLI technology. It is also configurable with Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-core overclockable Mobile Processor.
The notebook boasts of up to 8GB DDR32 1333MHz memory and 1TB3 7200RPM or 512GB of solid state storage capacity. The laptop sports optional Beyond HD resolution with a WUXGA 1200p (1920 x 1200) Edge-to-Edge LCD design.

The latest offering from Dell also consists of internal Wireless a/g/draft-n with MIMO (2x2) Technology and exclusive Alienware command center software solution. Users can effortlessly input information into the system through the exclusive designed AlienFX illuminated keyboard. M17x also houses Nvidia GeForce 9400M G1 GPU complete with HybridPower technology and Microsoft Windows Vista (64 bit).

The All Powerful website which comprised of details about the gaming notebook witnessed a sea of fans becoming part of the Alienware/Dell gaming community. It included a countdown clock which was synchronized with the debut of the notebook at E3. The Alienware M17x gaming notebook can be acquired for a starting price of Rs. 1,39,000.


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Dell Studio 15 Designer Collections - Specifications

Get creative and stay connected with the new Studio^TM 15 laptop. Its Hi-def, 15.6" LED widescreen design is multimedia-rich, and with a choice of colors the Studio 15 is easily personalised to fit your style.

Specifications

• Core 2 Duo Processors
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
• 500GB HDD
• 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
• 15.6" 720p WLED (1366x768) TrueLife
• 6-cell Primary Battery
• Bluetooth and Wifi
• Facial Recognition
• Optional backlit keyboard and Blu-ray Disc
• Hi-def 16:9 aspect ratio LED display
• Personalise with a choice of 5 colors or a unique pattern
• Surround sound with subwoofer and built-in wireless card

Costs from 41,900 (excluding tax and delivery charges)

Dell Studio Stills

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