Dell XPS 15z

Dell launch mainstream notebook – and the harbinger to a fresh design ethos from the company – the XPS 15z. Although it often seems like all the attention is paid to slender ultraportables or super-fast desktop replacements, the 15.6-inch notebook segment is still where the money is. With pricing kicking off at $999 in the US or £899 in the UK, Dell reckons it has something a little different in the XPS 15z.

Dell XPS 15z still packs a slot-loading DVD burner along with HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, eSATA and a pair of USB 3.0 ports. Inside is WiFi a/g/n and optional Bluetooth 3.0. Two displays will be on offer: a standard 1366 x 768 200 nit panel, and an optional 1920 x 1080 Full HD panel running at 300 nit. Inside there’s the expected selection of Intel 2011 series Core i5 and Core i7 processors paired with up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 750GB of 7,200rpm hard-drive, and a choice of NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M 1GB or 2GB graphics with support for Optimus switching.

Dell XPS 15z