The Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook with Full HD display option takes on a massive 1920 x 1080 resolution across its 13-inch display, this containing almost twice the amount of pixels compared to what Dell calls a “typical 720p display”. The image you’re seeing below comes from Dell and shows the XPS 13 in both of its non-developer editions. It’s made clear instantly how much more you’re going to be able to see in the same physical display size – hot stuff!

Also note above that yes, the physical machine sizes are the same, it’s no optical illusion. The amount of pixels inside the display allows for more to be shown from a standard app like Excel from Office 2013 (see our review of Office 365 for more info on that iteration of Excel). Dell also lets it be known that this version of the Dell XPS 13 offers a 72% color gamut vs the 45% color gamut on the “standard” panel.

Viewing angles have been bumped to 178 degrees up from 80 degrees on the standard panel – and it’s worth noting that each of these measures comes from Dell comparing the standard and the Full HD panels on the Dell XPS in a general way. They’re all just a little bit subjective when it comes down to it since it’s really up to your own eyes to decide how much more excellent one panel is compared to its predecessor. The display has also been amped up to 350 nits in its Full HD iteration, this “up to 75% brighter than a typical 200-nit display.”

Dell notes in their press materials for the Full HD XPS 13 that the unit is “often judged against the MacBook Pro 13, but in terms of size and weight, the MacBook Air 13 is a more realistic comparison.” The folks at Dell note that the XPS 13 is smaller than the MacBook Air 13 “as it fits a 13-inch screen into something barely bigger than an 11-inch footprint.” This machine is getting ready to be unleashed upon the public this Spring, aka “in the next few weeks” – stay tuned for more details, pricing, and hands-on action.

Bonus! This device is also offered from Dell starting at $1,449 USD working with Ubuntu – fun stuff for all!

Hardware

The Dell XPS One 27 is a machine that comes in several different iterations – and you may have seen it in the past without an articulating stand or a touchscreen. This version is the newest and, of course, greatest of the pack with a relatively massive 19.32 x 26.14 inch chassis with depth ranging from 1.25 inches to 2.82 inches. This beast has been called competition for the newest iMac, but as you’ll see in our iMac 27-inch (2012) review, aside from the “all-in-one” name, these computers are altogether different, essentially top to bottom.

This XPS monster weighs in at 35.16 pounds as you’ll see plainly in the hands-on video above. The neck is made to make the computer’s bulk feel light, and indeed it does – we’re able to easily tilt the display back and forth with one hand, no problem. Moving the display up and down will require a couple of hands to manage, but again you’ll have no trouble – it’s picking the whole machine up and moving it from table to table that’ll give you a back-ache, but since you’re only going to have this bulk in one place the whole time you own it, that shouldn’t be a problem.

The front of this machine has about an inch of bezel surrounding the display, a bit more than that at the bottom with an additional bit of casing under the glass that brings you down another inch. The display glass sits out and above the casing rather than being flush with it, this giving you the impression that it goes from left to right to top almost magically – not an easy feat and certainly appreciated in the final aesthetic. The back of the machine is a simple gray on the back, all hard plastic casing with the largest collection of ports sitting below the neck.

This set of ports includes four USB 3.0, HDMI out, HDMI in, SPDIF 1 (7.1 ch), and ethernet. On the right side of the machine you’ve got a disk drive for 12.7mm action, DVD+/-RW and BluRay Combo for your pleasure, HDD LED light, and a power button. On the other side you’ve got an 8 in 1 media card reader with support for SDXC (SD3.0), Secure Digital (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Hi Speed SD, Hi Capacity SD, Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO, and xD Picture Cards alike. Also on the left side you’ve got two more USB 3.0 ports that are Sleep Charge Capable – how about that?

Up on the front you’ve also got a set of four relatively hidden buttons that are capacitive and only appear when you tap them. The first two buttons increase and decrease the brightness of your display, the third controls the input of your display (if you’re using your HDMI-in, for example), and the last button will eject a disk from your disk drive, no questions asked. Each of these buttons is marked with an LED light that, again, only appears when you tap it.

