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Posts about the Dell SX13-163B

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Reviews of the Dell SX13-163B

  • 7.1

    CNET Review

    March 20, 2009

    The Good: Upscale design with leather trim, backlit keyboard, and edge-to-edge screen glass.

    The Bad: Bulky for a 13-inch laptop; weak battery life.

    The Bottom Line: Dell's SX13-163B (a retail version of the upscale 13-inch Studio XPS model) offers a solid set of components, but looks and feels clunky compared with other 13-inch laptops.

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  • 9.5

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 166610 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 95/100 = Excellent.

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  • No Rating

    geek.com

    By Sal Cangeloso | August 12, 2009

    Review Summary: Dell's Studio XPS 13 is a stylish 13.3-inch notebook that is aimed at the higher-end of the consumer notebook space. The Studio series brings style and improved materials to Dell's consumer notebook division, marking a clear distinction between it and ...

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  • 6.0

    electricpig.co.uk

    By James Holland | June 11, 2009

    Review Summary: Let down by a couple of flaws, the Dell Studio XPS 13 still looks lovely in leather, and is great for gamers.

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  • No Rating

    dailydigitals.com

    Review Summary: Dell announce their laptop Studio XPS13 offer with Linux Ubuntu OS as optional. As you know XPS13 previously integrated with Windows Vista OS. The notebook

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Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.

Part number: SX13-163B

General

  • Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width 12.6 in
  • Depth 9.3 in
  • Height 1.3 in
  • Weight 4.9 lbs
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Screen type Widescreen
  • Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11 n (draft), IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

Processor

  • Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor Yes
  • Data bus speed 1066 MHz

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 3 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 4 GB / 8 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC3-8500
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 204-pin

Environmental Parameters

  • Environmental standards EPEAT gold, EPEAT Gold

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type Serial ATA

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 7200 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type DVD±RW

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Card Reader

  • Card reader type 8 in 1 card reader
  • Supported flash memory cards SDIO, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick Pro, SDHC Memory Card

Display

  • Display Type 13.3 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
  • Widescreen Display Yes

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 9400M

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
  • Audio Input Microphone

Notebook Camera

  • Camera Type Integrated
  • Sensor Resolution 2 Megapixel

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad

Telecom

  • Modem None

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1515
  • Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory - SO DIMM 204-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
  • Interfaces 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Video - HDMI - 19 pin HDMI Type A, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 2 x Audio - Line-out - Mini-phone 3.5 mm

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

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Software Adobe Reader 9, Drivers & Utilities, Microsoft Works 9.0, Roxio Creator DE 10, Trend Micro PC-Cillin Internet Security (15 months)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

Sustainability

  • EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
  • Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

Product Photos

  • OVR
  • KEYBOARD
  • LAP
  • BAG

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