Dell has finally gone and updated its popular XPS line of laptops, which now contains 14, 15.6 and 17.3-inch models with Nvidia discrete graphics with Optimus switching technology, JBL audio with Waves MaxxAudio 3 digital processing tech, Intel WiDi, 3DTV connectivity, webcam, and HD video capabilities. At their base configuration, the Dell XPS 14, XPS 15, and XPS 17 are priced at $899, $849, and $949 respectively.
Indian pricing and availability have not yet been released, so stay tuned to thinkdigit.com for more details about the Dell XPSfamily when they come out. Check out the full specifications below:
New Dell XPS Specifications :
XPS 14 | XPS 15 | XPS 17 |
Processor | Processor | Processor |
Intel CoreTM i7 840QM (1.86GHz/4MB cache) | Intel CoreTM i7 840QM (1.86GHz/4MB cache) | Intel CoreTM i7 840QM (1.86GHz/4MB cache) |
Intel CoreTM i7 740QM (1.73GHz/4MB cache) | Intel CoreTM i7 740QM (1.73GHz/4MB cache) | Intel CoreTM i7 740QM (1.73GHz/4MB cache) |
Intel CoreTM i5 560M (2.66GHz/3MB cache) | Intel CoreTM i5 560M (2.66GHz/3MB cache) | Intel CoreTM i5 460M (2.4GHz/3MB cache) |
Intel CoreTM i5 460M (2.4GHz/3MB cache) | Intel CoreTM i5 460M (2.4GHz/3MB cache) | |
Operating System | Operating System | Operating System |
Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit | Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit | Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit |
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit | Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit | Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit |
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit | Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit | Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit |
Memory | Memory | Memory |
6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory | 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory | 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory |
8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory | 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory | 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory |
12GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory | ||
16GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory | ||
Chipset | Chipset | Chipset |
Intel HM57 | Intel HM57 | Intel HM57 |
Video Card | Video Card | Video Card |
NVIDIA GT425M GeForce | NVIDIA GT435M GeForce | NVIDIA GT445M GeForce |
NVIDIA GT420M GeForce | NVIDIA GT420M GeForce | NVIDIA GT435M GeForce |
Audio and Speakers | Audio and Speakers | Audio and Speakers |
JBL 2.0 Designed & Certified Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio | JBL 2.1 Designed & Certified Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio | JBL 2.1 Designed & Certified Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio 3 |
2.0 Audio: 2 X 3W = 6W Total | 2.1 Audio: 2 X 4W + 12W sub-woofer 20W Total | 2.1 Audio: 2 X 5W + 12W sub-woofer 22W Total |
Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
Up to 500GB8 SATA hard drive (7200RPM) | Up to 640GB8 SATA hard drive (7200RPM) | Up to 1280GB7 SATA hard drive (7200RPM) |
Up to 256GB8 Solid State hard drive | Up to 256GB8 Solid State hard drive | Up to 256GB7 Solid State hard drive |
Optical Drive | Optical Drive | Optical Drive |
16x DVD+/-RW (standard), Blu-Ray Disc™ burner; 9.5mm tray load | 16x DVD+/-RW (standard), Blu-ray Disc™ combo (reads Blu-ray Disc™ & writes to CD/DVD); 12.7mm tray load | 16x DVD+/-RW (standard), Blu-ray DiscTM combo (reads Blu-ray Disc™ & writes to CD/DVD); 12.7mm tray load |
9-in-1 media card reader | 9-in-1 media card reader | 9-in-1 media card reader |
Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD | Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD | Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD |
Power | Power | Power |
6-cell LI (2.6Ah) standard; Up to 5 hours, 23 minutes of battery life | 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) standard; Up to 5 hours, 14 minutes of battery life | 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) standard; Up to 4 hours, 25 minutes of battery life |
9-cell LI (2.8Ah); Up to 8 hours, 29 minutesof battery life | 9-cell LI (2.8Ah); Up to 9 hours, 9 minutes of battery life | 9-cell LI (2.8Ah); Up to 7 hours, 32 minutes of battery life |
Camera | Camera | Camera |
2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264) | 2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264) | 2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264) |
Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