The front-facing camera on this machine offers you the ability to speak with Skype (or whatever other video chat apps you like), extremely easy to use and decent at least for video chat in general. While you wont be recording any Hollywood-quality videos with this camera, it’s certainly nice to have as a given. It’s also relatively hidden from view if you don’t plan on using it all – no unrelenting design cues here!

Software and Performance

The machine we’ve got here works with Intel HD Integrated Graphics and NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 2GB GDDR5, so you know good and well you’ll be packing high graphics power from top to bottom. While we’ve been drawn immediately and continuously to playing HD video as this machine cannot be denied as a great motion picture player, gaming is certainly a reality here right out of the box. You may want to pick up a few gaming-centric peripherals if you do want to go that route as wired may feel slightly more perfectly accurate than Bluetooth for mouse and keyboard action, the power under this hood is good to go.

Have a peek first at the system components included in this particular build, then see below the results of our standard benchmark test in Geekbench. Feel free to compare this score with past reviews of similar systems, keeping in mind that each system is indeed unique and benchmarks, no matter how accurate, show numbers, not your overall positive or negative experience.

Windows 8 is running as smoothly and as beautifully as we’ve ever seen it here on the Dell XPS One 27, making its case for what’s easily one of the most high-quality presentations of the operating system to date. Windows 8 is coming in to its own with more official full-screen and touch-optimized apps every day (see: Office 365 for example) and you’re sure to find yourself lost in exploration with this machine if not ready for full-on entertainment action from day one. Video looks great out of the box, graphics and settings can be optimized instantly with NVIDIA’s newest iteration of the GeForce Experience (still in Beta at the moment, but working great), and touchscreen action has never felt more natural.

Wrap-up

This machine will be costing you right around $1300 USD, and for that price you’re getting one beast of a computer. The Dell XPS One 27 with multi-touch display is easily one of the most solidly put together total packages running Windows 8 today, and makes us feel right at home with the touchscreen user interface immediately on startup. Dell has created a computer that makes us confident that touchscreen interfaces are indeed the future of home computing, especially in the entertainment realm – grab it now!

This update from Dell has you not just able to pre-order the new machines, but the Windows 8 operating system on a set of other compatible Dell machines on the market right this minute as well. Of course no matter what you pick up, Windows 8 won’t be getting to your door before October 26th – after that though, it’ll be a free-for-all. Over at Dell.com they’ve got your whole Windows 8 collection, everything you could possibly want, up for pre-order and regular order right now.

Dell’s XPS 12 is a strange, flippy beast – have a peek at our hands-on from August of this year to see how it looked when Dell first brought it out for sunlight. It’s got a flip hinge to it so you can use it as a normal laptop or can twist it around and push it down for a massive tablet, too. With a full HD display at 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and full touch capacity you’ll have a hard time saying no – this attached to a price of $1,199 USD on pre-order from today.

A couple of Dell All-in-one machines are also up for order this morning, the XPS One 27 and the Inspiron One 23. With the XPS One 27 you’ll get a massive quad HD (2560 x 1440) display – the same as it’s had in the past – but this time with touch capabilities so you can make full use of Windows 8 and its full touch user interface. This update also has an articulating stand that’s able to tilt the display to a 60 degree angle – flexibility indeed! This device rings in at $1,599.99 USD. Have a peek at our XPS One 27 hands-on right this minute to see the layback.

The Inspiron One 23 brings on a lovely full HD (1920 x 1080) display and a single-cord setup to match its full touch-sensitive interface with Windows 8, all of it running on Intel’s 3rd Generation Core chipset, with several iterations available for pre-order. This model will run you $779.99 USD for starters.

Also of note is an updated version of the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook, a device that’s now got Ivy Bridge with full Intel HD 4000 integrated graphics – this update comes in at $999 USD and is up in the Dell store right this minute as well. Have a peek at our original Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook review to see what this device is all about.

In the UK, meanwhile, the XPS 12 convertible running Windows 8 will be starting at £999, the XPS One 27 with touch at £1,779, and the Inspiron One 23 AIO with touch at £879.

