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Dell Inspiron Notebooks with Sandy Bridge Coming Next Week

Kevin Purcell — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:23:35 +0000

Dell announced a new series of Sandy Bridge second generation Intel Core i processor Inspiron notebooks equipped coming next week. They are also teasing us with hints about a new ultra-slim notebook replacing its Adamo line on notebooks (pictured below), which has been discontinued and was previously reported. These new models will not be affected by the recent glitch in Sandy Bridge’s SATA ports which caused a problem for early adopters who bought the first wave of Sandy Bridge computers only to learn their new machines had a design flaw. The ultra-slim won’t be coming till spring, however.

In the same announcement Dell also noted that customers who already received a notebook with the glitch were given an option to either keep the unit until new models ship or return it for a refund or later replacement once the new fixed systems ship. These new lines will be a welcome arrival for customers affected by the problem.

Later this Spring Dell will roll out a an ultra-slim notebook to replace the Adamo. The company said these “… new ultra-slim notebooks(s) … will combine beauty and brawn in a form factor that will excite and delight.” Ultra-slim notebooks are very hot at the moment with Apple shipping a significant number of MacBook Airs since it was introduced in the fall of 2010. Also Samsung has its new Signature Series of ultra-slim notebooks coming very soon. These computers grabbed a lot of attention at CES 2011 earlier this year.

Dell is one of many manufacturers already shipping Sandy Bridge laptops in their XPS line. Intel’s new platform brings the combination of longer battery life thanks to lower power consumption and higher powered graphics for smaller and lighter computers.

Dell has also recently added Sandy Bridge processors to the Dell Latitude line of business notebooks which should be available to order soon.

Below Intel demos the Sandy Bridge platform:

Dell Inspiron Notebooks with Sandy Bridge Coming Next Week is a post by Kevin Purcell from Notebooks.com.

Black Friday Laptop Deals: Deep Discounts on Dell Laptops and More

Josh Smith — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:01:20 +0000

For Black Friday Dell Home is offering a large number of discounts on preconfigured and customizable laptops. These deals are on top of the Dell Black Friday deals we posted last week and in some cases, you can use stack the following Dell Black Friday Coupons and Promo Codes to increase your Black Friday savings even more — just be warned these deals and coupons are in extremely limited supply.

Dell Black Friday Coupons: Dell Black Friday Doorbusters:

Dell Black Friday Laptop Deals:

Dell Black Friday Deals – Tech and Monitors:

To make sure you’re getting the best deal, make sure you look at our Ultimate list of Black Friday Laptop Deals which allows you to sort by type, store, processor, RAM and more. Don’t forget to check out our Top Black Friday Laptops.

Black Friday Laptop Deals: Deep Discounts on Dell Laptops and More is a post by Josh Smith from Notebooks.com.

Dell Adamo XPS: World’s Thinnest Notebook (video and photo gallery)

Xavier Lanier — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:23:46 +0000

The Dell Adamo XPS is the world’s thinnest notebook. It’s 9.99mm thick, which means it’s even trimmer than an iPhone. It will be available this month for $1,799 from Dell.com and at select retailers. There’s definitely a steep price premium here, but If you want to turn heads and impress your friends this notebook will do the trick.

The Dell Adamo XPS doesn’t have a traditional clamshell design. Instead, the keyboard flips down from the display. It’s components include a 1.4GHz ULV Intel processor, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD. It comes with a battery that’s rated to last two hours and 30 minutes, which won’t be nearly enough for many users. A thicker battery will be available that is rated to last up to five hours and 17 minutes.

Here’s a video that demonstrates how thin the Adamo XPS actually is compared to an iPhone and the Envy 13. Keep in mind that the Envy 13 is actually a very thin notebook itself.

One of our readers asked us to compare the Dell Adamo XPS to the size of a quarter. It’s much thinner than a quarter placed on edge and about as thick as six stacked quarters.

Here’s a longer video that I published on GottaBeMobile.com.

Dell Adamo XPS Specifications

The base model of the Dell Adamo XPS costs $1,799 at Dell.com and select retailers. It comes with a 1.4GHz Intel ULV processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. Matching external hard drives and an optical drive are optional.

Adamo XPS Spec Sheet

Dell Adamo XPS: World’s Thinnest Notebook (video and photo gallery) is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

Dell Adamo XPS: A 9.99mm Thick Concept Notebook

Xavier Lanier — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:03:57 +0000

Dell’s Adamo XPS design concept is seriously thin. So thin in fact that it makes the MacBook Air and other ultra-thin notebooks look fat. I got to spend some time with the Adamo XPS last week and was amazed by it. The Dell Adamo XPS measures just 9.99mm (.39 inch) thick, which is about half as thin as the MacBook Air, which measures 17.4mm (.76 inch) at its thickest point. It is about 25% thinner than the iPhone 3GS. Did I mention it’s thin?

Dell launched a teaser page on its site today that allows interested parties to sign up for updates. Unfortunatley, there’s very little information in the way of specifications or information on the page.

The Dell Adamo XPS is an ultraportable-sized device and not a netbook. I don’t know exactly how much it weighed, but it couldn’t have been more than two pounds.