Wi-Fi Options: | Wi-Fi Options: | Wi-Fi Options: |
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 | Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 | Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000 |
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 802.11 a/b/g/n (3x3) | Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 802.11 a/b/g/n (3x3) | 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 6200 802.11 a/g/n | Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 802.11 a/g/n |
Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n | Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n | Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n |
Mobile Broadband Options: (WWAN) | Mobile Broadband Options: (WWAN) | Mobile Broadband Options: (WWAN) |
Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA mobile broadband10 mini card | Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA mobile broadband10 mini card | Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA mobile broadband9 mini card |
Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA mobile broadband10 mini card | Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA mobile broadband10 mini card | Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA mobile broadband9 mini card |
WiMax: | WiMax: | WiMax: |
Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n | Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n | Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 802.11 a/g/n |
Bluetooth Options: | Bluetooth Options: | Bluetooth Options: |
Bluetooth Internal (3.0) mini-card | Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth Internal (3.0) mini-card |
WiDi, GPS enabled | WiDi, GPS enabled | WiDi, GPS enabled |
Wired communications | Wired communications | Wired communications |
Integrated Gigabit ethernet 10/100/1000 | Integrated Gigabit ethernet 10/100/1000 | Integrated Gigabit ethernet 10/100/1000 |
Modem upsell via USB dongle | Modem upsell via USB dongle | Modem upsell via USB dongle |
Ports, Slots & Chassis | Ports, Slots & Chassis | Ports, Slots & Chassis |
Externally Accessible | Externally Accessible | Externally Accessible |
Mini DisplayPort (1), | Mini DisplayPort (1), | Mini DisplayPort (1), |
3 total USB 2.0 (2 / 1 eSATA/powershare combo) | 2 total USB 3.0 | 2 total USB 3.0 |
Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45) | 1 USB 2.0 (eSATA/powershare combo) | 2 total USB 2.0 (1 / 1 eSATA/powershare combo) |
Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45) | Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45) | |
HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 1.4 | HDMI 1.4 |
AC adapter connector | AC adapter connector | AC adapter connector |
Audio jacks (headphone with SPDIF support (2), 1 Mic-in) | Audio jacks (headphone with SPDIF support (2), 1 Mic-in) | Audio jacks (headphone with SPDIF support (2), 1 Mic-in) |
Dimensions & Weight | Dimensions & Weight | Dimensions & Weight |
Width: 13.9" (352.8mm) | Width: 15" (381mm) | Width: 16.3" (414.9mm) |
Height: 1.2" (31.4mm) front /1.4" (35.4mm) back | Height: 1.3" (32.2mm) front /1.5" (38.2mm) back) | Height: 1.3" (32.8 mm) front /1.5" (38.5mm) back |
Depth: 9.7" (247.4mm) | Depth: 10.4" (265.4mm) | Depth: 11.3" (287.3mm) |
Weight: Starting weight of 5.35lbs. (2.43 kg) with 6 cell battery; 5.72lbs (2.6kg) with 9-cell battery. | Weight: Starting weight of 6.14lbs. (2.78kg) with 6-cell battery; 6.51lbs.(2.96kg) with 9-cell battery | Weight: Starting weight of 7.57lbs. (3.43kg) with 6-cell battery; 7.94lbs. (3.6kg) with 9-cell battery. |
Others | Others | Others |
Multimedia control buttons | Multimedia control buttons | 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 | External display, wireless on/off, extended battery life, brightness -, brightness +, backlit keyboard activation, mute, volume -, volume +, rewind, play/pause, forward, touchpad deactivation button | 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 | Capacitive keys | Capacitive keys |
Windows Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button | Windows Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button | Windows Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button |
LED lights | LED lights | LED lights |
Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge. | Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge. | Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge. |
TV tuner | TV tuner | TV tuner |
Yes (optional integrated) | Yes (optional integrated) | Yes (optional integrated ) |