There are three new products from Dell for you to take a look at today. The first is the refresh of the Dell XPS One 27, an all-in-one PC that has been given a touchscreen and support for Windows 8. It also comes packing a sexy resolution, running at Quad HD 2560 x 1440 and being able to boast 3.7 million pixels. We were able to spend some time with that 27-inch screen, and you can see what we thought of it in our hands-on with the Dell XPS One 27.

Next up we have the Dell XPS Duo 12 ultrabook. This announcement is significant not only because it’s seemingly reviving the Inspiron Duo, but also because the XPS Duo 12 comes with a swiveling touchscreen, putting an interesting spin on the tablet/notebook hybrid. Dell kept the XPS Duo 12 behind glass after making its announcement, but we were still able to get some eyes-on time with the convertible ultrabook and have a look its full HD screen.

Finally, we come to the Dell XPS 10 tablet. The 10-inch slimline tablet is rocking Windows RT and comes with a removable keyboard dock. That’s all well and good, but what really surprised us were Dell’s claims about the battery. This bad boy can apparently run for 20 hours on a single charge, so if you need a tablet that has a long lasting battery, this sounds like the one for you. Just like the Duo 12, we have an eyes-on with the XPS 10, giving you an up-close look at the tablet. As an added bonus, we also found out that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 processor line will be powering this new tablet, so that’s something to get excited about.

That about does it for our Dell wrap-up, but keep it right here at SlashGear for more news straight from the floor of IFA 2012!

So let’s say you’re orientated more towards web development, there will be a specific profile designed for that task, among others (like Android app development). On top of the profiles, Dell say that they’re working directly with Canonical, the commercial side of Ubuntu, in order to provide proper drivers for the build.

Will developers be getting some free Ultrabooks as a result? It’s not entirely clear, although Dell say they’re handing out the XPS 13 to “key influencers.” It looks to be a small project right now, with Dell saying they’ll target a more “heavyweight” developers laptop if the project is successful. In the meantime, if you want more information on the project, check out the video below and mosey on over to Barton’s blog.

[via Ultrabook News]

Starting with the XPS 8500 Desktop, you’ve got a setup made for creatives of all types. This computer offers a user experience made for creative professionals contained within a lovely compact casing. This lineup includes i5 and i7 processor options, graphics options from NVIDIA and AMD, with USB 3.0 for high-speed data transfer, storage and memory options sitting at up to 3TB 7200RPM for hard drives and options for up to 16GB 1600MHz memory. This beast of a lineup also has mSATA solid-state drive options as well, and will start at MSRP $749.

Vostro 470 Desktops in this newest release are made specifically for the business world. Here with this mini-tower solution you’ll find business-level power at an inexpensive price point. This lineup has options for both the i5 and i7 processors, each of them with Intel Smart Response technology, USB 3.0 for data transfer speed, up to 2TB of internal storage, and 12GB of memory capacity. This solution will start at MSRP $549.

Inspiron 14R and 15R Special Edition Laptops are popping up in this set for what Dell calls “Immersive Entertainment.” It’s time to get busy with family-oriented abilities including i5 and i7 processor options, optional high-resolution displays, and backlit keyboards. This lineup also works with mSATA SSD devices with Intel Rapid State and Smart Response technology. You can purchase these laptops as well as the towers above at Dell.com starting immediately if not soon!

Hardware

Equal parts style and substance, Dell has crammed a commendable amount of technology and no small bit of innovation into its chassis. As the owner of several Dell laptops and desktops in the past, I can say with some authority that the XPS 13 is the most stylish machine they’ve ever produced, with the possible exception of the original (and admittedly flawed) Adamo. Between the premium construction, tiny screen bezel, soft-touch control deck and carbon fiber bottom, it is the definition of “a looker”. If you’re a fan of Dell and want a laptop that’ll turn heads, this is it.

The screen is a mere 1366×768, which is standard for a 13-inch laptop, but still somewhat lacking when you consider that the 13” Macbook Air comes with 1440×900 and the Asus UX33 has a roomy 1600×900. That being said, it’s very bright and clear, if a little more glossy than I prefer. The absolutely tiny bezel helps keep the 13-inch laptop small, and the Gorilla Glass makes for solid and reassuring panel.