Dell didn’t allow me to take pictures or videos of the Adamo XPS, but I can confirm that the thing is a working prototype. It looks like something from the future and shows that Dell is serious about pushing the envelope when it comes to design. The Adamo XPS has a full keyboard that flips away from the display.

When the Adamo XPS is on a desk it looks too thin to be an actual computer. It’s just slightly thicker than a MacBook Pro’s display.

A notebook this thin would have to overcome several challenges, including heat and battery life.

I’m not sure if Dell will actually sell the Adamo XPS in the future, but it’s cool to show what’s possible. Stay tuned as Dell said they’ll be sharing more info about the concept in the coming weeks.

Dell Adamo XPS: A 9.99mm Thick Concept Notebook is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

Dell Offers WiMAX on Studio 17, Studio XPS 16

Xavier Lanier — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:46:40 +0000

Dell is now offering WiMAX on two notebooks here in the U.S. Dell Studio 17 and Studio 16 notebooks equipped with WiMAX will work with Clearwire, which is available in Portland, Atlanta and Baltimore. WiMAX offers maximum download speeds of 13Mbps and up to 3Mbps upload speeds.

The 802.11n card with WiMAX is a $60 upgrade from, but customers will of course have to pay for a Clearwire subscription. It’s always good to see more PC manufacturers supporting WiMAX, but I don’t understand why Dell started with two of its largest consumer notebooks. It would make a lot more sense to intro WiMAX on more mobile platforms such as the XPS M1330.

via Direct2Dell

Dell Offers WiMAX on Studio 17, Studio XPS 16 is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

Black Friday: Notebook Deals Direct from Dell

Xavier Lanier — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:15:35 +0000

Dell is offering discounts on its full range of consumer notebooks for Black Friday, including its Inspiron, Studio and XPS models. Dell’s offering up to $370 in savings on its notebooks to kick off the holiday shopping season.

One deal that really caught my eye was the Dell XPS M1530 for $1,029. Dell’s chopping $319 off of the retail price and throwing in a Magellan 1400 GPS that’s worth $199. The XPS M1530 (E-Value Code 16254-DYPHHE1) comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T5850), Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1, 4GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS GPU. It also comes with a two-year warranty with in-home service. You can customize the Black Friday XPS M1530 with your choice of four colors. This deal is good through 12/3/08.

You can also get the free Magellan 1400 GPS with the purchase of an XPS M1330 for $1,029. The XPS M1330 on sale for Black Friday comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (T5850), Vista Home Premium 64-bit SP1, 4GB of memory, a 320GB hard drive and NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS GPU. It comes with a two-year warranty with in-home service. The Black Friday XPS M1330 is e-value code 16254-DYPHTE1.You can customize the Black Friday XPS M1330 with your choice of five colors. This deal is good through 12/3/08.

The Dell Stuido 15 and Studio 17 are also on sale if you’re looking for something with a little more style than the Dell Inspiron line. The Dell Studio 15 (evalue code 16254-DNPHUD2) is on sales for $699 after a $245 discount. It comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5800, Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, 3GB of memory, 320GB hard drive, and DVD burner. It’s available in seven colors.

The Dell Studio 17 on sale for Black Friday includes the same specifications as the above Dell Studio 15 except it has a Inte Core 2 Dup processor T5900. It’s priced at $799 after a $349 discount and can be ordered in your choice of seven colors..

The most affordable Dell on sale for Black Friday is the Dell Inspiron Mini 9. This netbook will cost just $299, a $50 discount off normal pricing. This is the Ubuntu version of the Mini 9 that comes with 512MB of memory and a 4GB solid state drive. The Black Friday discount on the Mini 9 is only good through 11/28.

If you want something relatively small, but need more power than a netbook can deliver you should take a look at the Dell Inspiron 13. It comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5800, Vista Home Premium SP1, 3GB of memory , a 320GB hard drive and a DVD burner. This configuration is only $699, which is $329 below Dell’s normal pricing.

If you’re looking for a mainstream dell with decent specifications you should consider Dell’s Inspiron 1525 (evalue code 16254-DNPHPD4). This notebook is priced at just $559, which reflects a $285 discount. it comes with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5800, Vista Home Basic SP1, 3GB of memory, a 250GB hard drive, DVD burner and 2.0MP webcam. Buyers get to choose from seven colors and one pattern.

All of Dell’s Black Friday specials include free shipping.

Before you get too excited about these and other Black Friday notebooks, please read this recent Notebooks.com article:

15 Tips for Buying a Black Friday Notebook (or Not Buying One)

For more Black Friday Notebook deals, visit the Notebooks.com Black Friday page.

Black Friday: Notebook Deals Direct from Dell is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.

Dell XPS M1330 and M1530 Coupon: 25% Off

Xavier Lanier — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:23:52 +0000

Get 25% off XPS M1330 & M1530 notebooks priced $1699 or more with Coupon Code: ST70JZCR4WKX10

To get 25% off, visit this link, configure your XPS notebook to at least $1,699 and then enter the coupon code at checkout. Deal is good through 10/22/08 or while supplies last.

Dell XPS M1330 and M1530 Coupon: 25% Off is a post by Xavier Lanier from Notebooks.com.