Dell, one of the world’s largest computer makers, announced notebook lineup for gamers and enthusiasts that offers premium performance and stylish look. The machines include hardware that does not only outperform available components for laptops, but runs on par or faster compared to leading desktop systems!
The new Dell Inspiron XPS will include Intel Pentium 4 3.40GHz or Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition 3.40GHz processors and ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 graphics MCM with 128MB of memory, 512MB to 2GB of dual-channel PC3200 memory, 60GB (7200rpm) or 80GB (5400rpm) HDD, UXGA Wide-Aspect 15.4” display along with plethora of connectivity features, such as 802.11b,g/802.11a,b,g WLAN controller, Gigabit Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire and so on.
Offered for the first time on Dell notebooks, the Inspiron XPS will feature a graphics upgrade option for enthusiasts who want to stay at the top of their game with leading-edge technology. Additionally, the new Inspiron XPS will feature special color covers to personalize the PC.
Dell’s Inspiron XPS is the world’s first company to offer a notebook with Intel Pentium 4 3.40GHz Extreme Edition processor with 2MB L3 cache, ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 graphics adapter, and dual-channel PC3200 memory. However, this is not the first mobile PC to incorporate Intel’s Extreme Edition processors: in late November 2003 a company called Lieberman Inc. also announced a lineup of notebooks to feature 3.20GHz Pentium 4 Extreme Edition chips.
Intel’s Extreme Edition processors consume around 100W of power – an incredible figure for desktops and pretty unbelievable value for notebooks. The issues Dell and other companies, who adopt Intel’s Pentium 4 Extreme Edition for mobile applications, have to address is not only heat-dissipation, but also power consumption of such chips. A very powerful PSU as well as a battery should be used with the notebook for flawless system operation.
Dell Dimension XPS laptops are shipping now and are priced starting from $2599 after $250 mail-in-rebate.
Comments currently: 6
Discussion started: 02/16/04 10:13:39 AM
Latest comment: 02/17/04 10:57:06 AM
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I have just one thing to Say: Sagernotebooks! They had P4's as full desktop replacement long before any of the quote "name brands" had. They also had a P4 extreme edition available before Dell. Dell is a rip off as far as I am concerned. If you are looking for a high end notebooks go to www.sagernotebook.com or www.pctorque.com. Their machines are less money and offer more features. They also offer a better extended warrenty plan than any other manufacturer out there. If you are doubtful pctorque has a sager notebook forum log on and see waht users think of thier product.
You will notice the similarities to the Alienware notebook, the are the same except for the high price.
And XBIT you should be reviewing these companies too
[Posted by: pops | Date: 02/16/04 10:13:39 AM]
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This is gonna kill batteries :/
[Posted by: Dee | Date: 02/16/04 02:33:54 PM]
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This is the first time that there's a graphics upgrade on Dell laptops? Inspiron 8100 and later, anyone?
[Posted by: bhtooefr | Date: 02/16/04 03:33:29 PM]
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LOL.... 5mins battery life and as for mobility......
[Posted by: prosthetic head | Date: 02/17/04 04:52:10 AM]
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It kinde of defeats the point of having a laptop and for the price you could buy 2 Athylon 64 with Radeon 9800XT systems which would give far better performance and upgradabilerty.
The size theire case is they could fit a ful AGP card in there....
[Posted by: prosthetic head | Date: 02/17/04 04:54:54 AM]
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If someone gave me one for free I'd sell it.
What do I need a crappy notebook keyboard without mouse even (I got an MS Natural) at home ?
High-End Notebook looks to me like this:
Pentium-M, Mobile Radeon9700, Bluetooth, WLAN, DVD-Burner, 512MB, 15" 1280x1024, 80GB hda. Who needs more that *that* ?
[Posted by: .jon | Date: 02/17/04 10:57:06 AM]
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