The backlit keyboard and trackpad make for something of a dichotomy. While the soft-touch plastic and gently curved keys make typing a comfortable experience, surprisingly long travel make it something of an inaccurate one: I often found I had to apply considerably more pressure than I was used to in order to register a keystroke. Dell’s usually solid touchpads aren’t helped by an Apple-inspired clicking pad with defined left and right mouse “zones”. I would have much preferred a more traditional combination of a static pad and physical buttons. That said, I was able to get used to both quirks eventually.

Inputs and outputs are somewhat limited. Just two USB ports (one a USB 3.0) flank the machine, with a DisplayPort and a combined headphone/microphone jack keeping them company. An SD card slot is felt in its absence. An activity indicator light is cleverly tucked beneath the touchpad, and flipping the unit over reveals a stylish tab that conceals the FCC and Windows 7 legalese and keeps the carbon fiber frame looking good.

Inside you get a Core i5 or i7 ULV processor, 4GB of RAM and either 128 or 256GB of SSD storage. Our test unit came with the more expensive i7 and 256GB combo, raising the base price of $999 to $1499. Intel integrated graphics are the only choice for a GPU. The standard compliment of other bells and whistles are included, including WiFi, Bluetooth and a 1.3MP webcam round out the package.Two things that make the XPS 13 stand out are its weight and noise.

The former is among the best in class at just under three pounds, no doubt thanks to the carbon fiber bottom. The latter is a consideration for those who want silent running – it isn’t here. The large vent on the bottom of the computer whines at regular intervals.

Software

There isn’t much to say about Windows 7 Home Premium that hasn’t been already, but I note that Dell has included the 64-bit version despite the 4GB of memory being user inaccessible. The combination of a Core processor, plenty of RAM and Windows is well-established, and those craving speed and flexibility will not be disappointed even with the basic configuration.

The temptation for to include trialware and other pack-ins is strong for any manufacturer, and unfortunately Dell has yielded at least somewhat. The standard Office trials and Bing bar make their presence known from Microsoft, as do the usual suspects from Adobe, Skype and McAffee. It must be said that Dell’s collection of custom software is more intrusive than most, with backup prompts and other minutia cluttering the experience at times.

All that said, the experience in Windows is pretty standard, and anyone even mildly familiar will be able to get it running to their liking in no time flat. I continue to lament the lack of clean Windows install discs available from manufacturers these days, but Dell is no worse than its contemporaries in that regard. There are no extras present that an experienced user can’t deal with or ignore.

Performance

If you want a screaming gaming machine, you’re unfortunately out of luck when it comes to ultrabooks. But as far as raw processing power, the XPS is hard to beat, at least with the i7 option. It reaches into full-sized laptop territory when compared with othe rrecent models, and the only ultrabook we’ve found that can beat it is the Lenovo Ideapad U400.

All that power means you should have no trouble with basic tasks, and more advanced fare like media editing, 1080p video or even light gaming (World of Warcraft, Team Fortress 2 and the like) shouldn’t present a challenge. However, with just 4GB of RAM (and no upgrade options at the moment) you may not be able to do all of this at the same time.

Battery Life

As far as longevity goes, the Dell XPS 13 Ultraportable is better than some, but not as good as others. After running the machine to its limit on half brightness and pretty regular use of Chrome for WiFi web browsing, it got between 5:45 and 6:14 of life in three separate tests. While not great (and certainly not as great as Intel would like) it’s at least enough for a coffee shop excursion or most continental plane flights. Better longevity can be expected from the i5 version, and of course excessive use of video or games will drastically cut it.

Ultrabooks in general have disappointed when it comes to battery life. The notable exception is the HP Folio 13, which also notably isn’t anywhere near as stylish or slim as the XPS 13. Of course the enclosed and carbon fiber-clad design means that the battery is non-removable, and the triple-pronged wall adapter, while small, may cause some headaches when looking for a recharge. Notably, an exterior battery charge indicator on the right side can be activated without turning on the computer.

Wrap-up

At a starting price of just under a grand, the XPS 13 is just below competitors from Apple Samsung and Asus, but more than HP and Acer – in other words, exactly where you’d expect it to be. If you want to spend less, there are plenty of options out there, and if you want to spend more you can get a faster processor or denser SSD drive. You’re definitely paying for style here, especially after the upgrades.

