Dell hits Indian consumer markets with appealing, thinner, lighter Inspiron series laptops. 15-inch version is the thinnest laptop currently available. They will be launching laptop front, seamless 10 switchable lids. These lids are not like computer covers, which make notebooks look bulky. They integrate as laptop front, seamlessly,” says Mahesh Bhalla, executive director and general manager (Consumer & SMB), Dell India.
Realising that Apple Macbook Air and Sony Vaio series of laptops were redefining notebook thickness, Dell has decided to compete with its XPS 15z laptop.
New laptop models has options of 2nd Generation Intel’s Core i3, i5, and i7 processors, a 13-hour battery life, HD capable webcam, up to 8GB of memory and will also have Intel Wireless Display to stream video to an HDTV.
These laptops work best for mobile professionals, students and small-business owners who are looking for easy-to-carry laptops. It also includes NVIDIA discrete graphics with Optimus technology that automatically switches to power-saving integrated graphics under reduced workloads, helping the battery last longer.
You can make your laptop look as you please with optional interchangeable lids. Also share photos, listen to music and stay in touch with Dell™ Stage software. Available in 35.6cm (14-inch) and 39.6cm (15.6-inch) sizes
As per Gartner data, Dell had cornered a 16.7 per cent market share for first quarter of 2011, ahead of HP at 12.1 per cent and Acer at 11.9 per cent.
(Both the models come with black lid and one additional ‘Change is Easy’ design lid of the customers’ choice). You can buy additional lids for Rs 1,999 each.
Features:
• 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processors and Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit.
Processor
•2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3-2310M Processor (2.1GHz, Dual Core, 4T, 3MB L3)
•2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2410M Processor (2.3GHz base,up to 2.9GHz,Dual Core,4T,3MB L3)
•2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2410M Processor (2.3GHz base, up to 2.9GHz,Dual Core,4T,3MB L3)
Operating System
•Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-Bit
•Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Memory
•3GB (1 X 1GB + 1 X 2GB) 2 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
•4GB (1 X 4GB) 1 DIMM DDR3 1333Mhz
Chipset
•Mobile Intel® 6 Series Express Chipset (HM67)
Video Card
• Intel® HD Graphics 3000 (For ICC)
• Intel(R) HD Graphics 3000
• AMD Radeon™ HD 6470M – 1GB (For ICC)
• NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M – 1GB
Display
• 14.0″ HD WLED True-Life Display (1366×768) with LCD Bezel
• 15.6″ (39.6cm) HD WLED True-Life (1366×768)
Audio and Speakers
• SRS Premium Sound HD™ – 2 speakers @ 2W each
Built-in microphone
Hard Drive
• Up to 500GB hard drive (5400RPM)
• Up to 320GB SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
Optical Drive
• Internal tray-load DVD+/-RW or optional internal Slot-load Blu-ray DiscTM Combo (Read BD, Burn CD/DVD) Drive or optional internal tray-load Blu-ray DiscTM Rewritable (Read BD, Burn BD/CD/DVD) Drive
Power
• 6-cell 48WHr Li-Ion Battery
• 9-cell 90WHr Li-Ion Battery (Available separately)
Camera
• 1.0MP Integrated 1280×720 native HD Webcam
Wireless
• Wi-Fi Options: Wi-Fi Bluetooth Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 (1×2 bgn + Bluetooth)
WiMax Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 (1×2 bgn + WiMax)
Ports, Slots & Chassis
• Externally Accessible
(2) USB 3.0
(1) USB 2.0
(1) USB 2.0 with E-SATA & Power Share
HDMI v1.4 Port
VGA Port
Integrated network connector 10/100
LAN (RJ45)
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks (1-line out, 1 Mic-in)
8-in-1 Media Card Reader
Digital (SD) Memory Card
Secure Digital Extended
Capacity (SDXC)
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
MultiMedia Card plus (MMC+)
Memory Stick (MS)
Memory Stick PRO (MS Pro)
xD Picture Card (xD)
Dimensions & Weight
Standard system
Width: 343mm (13.50″)
Height: 30.4mm (1.20″) front / 32.8 mm (1.29″) back
Depth: 245.8mm (9.68″)
Starting weight of 2.218 kg (4.89lbs)
SWITCH by Design Studio
Width: 343mm (13.50″)
Height: 31.9mm (1.26″) front / 34.3 mm (1.35″) back
Depth: 245.8mm (9.68″)
Starting weight of 2.38 kg ( 5.24 lbs )
The price Inspiron 14R – Rs 34,300 and Inspiron15R – Rs 35, 300