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Dell release MBP clone! (yawn)

PracticalMac

PracticalMac

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Dell XPS 14z.

  • Thin laptop PC (0.9”/23mm) with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium; anodized aluminum and magnesium alloy palmrest in dark gray
  • 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Dual Core processor choices
  • Standard HD (720p) WLED with TrueLife and edge-to-edge glass (1366x768)
  • Fast NVIDIA graphics option including NVIDIA Optimus technology: NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M with 1GB graphics memory[iii]
  • 6GB dual channel DDR3 up to 8GB DDR3 1333Mhz memory options[iv]
  • Fast 7200RPM hard disk storage, from 500GB up to 750GB; 256GB SSD drive option[v]
  • Built-in Slot load DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD)
  • Backlit, spill-resistant Chiclet keyboard
  • Built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity[vi]
  • Intel Wireless Display-ready
  • Up to 6 hours, 42 minutes of battery life with 8-cell battery[viii]
  • USB 3.0 (1), USB 2.0 (1), HDMI 1.4 (1), RJ-45 (1), Mini Display-Port and microphone/audio connectors
  • Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam with dual array digital microphones and stereo speakers
  • Dimensions: Height: 0.9” (23mm) / Width: 13.19” (335mm) / Depth 9.21” (234mm); Weight: starting at 4.36lbs (1.98 kg)

Took how many years to make a truly portable PC laptop? :p

Looks to be descent specs, priced from $999 , hopeful (but not expecting) Apple would counter that price point, perhaps the low end 13" (with lesser specs and Intel graphics, practically a MB) for $999, or even $1099?
 
Dell joining the ultrabook race!!

I have to say that the aesthetics actually looks pretty good, but I still wouldn't buy a Dell.
 
Ew ew and eww.

It might be "trying" to copy the MBP, but its not coming close. That thing is ugly.

And yes, it's still a PC ;)
 
The panel is crap. If I'd get a dell, it would be a 15z or xps 15 with the decent 1080p panels.
 
if its anything like the last gen xps a besides the top case/palm rest area I'm willing to bet most of it is a plastic material that looks like aluminum.
 
My last laptop was a Dell Inspiron 1525 (bought in 2007) and it was a very reliable machine, but the build quality was poor.

My dad has had his Dell Inspiron 15 (1545) for less than a year and the battery already needs replacing. There are countless reviews on the Dell website claiming poor battery life.
 
dusk007 said:
The panel is crap. If I'd get a dell, it would be a 15z or xps 15 with the decent 1080p panels.
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Otherwise a good laptop but why ruin it with 720p panel? That's what netbook have. If I was about to pay $999 for a laptop, I would expect at least 1600x900 on 14". Just give a BTO option if nothing else.
 
It's shocking to see the level of 'ignorance' in a few of the posts above. Just because the laptop isn't made by Apple and isn't running OSX, it doesn't automatically mean that the product is rubbish.

The specs seem quite decent along with the claimed battery life, but as others have pointed out, this should have a better panel seeing as this is looks to target the more premium end of the laptop range. The 1080p FHD B+RGLED displays on the Dell XPS 15 has one of the best screens on a laptop, it's a shame that this option isn't there on the 14z.
 
2 USB ports?

They're copying Apple alright :p

If you customize the thing and keep it at $999.99 you get:

2nd generation Intel® Core™ I5-2430M processor 2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.00 GHz

Intel® HD Graphics 3000

Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word & Excel w/ ads. No PowerPoint or Outlook (fully functional office for more money of course)

McAfee® SecurityCenter, 30-Day Trial (trial? I could download that on my own)
 
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Bootylicious.
 
Before I got my 2010 MBP, I had a Dell XPS M1730 and while it was quite a machine when I first got it the luster quickly wore off. Damn thing weighed nearly 17 pounds, crewed through a fresh battery in about 1 hour 45 minutes with only running a single browser. And dont even think about running video or playing a game without the power brick tethering you to the nearest wall. TO make a long story short, IF I ever buy another PC, it most certainly will not be a Dell. They just make junk. As I am on my work PC at the moment and it is a Dell, this thing only makes it worse by our hapless IT guys.
 
They're on the right track but missing one vital component... the unibody. It's what keeps macs from "creaking" like most Dell laptops do after a few months because of all the plastic.

My wife uses a Dell. It needs a good dose of WD-40. :D
 
You guys are hilarious, some of you act like you have a stake at Apple.

Dell is just imitating good design, there's nothing wrong with that. It's how everyone moves forward. What's with all the "It's still not a Mac" comments?

They're not trying to make Macs, they're just taking the good parts of Macs (see: design) and trying to improve their own products.

All companies do this. Apple even took a page out of Android's book and implemented a "Swipe down to see your notifications" gesture ... Because it's good design!

Geez, it's funny how defensive some of you are about your purchases. You're beginning to sound like those console fanboys.
 
Apok said:
Before I got my 2010 MBP, I had a Dell XPS M1730 and while it was quite a machine when I first got it the luster quickly wore off. Damn thing weighed nearly 17 pounds, crewed through a fresh battery in about 1 hour 45 minutes with only running a single browser. And dont even think about running video or playing a game without the power brick tethering you to the nearest wall. TO make a long story short, IF I ever buy another PC, it most certainly will not be a Dell. They just make junk. As I am on my work PC at the moment and it is a Dell, this thing only makes it worse by our hapless IT guys.
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So just because your work gave you a bad Dell, all Dell machines are bad right? :D
 
Kentochan said:
Why is Dell marketing it as a 13" body while still having a 14" screen?
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Because its smaller than the typical 14in Laptop.


If it had a 1600x900 display I'd get one. Hardware wise it kicks the 13in Pro's ass.

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PracticalMac said:
Took how many years to make a truly portable PC laptop? :p
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You obviously don't pay attention to the computer market, please stop making yourself seem uneducated.
 
I like how the OP says "yawn" yet he ran to MacRumors to make a post.
This has to be the only Forum I go to where people make threads just to talk down about other brands...
 
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