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Dell's new Studio XPS laptops get aluminum accents, leather

By Nate Mook | Published January 8, 2009, 7:36 PM

Dell Studio XPS 16

They're still made of plastic, but Dell's new Studio XPS laptops -- unveiled today at CES 2009 -- are quite the lookers, featuring aluminum and leather accents atop their glossy piano black finishes.

Available in a 16-inch model and a more-portable 13-inches, the new Studio XPS is Intel Centrino 2 based, sporting a 2.0-megapixel webcam and USB ports that can power devices even when the laptop is turned off.

The Studio XPS 16 offers a 16-inch edge-to-edge WLED 136x768 display, with an optional RGB LED 1920x1080 display that includes 100% color gamut, 8ms response time, and 130 degree viewing angle for an added fee. On the inside is a 512 MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 graphics chipset, 4GB of RAM, and 320GB or 500GB hard drive.

Dell Studio XPS 16

The Studio XPS 13 forgoes the ATI graphics chip for an NVIDIA GeForce 9400M G, which can be upgraded to the 9500M with power saving technology. The high-end 13-inch model comes with an LED screen, but only a 1.3-megapixel webcam.

Both new Studio XPS models start at $1,199 USD and are available for purchase now from Dell's website.

Dell Studio XPS 13

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foxfyre
Jan 9, 2009 - 3:26 PM edited

Glossy black to brightly show off EVERY fingerprint.
And leather! Now THAT was the additional functionality I was waiting for!

130 degree viewing angle for when you are sitting next to yourself and for which you can pay additional for a 3M privacy filter? Nice!

and the further ability to power external devices via USB even when the unit is powered down, further limiting analready limited battery life! Super! Can I use it to jump start my car too?

What? No additional user configurable blinking LEDs around the unit? Awwww...

I'll wait for the forthcoming real functionality afforded by the low power Intel i7s...
Next.

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dvferret
Jan 8, 2009 - 8:24 PM

Thats pretty lame only coming with a 6 cell.

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dvferret
Jan 8, 2009 - 8:18 PM

I knew I should of waited 6 more months.

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