Dell XPS m1330 performance ultraportable revealed

We've got the scoop on some early marketing materials / renders for Dell XPS m1330, and we have to say, this is as impressed as we've ever been with a Dell laptop. Check it out:

• 13.3-inch screen, configurable with LED backlight! (300cd/m2, or 220 with CCFL backlight)
• Core 2 Duo processor (up to 2.4GHz), Santa Rosa chipset (965PM/GM)
• Up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM
• 32GB SSD drive or spinning-platter drive options up to 250GB
• Slot-loading dual-layer DVD±RW drive!
• Optional NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS / 128MB
• WWAN option for Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T
• Ethernet, 802.11a, a/g, or n options, Bluetooth option
• Integrated 2 megapixel webcam (VGA only on LED-backlit display)
• HDMI, VGA, 1394, (2) USB 2.0, integrated media reader (MS, SD, xD), dual mini-PCI slots, fingerprint reader
  
• Dimensions with LED 12.5 x 9.4 x 0.87 - 1.33-inches (318 x 238 x 22.1 - 33.8mm) / with CCFL 12.5 x 9.4 x 0.97 - 1.43-inches (318 x 238 x 24.6 - 36.3mm)
• Weight starts at 4 pounds

More shots after the break!

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 7th 2007 2:54PM]

How much??? People have been asking, but no one seems to know.

[Stealthhawk007 Posted Jun 7th 2007 10:24AM]

Be patient.. New designs will be revealed end of june

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 7th 2007 10:33AM]

Anyone know the date it will be released?

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 9th 2007 12:23AM]

I agree with those who say Dell is mocking the term 'ultra-portable.' Why can't we convince them to stick a 2 GHz processor in a model like the D420? Make something robust that's 3 lbs or less.

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 9th 2007 3:30AM]

This is sexy, definitely would consider getting one as a next laptop if the price is right. I considered the lattitudes before picking up a macbook pro, and before it just never seemed the build quality was up to snuff. They seemed reliable component wise, but all the ones i saw had extremely loose screen hinges after a year, and simply slowed down a lot as non-techie owned wintel machines tend to do. I love my mbp core duo (first mac) and while its not perfect, the quality feels pretty solid. And its sexy, or at least it would be if it didn't pick up smudges so damn easily.
As for all the fanboyism on both sides, it seems kind of stupid. Just look at something weigh the pros and cons and decide whats best for you. If the benefits of a virus free/ more stable OS outweigh the flexibility and price/performance ratio difference you could get from a wintel machine, then go for it, but while I feel macs are quality products, theyre not sent from god ad have they're flaws also

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 14th 2007 10:41PM]

I work at a Dell Kiosk and can't wait to actually get my hands on this one to see what it can really do

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 17th 2007 11:44PM]

12" is too small, 14" is big.. 13 is justttt nice. I tot of waiting for Mac Pro 12" but if this comes out first I'll take it. ;)

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 21st 2007 3:13AM]

This is good although it look like the "old" Sony. The specs r great, hope it won't cost as much as Sony I be getting one as well.

[Dr Jim Pomatter Posted Jun 30th 2007 10:07PM]

It feels good to be wrong; really, really, really good. Dell may give Apple a run-for-the-money. Dell supports Ubuntu -- and RHEL, so everyone wins.

I do think that Dell should make a MID in 2008, I love Dell durability. Ubuntu will be making a OS for the MID, and I would love to see a Dell MID. We all know the URL:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/16/intels-mid-umpcs-so-long-xp-vista-hello-linux/

and here:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/07/smartphones-to-get-mobile-flavor-of-ubuntu-linux/

I hope to be wrong more the the future!
LOL-OMGWTFBBQ

[(Unverified) Posted Jun 27th 2007 3:31AM]

I wonder how this baby will handle SecondLife? Looking for a portable gamer, comparing against Sony SZ, Asus A8/F3 or Lenovo X61

[kingman Posted Jun 25th 2007 10:01AM]

So how much is everyone thinking this may come in? I'm not good at judging prices in laptops of this segment. Hope it comes out in Canada sooner than later after US launch date.