The multinational Information Technology Company in the United State, Dell has represented the two latest laptops, XPS 15 and XPS 17 at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2011 in Las Vegas. Both of these high-end models are refreshed from their previous editions, XPS 15 and 17 with second-generation Core i-series processors, advanced graphics, 3D capabilities and better display resolution.
Dell XPS 15 and 17 both are modified with new processer, Sandy Bridge or Huron River Core i3, i5 and i7 CPU in addition to dual-core and quad-core configurations. They are also offered with some common features such as 6-cell battery, a Skype HD (720p) certified webcam, 9-in one card reader, USB 3.0 connectivity and JBL speakers and Waves MAXX audio 3. The current processers are faster than the formers as XPS 15 can hold up to 8GB RAM and XPS 17 can insert up to 16GB RAM.
Specifications of XPS 15:
- Processor: 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-2620M CPU
- GPU (Graphic Processing Unit): 2GB RAM NVIDIA GT 540M mobile graphics
- Resolution: 1920X1080 WLED display
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- HDD: 500GB
- Weight: 5.96 pounds with 6-cell battery
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): 1.4
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi and WiMAX
- AC adapter connector and Audio jacks
- Windows 7 OS
- Two USB 3.0 ports and one USB 2.0 port
- It provides option for the HDD, either Up to 750GB or Up to 256GB SSD at 7200rpm
Price: $1,049.99
Specifications of XPS 17:
- Processor: 2.3GHz Core i5-2410M CPU
- GPU (Graphic Processing Unit): 3GB RAM NVIDIA GeForce 555M mobile graphics
- Resolution: 1920X1080 WLED display
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- HDD: 500GB 7,200rpm
- Weight: 7.41 pounds with 6-cell battery
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 3.0
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface): 1.4
- AC adapter connector with 3GB graphics
- Windows 7 OS
- One Mini Display Port, two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports
- It also gives choices among 1280GB9 HDD and 256GB9 SSD at 7200rpm
Price: $899.99
These updated Dell laptops; XPS 15 and XPS 17 are now available in the market. The XPS 17 is the first lappy that incorporate NVIDIA 3DTV play software for 3D Blu-ray playback, gaming and photos in stereoscopic 3D besides updated 2D gaming. The XPS 17 is presently put across the markets of North American, Latin American and Europe whereas XPS 15 is currently obtainable only in the United State but it will be soon launched in the other countries also.
