The Dell XPS M1210
The Dell XPS M1210 is a 12.1" screen portable notebook that includes the Intel Core Duo processor and an optional nVidia 7400 graphics card. The M1210 also offers the option of an integrated rotating web camera. Dual headphones, optional EVDO and front located media buttons make this an excellent portable media notebook experience. The next generation of ultramobile notebooks is here. Dell unveiled the new Dell XPS M1210 notebook designed for the mobile professional, with a host of features and blistering performance. Made of highly durable magnesium alloy frame, the XPS M1210 is RoadReady.
It's a bit larger than its predecessor (the Dell Inspiron 710m), but the Dell XPS M1210, measuring 11.7 inches wide, 8.7 inches deep (9.4 inches deep with the extended battery), and 1.4 inches thick, is slightly smaller and thicker than the Lenovo 3000 V100. Weighing an even 5 pounds with the nine-cell battery, the XPS M1210 lands squarely in the middle of the thin-and-light category; the laptop's base configuration with a six-cell battery weighs a slightly more portable 4.4 pounds. With its bulky two-prong AC adapter, our XPS M1210 test unit's total travel weight comes in at 5.8 pounds, making it light enough to carry for semifrequent travel.
Our XPS M1210 review unit cost $2,687 for a mix of high-end components: a 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo processor; 1GB of fast 667MHz RAM; a blazing, 7,200rpm hard drive with 100GB capacity; and an Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 graphics card with 256MB of dedicated memory. The M1210 earned a very high score on performance benchmarks, making it exceptionally well suited for intense multitasking and even graphics-intensive tasks while on the move. The M1210's 4-hour, 24-minute battery life was above average for a laptop in its weight class.
The Dell XPS M1210 is will start at 4.37lbs in weight and features a durable magnesium alloy frame and a 12.1-inch widescreen display. Customers can configure the XPS M1210 with a communications-friendly audio-visual package that includes an integrated webcam, Skype Internet communication software and video chat software, noise-isolation ear buds and optional embedded mobile broadband.
In addition to the launch of the two new laptops, Dell has announced that it has teamed up with Skype to include Skype software with new models. The news comes on the back of an announcement from Dell and Google last week stating the company would begin bundling Google's software applications on all its PCs.
“Dell customers will be able to experience the benefits of Skype, optimized for their computing environment. This gives Dell customers a simple way to use the Internet to talk to their friends and family from home, in the office or on-the-go”, said Don Albert, Director of Business Development, Skype North America.
Specs for Dell XPS M1210
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| Screen Size | 12.1 inches |
| Processor Type | 2.16GHz Intel Core Duo T2600 |
| Processor Speed | 2.16-GHz |
| Bus Speed | 667 Mhz |
| Hard Drive Capacity | Hitachi HTS7210G9SA00 100GB 7,200rpm |
| Installed Memory | 1GB DDR2 SDRAM PC4300 533MHz (2 GB max) |
| RAM Type | DDR2 SDRAM |
| Resolution | 1,280x800 native resolution |
| Video Card Type | Nvidia GeForce Go 7400 256MB |
| Primary Optical Drive | 8X DVD+R/8X DVD-R write speed |
| Bundled Os | Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2 |
| Weight | 4.5 pounds |
| Motherboard Chipset | - |
| Networking Connection | Intel Pro/Wireless 3945 WiFi 802.11 a/b/g, |
| Average Battery Life | 4 hours (6-cell battery ) 6 (9-cell battery) |
| Price | About $1200 - $1.400 |
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