Dell XPS M1330

Dell XPS M1330 designed for those that want power on the go. If you're also fashion conscious and like to standout in a crowd, the looks of the Dell XPS M1330 will help you in that area too. Sleek design coupled with a portable form factor and powerful components come together to make for a compelling notebook.

Dell XPS M1330 specs:

13.3-inch WXGA screen with LED backlight
"Crimson" red paint (also available in "Tuxedo" black or "Pearl" white)
2.0GHz Core 2 Duo T7300 processor, Santa Rosa chipset (up to 2.4GHz available)
2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM (up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM available)
160GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD (32GB SSD drive available)
Slot-loading dual-layer DVD±RW drive
128MB NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS
WWAN option for Verizon
Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n (Intel 4965), Bluetooth option
Integrated VGA web cam
HDMI, VGA, 1394, two USB 2.0 ports, integrated media reader (MS, SD, xD), fingerprint reader
Media Center remote located in Express Card slot
Windows Vista Home Premium
Dimensions 12.5" x 9.4" x 0.87" - 1.33"
Weight starts at 4 pounds with 6-cell battery

Dell XPS M1330 Notebook Computer Dell XPS M1330 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB) 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz Tuxedo Black Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam Size: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive) Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 High Definition Audio 2.0 Integrated 10/100 Network Card

The design of the Dell XPS M1330 really sets it apart. The design is, in a word, striking. The sloping look and stunning lid, available in three different colors, are immediately attention grabbing. The slope is akin to a fast car tear drop look. And while the Dell XPS M1330 isn't designed to go fast in the physical sense, it looks like it could if you just put wheels on it.

Once opened the Dell XPS M1330 provides more eye candy in terms of design. The buttons along the top edge are touch sensitive and light up with a soft glow when pressed. They look very stylish. The LED buttons are a bright blue and also eye-catching in their appearance. The silver colored keyboard and brushed aluminum casing on the inside give a slightly industrial look that would tell you there's some muscle to this machine.

The hinge on the Dell XPS M1330 is quite unique, it's very rounded in its look and rotates to bring the screen about even with the keyboard for a slightly lower overall profile. The LED backlit screen is super thin, which keeps weight down and again contributes to the looks. An integrated web camera sits at the top of the screen, it's well hidden but noticeable.

Overall we have to say that the Dell XPS M1330 is one of the best looking notebooks on the market today.

The Dell XPS M133 is a remarkably capable performer in its price range thanks to the Intel Santa Rosa processor platform and the Nvidia GeForce Go 8400M GS video card with 128MB of dedicated graphics memory. While there are better performing gaming systems on the market in the $1,500 to $2,000 price range with 256MB of dedicated memory, the Dell XPS M133 provides more than enough power for casual gaming ... even with some of the newest games.

Dell XPS M1330 Notebook Computer Dell XPS M1330 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB) 2GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz Tuxedo Black Standard Display with 2.0 Megapixel Webcam Size: 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM) CD/DVD burner (DVD+/-RW Drive) Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 High Definition Audio 2.0 Integrated 10/100 Network Card

The port selection of the Dell XPS M1330 is remarkably good for a notebook of this size. Here's a quick rundown of what you get:

Two USB 2.0 ports (one on the left and one on the right)
IEEE 1394 / FireWire port
VGA monitor out port
HDMI port
Dual headphone / line-out ports
Microphone in port
ExpressCard slot
Ethernet LAN port
SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD card slot reader
Biometric security/finger print reader

As previously mentioned, the Dell XPS M1330 comes with either a VGA web camera (with the LED backlight display) or a two-megapixel web camera with the standard display. Even with the lower resolution VGA camera in our test unit we can safely say the Dell XPS M1330 is a capable performer for teleconference or online gaming. Brightness, color and contrast are all near perfect, and the face tracking feature lets you keep your face front and center during video conferences. If you can manage to keep your face "somewhere" near the front of the computer the camera's face tracking feature will frame your mug nicely.

The 9-cell battery is the way to go if you're doing any traveling, which you likely will be if you decide to purchase this notebook. With the screen set to 3/8 brightness, wireless on, and idling without doing any work the Dell XPS M1330 squeezed out 4 hours and 45 minutes of battery life. If you're watching a DVD on this notebook you'll get somewhere just over 3 hours of battery life with the 9-cell. If you go for the smaller 4-cell battery the run life will be more than cut in half, but you'll have a lighter overall notebook. It's always a tough decision when deciding between a lighter weight battery that costs less and gives you less life or a larger battery that weighs more and costs more. You'll just have to decide which battery better fits your needs. If money is no object, get both batteries and use whichever one suits you best for the occasion!