Dell Inspiron m1330 hands-on

At this point there's not a whole lot for us to say about the m1330 that hasn't already -- except that we finally got a chance to check this bad boy out, and no surprise, we liked what we saw. Pictures in the gallery below -- lock on sights and accept our apologies for the less than desirable lighting on this thing.

Gallery: Dell Inspiron m1330 hands-on

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[wee @ Jun 28th 2007 8:50AM]

So is this notebook part of the Inspiron series or the XPS m1330?

[RJ @ Jun 28th 2007 8:53AM]

the computer sure is nice, but i'm probably going with the 14" inspiron instead of the xps. i saw them in the background of the first photo. did you snap any of them that you can post?

[bobvilla @ Jun 28th 2007 8:52AM]

is that a faux metal finish, or a real one?

[Tyk @ Jun 28th 2007 9:06AM]

Meh, it will be a Santa Rosa VIAO SZ for me.. its even cheaper when spec'd out the same way.

[TheChaz @ Jun 28th 2007 12:10PM]

The Vaio SZ isn't available with 802.11 N, and it's cellular data option is EDGE, not HSDPA. Tack on the LED-lit screen and the Sony had better be cheaper, because it sure isn't the better machine. (At least on features.)

[Jake @ Jun 28th 2007 9:14AM]

Is that with the standard LCD screen, or is that the LED backlit? It looks a little thick to be LED.

[TheChaz @ Jun 28th 2007 12:17PM]

It's the LED display. According to the Dell website, they have other stuff integrated into the display casing (WiFi & WWAN antennas, webcam), so it can't be super-thin.

[trev @ Jun 28th 2007 9:29AM]

now if only they decided to take this design and adapt it to a convertible tablet format :)

[XSportSeeker @ Jun 28th 2007 3:05PM]

Can't say about design... but spec-wise, Gateway recently release an interesting 13.3 convertible tablet with discreet graphics and all.

I'm probably buying M1330 soon... matches perfectly what I want in a laptop. But the Gateway tablet made me wonder. It would be sweet to have the Wacom pen add-on

[tyler @ Jun 28th 2007 9:34AM]

Wow Engadget.. the second link in the article points to: "Dell XPS m1330" Check the Dell site or one of the past 5 articles you've put up about this laptop.

DERP!

[sfokevin @ Jun 28th 2007 9:47AM]

Vaio knockoff...

[Matt @ Jun 28th 2007 9:53AM]

So just cause someone does something first it makes everything after it a knockoff? If so then think there would be only one of everything. Get a life dude.

[Ed @ Jun 28th 2007 11:07AM]

Which is a good thing...I refuse to purchase any Sony products because of their complete disregard to their customers. Has everyone forgotten about the Root Kit fiasco already? And their level of arrogance in why they committed that act of internet treason? I had to clean three different computers of the Sony rootkit...and this was before anyone knew it was a rootkit that was causing the problems. All told, it probably took me 4 hours per machine! I can't imagine the stress people went through if they had to pay for this service...
Boycot Sony...forever...there are alternatives!
Ed
web/gadget guru

[kevin rummelhart @ Jun 28th 2007 10:15AM]

I have a wonderful life... I have 3 Dells, 2 Vaios and an ugly but dear Thinkpad... I prefer a life of diversity and innovation...

[Sam @ Jun 28th 2007 11:55AM]

Sony = innovation (sometimes) BUT Dell?! No innovation there. Sorry.

[John @ Jun 28th 2007 10:30AM]

glossy screen? yuck.

[Khris @ Jun 28th 2007 11:10AM]

This is exactly the reason I've lost completely interest. The glossy screen is horrible.

[Kinger @ Jun 28th 2007 11:36AM]

non-glossy screen? yuck!

[kevin @ Jun 28th 2007 12:15PM]

Glossy screens are so hard on your eyes. Why do people fall for purchasing these things.

[Khris @ Jun 28th 2007 2:28PM]

Because they believe the hype that a glossy screen looks better. Thank god for mindless sheep otherwise companies around the world would have no customers!

Take your glossy screen outside and see how well it works. I'll laugh at you while I use my Latitude D630 without problems!

[k0a10 @ Jun 28th 2007 10:35AM]

Audio jacks on the front.. bad design (if you're using it as a laptop). Wonder what else they didn't think about.

[KnightRider @ Jun 28th 2007 11:38AM]

Give me a $750 off $1500 coupon, and I'd take 2...

[wetworker @ Jun 28th 2007 11:40AM]

Need more contrast in the keyboard area,should have darker keys, too much metal of the same colour.The notebooks look sweet still, I love the slot loaded drive, why don’t pc makes use them more often.
Who knows when I’m ready to replace my Acer Ferrari 4000 I might get one….needs a 5 in 2 SD card reader.

[chareman14 @ Jun 28th 2007 11:47AM]

Its has a LED back lit display!! That cool enough for me

[Tonicboy @ Jun 28th 2007 12:47PM]

What's up with the crappy image quality? Lighting aside, there is terrible moire on teh edges. Looks like you gusy resized these with MS Paint or something. Actually, even MS Paint would've done a much better job.

[Khris @ Jun 28th 2007 2:33PM]

Some people just need something to complain about. Pitty you couldn't find anything better than this. LOL Pathetic!

[Tonicboy @ Jun 28th 2007 4:58PM]

You're absolutely right, some people just need something to complain about. Pitty you couldn't find anything better than this. LOL Pathetic!

[stuart @ Jun 28th 2007 2:41PM]

Maybe its just me, but the hinge looks ghastly from the side especially when closed (which they don't show here).

But what am I complaining about, at least this article isn't about the iPhone. /sarcasm

[pff1029 @ Jun 28th 2007 3:27PM]

That's not the hinge, buddy--It's probably their frickin' huge nine-cell battery for this thing.

I haven't seen a review or video of the laptop w/o it. If Dell wanted to show off how thin and light it is, they could've hooked it up to the mains.

[Ariel @ Jun 28th 2007 5:33PM]

I await my recently ordered Tuxedo Black version. Cheers.

[Tony@dell @ Jun 28th 2007 7:34PM]

love this notebook. im ordering myself one tomorrow.

[Richard @ Jun 30th 2007 7:38PM]

im going to order one for college

[Marcus @ Jul 1st 2007 10:04PM]

I wish it came with Linux installed