Even so, I don’t feel that it’s a bad deal at all – the premium construction, slim design and impressive screen make for a compelling package. There are cheaper alternatives, certainly, but none with this much portability or style without sacrificing screen size.

Those looking for a long-haul machine or a machine for pounding out a thousand words at a time should look elsewhere. The Dell performs admirably in just about all areas, but doesn’t really excel in any. If style, processing power and portability are among your top considerations in a Windows laptop, the Dell XPS 13 Ultraportable should be in your short list.

The Dell XPS 13 manages to cram a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 display along with a full-sized backlit keyboard into a 12-inch form factor. The base model features a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-2467M processor, Intel HD 3000 graphics, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of SSD storage. It’s also available in two other configurations, one at $1,299 for an upgraded 256GB SSD storage, and another at $1,499 for the upgraded storage plus a higher performance Intel Core i7 processor.

Other details about the Dell XPS 13 include an embedded 1.3-megapixel webcam, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort, headphone jack, and a 6-cell battery. It also measure just 0.71 inches thick and weighs 2.9lbs. For a more extensive look at the Dell XPS 13, make sure to check out our early hands-on for now until we do our full review of the unit.

The ultrabook is available for order now with free standard shipping. According to Laptop Reviews, you can get $70 off the base price using a Dell EPP discount with this link. Additionally, you can add a $50 discount coupon code: B94N1GC3$6FMM?

[via LaptopReviews]

In case you missed the details on the Dell XPS 13, it’s expected to fit a 13.3-inch display with a full-sized backlit keyboard into a 12-inch form factor, running either a Core i5 2467M or a i7 2637M dual-core processor with Intel HD 3000 graphics. It’ll have 4GB RAM with either 128GB or 256GB SSDs. All this fits into a tiny 18mm-thin package weighing 2.99 pounds and offering up to 8 hours or battery life.

Instead of aluminum, the Dell XPS 13 will use carbon fiber for better heat dissipation, durability, and lighter weight. Other features to expect include a 1.3-megapixel webcam, dual-array digital mic, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, mini DisplayPort, and a headset jack. The ultrabook was given a February launch time frame, although a specific date and pricing have yet to be confirmed. For more details, make sure to check out our hands-on with the XPS 13.

Update: The Dell XPS 13 is expected to ship next week in North America with a starting price of $999 for the Core i5 configuration. Availability in other parts of the world will begin later in March.

[via Engadget]

The Asetek liquid cooling system provides for a more even cooling of the processor and makes overclocking a much more versatile possibility for users that really want to get the most out of their systems.

This cooling option also reduces the noise, as there’s no loud fan noise to contend with. Since both of these computers include the Intel Core 2 Extreme and are unlocked, making speed boosts much easier, having a stronger cooling option just makes sense. To add the Asetek liquid cooling option, it will cost you nearly $120 extra on top of the $899 and $1,099 priced XPS 625 and XPS 630 gaming towers. The new option will be available by the end of the month.

Other specs include a slot-load optical drive, integrated webcam and microphone, and a multiformat memory card reader.  A previous leak suggests that the notebook is based on Intel’s Centrino 2 platform, with Hybrid SLI support, Blu-ray drive, edge-to-edge glass display with optional LED backlighting and both WiMAX and UWB support.

Details – though no photos – of another upcoming Dell notebook have leaked, this time the company’s answer to the MacBook Air.  Codenamed Adamo, it was originally expected to launch this month but has been delayed until February 2009, when Dell are hoping to market it as the “world’s thinnest laptop”.  With a similar – though different – color scheme and design to the Studio XPS 13, no word on pricing but expect it to command a premium.

“XPS gaming systems will remain an important part of our gaming product portfolio. We don’t plan an early phase-out of these systems as the WSJ incorrectly stated, and in fact will continue to refresh them to keep them on the front edge of gaming” said Camden.

Dell also plans to invest more resources into Alienware product development to make it premier gaming brand.

