Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 Sandy Bridge Laptops

Dell has recently refreshed its entertainment notebook series, the Dell XPS 15 and the Dell XPS 17. Both portable machines are based on Intel 2nd Generation Core ‘Sandy Bridge‘ processors.

The Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17 notebooks are packs new Nvidia GeForce 500M series GPU and 3D-capable screen (optional) for Dell XPS 17.

The Dell XPS 15 L502x has a 15.6-inch screen size, while the Dell XPS 17 L702x has 17.3-inch. Both Dell XPS notebooks come with optional for Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics, full HD display resolution, Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) technology, and built-in TV tuner.

The Dell XPS 15 L502x and 17 L702x will be sale for start price at $1,049.99 and $899.99 respectively.

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Dell XPS L401X Notebook Review

It must be good news for XPS fans that Dell XPS is back! The new Dell XPS notebook series includes 14-inch, 15 inch and 17-inch three sizes, a massive debut. Being different from the previous notebooks, the new Dell XPS is defined as the flagship of audio-visual notebook.

Features of XPS notebook given by Dell:

• JBL / Waves of high-quality audio

• LED backlit display and B+RG full HD screen dedicated for 15-inch notebook

• Certified by Skype to support smooth HD video transmission

• Watch 3D movies, games and photos by connecting to big 3D screen

• Anodized aluminum shell with high strength and wear resistance

We are about to review XPS 14 series, Dell XPS L401X. We may remind of the previous XPS products which look strong and rigid. And Dell XPS L401X also adopts anodized aluminum top cover. Dell XPS L401X utilizes a 14-inch glossy screen with resolution of 1366 x 768. Though 14-inch Dell XPS L401X hasn’t used full HD screen, the glossy screen delivers better light transmission.

Classic XPS LOGO

Dell XPS L401X Webcam

Dell notebook is always designed in simple style. According to some details, we can find that Dell XPS L401X‘s edge is treated to be smooth while Alienware notebooks seem angular, which is the difference between audio-visual notebook and gaming notebook.

The chasis is still made of traditional plastic, plus a layer of silver paint, so that it looks somewhat metallic.

In terms of overall keyboard design, Dell XPS L401X continues the same style of Dell. And speakers are located above the keyboard on both sides while power switch and function keys are set in the center.

Function keys above the keyboard

DELL Audio created by Realtek is very complete audio control software. Just touch the right side of button to start it. Users can adjust the sound effects with it to help JBL play the best sound.

Dell Dock is a self-developed small software toolbar by Dell for users to put some commonly used program shortcuts on it. Just click for once to start it.

Windows Mobility Center is also a very useful tool for users to adjust the screen brightness, volume, or turn on or off the wireless LAN, Bluetooth and other equipment.

My WiFi enables people to share Internet access function. The reason why this Dell XPS L401X support MyWifi, mainly because the laptop has equipped with built-in Intel wireless card, which most of mainstream Intel wireless cards support MyWifi technology.


Dell XPS L401X sports powerful Intel Core i7 740QM processor, 4GB memory and 500GB hard drive. Besides, XPS L401X also ships with a NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M graphics card which could support 3D display technology.

Dell XPS L401X Specs:

Processor Type Intel Core i7 740QM

Processor Frequency 1.73GHz

The Maximum Frequency of 2930MHz

Three-Level Cache 6MB

Memory Capacity 4GB

Memory Type DDR3 1066MHz

Hard Drive Capacity 500GB

Hard Drive 7200, SATA

Drive Type DVD Burner

Screen Size 14-inch

Screen Ratio 16:9

Screen Resolution 1366 × 768

LED Backlight Technology

Graphics Chip NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M

2GB Memory Capacity

128bit Memory Interface

More detail visit [http://blog.screenaid.com/2010/11/22/dell-xps-l401x-notebook-review/]

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Dell XPS 14 Laptops Details Specs

Processors : Intel® CoreTM i5 standard and i7 options

Operating System :
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-Bit
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-Bit

Memory :
Up to 8GB dual channel DDR3 memory
1066MHz memory standard with i3 and i5 processors; 1333MHz standard with i7 processors

Chipset : Intel® HM57

Graphics :
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 420M with 1GB graphics memory (standard)
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 425M with 2GB graphics memory

Displays : 14.0 HD WLED TL (1366x768) 720p standard

Audio and Speakers :
JBL 2.0 Designed & Certified Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio
2.0 Audio: 2 X 3W = 6W Total

Hard Drives :
Up to 640GB77; 7200RPM speed standard
Solid state drive options up to 256GB7, Free Fall Sensor

Optical Drives :
16x DVD+/-RW (standard), Blu-ray DiscTM combo; Blu-Ray DiscTM burner; 9.5mm tray load

TV tuner : Yes (optional integrated)

Power :
Power adapter
90W standard; 130W with 2GB graphics and i7 processor

Camera : 2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264)

9-in-1 media card reader : Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD

Wired communications :
Integrated Gigabit ethernet 10/100/1000
Modem upsell via USB dongle

Wireless (WLAN)
Wi-Fi Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 802.11 a/b/g/n (3x3)
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 802.11 a/g/n
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n

Mobile Broadband Options: (WWAN)
Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA mobile broadband8 mini card
Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA mobile broadband8 mini card

WiMax:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n

Bluetooth Options:
Bluetooth® Internal (3.0) mini-card

Ports, Slots, Chassis :
Externally Accessible
Mini DisplayPort (1),
3 total USB 2.0 (2 / 1 eSATA/powershare combo)
Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
HDMI 1.4
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks (headphone with SPDIF support (2), 1 Mic-in)

Dimensions & Weight
Width: 13.9" (352.8mm)
Height: 1.2" (31.4mm) front /1.4" (35.4mm) back
Depth: 9.7" (247.4mm)
Weight: Starting weight of 5.35lbs. (2.43 kg)9(13.3" display, 6 cell battery);5.72lbs. (2.6kg)3with 9-cell battery. Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.

Others :
Multimedia control buttons
External display, wireless on/off, extended battery life, brightness -, brightness +, backlit keyboard activation, mute, volume -, volume +, rewind, play/pause, forward, touchpad deactivation button
Capacitive keys
Windows® Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button
LED lights
Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge.

Source [Dell.com]

Dell XPS 17 with Intel Sandy Bridge and GeForce GT 450M

Dell XPS 17 is a 17-inch notebook fully oriented entertainment to 360 degrees. This is a computer capable of offering the user all the processing power and quality graphics and sound to enjoy a full multimedia in all its forms. Begin to emerge shyly new details about the technical equipment, although the data are still numerous and complete. One of the basic configuration of the Dell XPS 17 is the ability to choose between a LCD display technology based on 3D or a multi-touch panel.

You can also opt for a Nvidia GeForce GT 440m video card 1 GB memory or on a Nvidia GeForce GT 450M with 3 GB of dedicated memory. The presence of Optimus technology enables to begin the dedicated video card only when absolutely necessary, thereby maintaining the autonomy offered by the battery. In low workload, it will be the integrated video controller to control the display.

Other leaked information about the installed memory on the device. The Dell XPS 17 is composed of 2 or 4 slots for up to 16 GB DDR3, a very attractive value that can offer significant performance and contribute significantly to the budget for the laptop. At present it is not possible to say nothing about the launch price, availability or the rest of the configuration.

Eric G. Blog, software engineer, from which the data in our possession, you can also find information on the preview Alienware M17x desktop replacement with new Intel Sandy Bridge and AMD Radeon HD 6900M graphics card which we have spoken a few last weeks (link to news) and business-oriented laptop series Dell Precision M4600 and M6600 and Latitude E6520 and E6420.