Dell launches Inspiron 13z and 14z notebooks

By Shane McGlaun/Aug. 11, 2011 9:56 am EST

Dell has announced the launch today of a pair of new Inspiron notebook models. The new notebooks include the Inspiron 13z and 14z. The two notebooks are aimed at thin and light computing with style. Both of the notebooks use the latest second gen Intel Core i3 and i5 processors with several options for them available both machines have 720p HD resolution screens as well.

Both notebooks run Windows 7 and have onboard graphics processors. The 13z and 14z are both also integrated SRS surround sound HD for better media performance with music and video playback. The machines also have Intel Wireless Display tech inside and HDMI outputs for shooting video to a bigger screen.

The notebooks will come in Diamond Black or Fire Red colors and have chiclet keyboards with integrated HD webcams the 13z screen is 13.3-inches and has 1366 x 768 resolution. It can be fitted with up to 8GB of RAM, 500GB of HDD space or a 128GB SSD. The 14z has a 14-inch screen with the same resolution and up to 8GB of RAM, 750GB of HDD space and has a tray-loading DVD player. The 14z launched today with price starting at $599.99. The 13z is launching in Asia today.