[via Dell blog]

Then they added some little features that make a big difference including adopting the touch sensitive LED backlit keys of some of the XPS systems. The notebooks are now noticeable thinner and lighter and have some other features that road warriors are likely to appreciate, but they still maintain the same low price and they come crap-ware free.

The 1310 is a 13.3” notebook that you can get with up to a Core 2 Duo chip or as low as a Celeron processor, base price is $749. The 1510 and 1710 are 15.4 and 17 inch notebooks respectively and cover the same choices in processor as the 1310, the differences being that they are larger laptops with the 17-inch model aimed at users seeking a desktop replacement solution, the 1510 has a base price of $599 with no base price for the 17-inch model given. The 1310 and 1510 are available today throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa; North American and South American markets will get these two notebooks come May 1st with Asia getting them on May 5th, later in May the 1710 will launch globally.

[via notebook review]

You can get up to 1TB of HDD storage, an optional Blu-Ray Drive and AGEIA PhysX card. There are 6 USB 2.0 ports, a 19-in-one card reader, gigabit Ethernet, FireWire, audio in and out, and a pair of PS/2 ports.

Technically it’s a pre-fab system, but it has the Enthusiast System Architecture built in like non-pre-fab systems. Base price is $1249 and goes up quickly from there.

[via Engadget]

There is also a 2MP camera built in, and the option to upgrade the graphics to an nVidia GeForce 8400M 128MB dedicated graphics card. You can also get 30 days of Ubuntu support for newcomers to the Linux scene, 1 year of basic Ubuntu support, or 1 year of standard support.

The notebook without the optional graphics upgrade is 848 Euros, and the support options, in the order I listed them, are 60, 55, and 90 Euros additional. In case you don’t already know, Ubuntu is the most popular distribution of Linux and is probably also the closest to resembling Windows XP, and version 7.10, also known as Gutsy Gibbon, is the newest release of the OS.

[via laptoping]

According to CNET, the problem only exists in Dell’s laptops that use brushed-aluminum finish, which includes XPS M1330 and M1530. The cause of the problem could be its power adapter that isn’t grounded properly due to its two-pin connection.

Dell has not acknowledge the problem, however it is wiling to replace all affected two-pin power adapter with three-pin power adapter.

[via crave]

Inside, they start buy going ahead and installing both versions of WoW, the original World of Warcraft and The Burning Crusade as well as all major client patches, and as time goes on, as long as they are still selling this laptop, they’ll continue to test and pre-install the latest patches. They also load up the system with customized WoW screensavers and backgrounds.

You can get the laptop in your choice of Horde or Alliance, which one you choose determines what the lid of your laptop looks like, as well as what backgrounds and screensavers your system comes pre-loaded with. With your system you also get a Quest Envelope, a WoW backpack full of stuff, and then your computer, obviously.

The Quest Envelope comes separate from the system via certified overnight mail and contains some interesting things including a Golden Ticket, the Blizzard Beta Club Card, and the Collector’s Edition Account Upgrade Certificate. The Golden Ticket nets you a real life figurine of your character with weapons and armor of your choice, this is done by FingerPrints, and they pull your characters data off the server to make your figurine. The Blizzard Beta Club Card gets you into the next 5 betas including the Wrath of the Lich King. The Collector’s Edition Account Upgrade is right now only good for a special pet in the game.

Now for the Backpack, it has the WoW BattleChest which has full, retail versions of WoW and the Burning Crusade as well as WarCraft III and the Frozen Throne expansion for it as well as the strategy guide for both. It also has the WoW soundtrack, a making of WoW behind the scenes DVD, the Heroes of Azeroth and Through the Dark Portal starter decks for the WoW trading card game, the BradyGames WoW strategy guide, the Burning Crusade Strategy guide, the Rise of the Horde book, and the Tides of Darkness book.

Now then for the notebook, you get an XPS M1730 customized for WoW, it has a 17” HD LCD, illuminated speaker grills and faction honor badges, a backlit keyboard, an integrated Logitech GamePanel LCD stats tracker, nVidia SLI with an AGEIA PhysX mobile card setup (that’s better than any pre-configured desktop I’ve ever seen), and the rest is the standard XPS M1730 notebook configuration. If you want it, it will cost you a cool $4500 with the base configuration, which if I do say so myself, is far from basic, me want. And finally, “FOR THE HORDE!!!”

