Reviews of the Dell XPS M1530
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CNET Review
The Good: Thin, sexy design; strong performance; includes media remote control and HDMI output.
The Bad: Not as revolutionary as the previous 13-inch version; fewer configuration options than Dell's Inspiron line.
The Bottom Line: Dell's turn toward a "design-first" philosophy continues to pay off with the XPS M1530, easily the best-looking 15-inch laptop in recent memory.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 81/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 91200 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: The XPS M1530 may not be as small and portable as the ultra-slim M1330, but for those who need something a little larger, this a highly appealing and desirable laptop
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pcpro.co.uk
Review Summary: A superb laptop, combining excellent ergonomics and slick looks with a good dollop of power.
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: DYCWHN1_7
General
- System Type Notebook
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Embedded Security Fingerprint reader
- Width 14.1 in
- Depth 10.4 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 5.7 lbs
- Color Tuxedo black
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel ® Core™ 2 Duo T5850 / 2.16 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 800 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel PM965 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 6 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 4 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 ?F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
- Shock Tolerance 110 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
- Vibration Tolerance 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating)
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW - Integrated
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 15.4 TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 8400M PCI Express x16
- Video Memory 128 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio codec STAC9228
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel
Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type None
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1395
- Data link protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54, 2 Memory
- Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 7 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Display / video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 56 Wh
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Technical support - Phone consulting - 1 year - availability: 24 hours a day / Monday-Sunday, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - On-site
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
- Software McAfee SecurityCenter (15 months subscription), Drivers & Utilities
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 7.3
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 129 / 202
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