Dell goes skinny with the Ultra-Powerful Dell XPS 15z notebook

Posted by Jamie Forestell

Dell has introduced one of the thinnest 15″ pc on the planet, and we really like what we see. The Dell XPS 15z features Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and also an optional Full HD 1080P display.  When you look at the full specifications below, it is clear who Dell is looking to complete with. Dell also promises many more models in this series later in the year. We are awaiting for our review unit to arrive and when it does,  we will keep you informed with our findings.  For now check out the specs below and wait patiently….

Detailed Information:

 

n  Thin (0.97”/24.68mm) laptop PC with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium; aluminum and mag-alloy enclosure

n  2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Dual Core processor choices

n  Standard HD or optional Full HD (1920×1080) WLED display

n  Fast  NVIDIA graphics options[vi]:

• NVIDIA® GeForce®  GT 525M with 1GB graphics memory
• NVIDIA® GeForce®  GT 525M with 2GB graphics memory

n  Includes NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology; NVIDIA 3DTV Play technology

n  4GB up to 8GB DDR3[vii] 1333Mhz memory[viii] options

n  Fast 7200RPM hard disk storage, up to 750GB[ix]

n  Built-in Slot load DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD)

n  Backlit, Chiclet-style keyboard with adjustable brightness

n  Optimized touchpad

n  Built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N  and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity[x]

n  Intel Wireless Display-ready[xi]

n  Up to 8 hours of battery life with 8-cell battery[xii]

n  USB 3.0 (2), USB/eSATA with PowerShare, HDMI 1.4, Mini Display-Port, Gigabit Ethernet and audio connectors

n  Built-in 9-in-1 media card reader

n  Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam with dual array digital microphones and stereo speakers

n  Dell Stage software for fast access to content like music, videos and photos

n  Dimensions: Height: 0.97” (24.68mm) / Width: 15.15” (384.85mm)  / Depth 10.25” (260.37mm); Weight: starting at 5.54lbs (2.51 kg)[xiii]

Source:  Dell