World of Warcraft Notebook: Horde or Alliance-Which One Are You [via Engadget]

It offers up dual core processors from Intel, a card reader, a slim remote that stows away in the ExpressCard slot, HD display choices to get the most out of your media, a 2MP web cam, a fingerprint scanner, and low-pro optical drives featuring either Blu-Ray or a DVD-burner. You get your choice of 3 colors, Crimson Red, Tuxedo Black, or Alpine White too.

Specs wise your processor choices range from a Core 2 Duo T5250 processor at 1.5GHz all the way up to a Core 2 Duo T7800 at 2.6GHz, up to 4 gig of DDR2, your choice of a 5400 RPM 250GB HDD or a speedy 7200RPM 200GB HDD. You can even get WWAN connections from your choice of Sprint or Verizon, and that’s pretty much the bulk of what this notebook has to offer.

XPS M1530 [via Dell]

Not a bad computer all in, its just too bad Dell doesn’t have a brain of their own and they have to not only leech PC designs from other companies (Apple, Gateway), but they also have to go so far as to steal the name too (Gateway ONE). God, I hope to god that Gateway sues their asses off.

What’s next is Dell going to come out with a really high end XPS system and call it the Blackbird? Normally, I have no beef with Dell, they make some very nice PC’s and they made a smart purchase buying Alienware, but this is too damn far, sure, Dell’s iteration of the ONE is more attractive depending on what you like as far as design goes, but they should have given it a different name, they are a big ass corporation and you expect me to believe they couldn’t have come up with another equally catchy name for a PC that has the exact same form-factor as one of their competitors, and now the same name too?

Dell’s XPS ONE Now For Sale [via HardOCP]

Picture credit to Gizmodo

I really can’t say much more than that, I could supposition on the stats, although an optional TV tuner, Core 2 Duo processor and 300GB HDD are all already semi-official. It looks like at least a 20” screen, I am guessing larger though.

Poor Apple, its happening all over again, they are fighting their way back to the top, and then when they get there, someone will come along and do a better job of copying their products, and slowly they’ll be shoved back down to the bottom of the barrel again. The only question is, will is be their iPhone, iPod, iMac, or MacBook lines that everyone is trying to copy that brings them down? It really is quite sad watching everyone else in all the relative industries aiming to be more like a company most people hadn’t even heard of a few short years ago.

Leaked Photos – Dell XPS One A2010 all in one PC [via Gadgettastic]

The XPS M1530 laptop is basically the 15-inch version of the XPS M1330. According to the leaked specs, it will features 15.4-inch display up to 1680 x 1050 resolution (LED based will be up to 1440 x 900), Core 2 Duo processor ranging from 1.5Ghz up to 2.6Ghz.

It will use the Crestline GM/PM 965 chipset that support up to 4GB of 667Mhz DDR2 RAM. As for GPU, the new XPS M1530 will use GeForce 8400M or 8600M GS. Another notable feature including Slot-loading Blu-Ray, HDMI port, and 2megapixel cameras for CCFL based screen (300k for LED). It is rumored to be release on November 7th this year.

Dell XPS M1530: movin’ on up [via engadget]

This laptop can be configured with a 2.8GHz Core 2 Extreme, 2GB of DDR2, up to 400GB of HDD space, a Blu-Ray drive, and a 512MB nVidia GeForce 8700M GT graphics card. There is 802.11 in a, g, and n flavors as well as optional HSDPA and EV-DO rev. A.

It comes automatically configured with Vista Ultimate as well. The price is between three and four and a half thousand dollars. You can get pretty close to the same thing from Apple, it has about half the HDD storage, no optional WWAN, and only an 8600M GT but it also only costs about $3700 maxed out. So you could take the $800 you’d save on what in my opinion is at the very least a far better looking PC and buy an external HDD to make up for the lack of storage, and an ExpressCard WWAN adapter to make up for that, and still have enough left over to buy a next gen consoler, or whatever else your heart desires.

Dell XPS M1730 Appears On Site [CrunchGear]