We got a look at some engineering prototype versions of Dell's new
Studio 17 and Studio 15 laptops, so while they might be lacking a minor bit of polish here or there compared to the real versions, Dell certainly had these up and running a good couple months ago. We're not totally blown away by the design, but it's certainly a step in the right direction for Dell, and a few elements (like the hinge) even seem to be taking some cues from Lenovo's ultra-designed
IdeaPad line. There's no denying that the Studio 15, with its flush-to-the-edges keyboard strikes a more stunning figure than the slightly bleh Studio 17 version, but neither one is quite as thin as we'd like, and the material doesn't quite shake off the cheap plastic feel of Dell's Inspiron series. But hey, color (and graphic) lid customization is fun, and you're still going to be hard pressed to beat Dell's prices. Pics are below, and we apologize for the blurring: a few unannounced products snuck into the shots, but hopefully we'll be hearing more about those shortly.
posted June 26th 2008 5:16PM
hahahahaha none of you idi@ts noticed the "Live Update" program open...that's because you have grown so accustomed to getting fu@ked, I guess......enjoy your Windoze Dell girls!!!!!!
Still WAY too thick.
Don't these "new" Studio laptops look an awful lot like the current XPS line? Even this much-lauded new hinge looks a lot like the one on my XPS 1530 to me. I'm not saying this is a bad thing (I like the look of the XPS 1530), but for a new product line I would have expected more of a change from the status quo.
What kind of mouse is that pictured?
I know it's a logitech, but what model?
Glossy=no sale
I completely agree with your statement, glossy screens are the devil. However, thanks to a post on Dell's "IdeaStorm" website and Notebook & Laptop review. I just purchased a Anti-Glare filter for my Dell XPS M1330 which cuts down on the glare tremendously. Take a look @ www.buyviewguard.com
A little pricey; but better than most filters out there. Not only that, it's the cheapest way to alieveate one of the biggest problems with notebooks. Seems like 90% of notebooks these days all have glossy type screens. That novetly of higher contrasts "etc", wore off LONG ago.
These models look similar to the XPS line. The Studio line is geared for the consumer base who try to find a common ground between the Inspiron and XPS line.
Studio 15 & 17 facts:
- Has a new hinge. Right side of the hinge features the power button, while the left side features the Wi-Fi on/off switch.
- More customization/ personalization.
- Available with an optional backlit keyboard
- Capacitive touchpad & multimedia buttons
- Slimmer than the current Inspiron line.
I just purchased the Studio 17,
these specs
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9300 (2.5GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache)
System Colour Ruby Red
3GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 at 667MHz
Built-in Keyboard Options Back-lit Keyboard
LCD Panel Hi Resolution, glossy wide screen 17.0 inch display (1920x1200)
Video Card 256MB ATI MOBILITY RADEON HD 3650
Windows Vista™ Premium
320GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
85Whr Lithium Ion Battery (9 cell)
Combo or DVD+RW Drive 8X Slot Load CD / DVD Burner (Dual Layer DVD+/-R Drive)
Sound Card High Definition Audio
Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n Half Mini-Card
Integrated 2.0M Pixel Webcam
Office Productivity Software (Pre-Installed) Microsoft Works
Service 1 Year Limited Warranty w/1 Year Return To Depot Service and CompleteCare
Installation Services DataSafe Online Backup 3GB
Finger Print Reader Module Integrated Finger Print Reader
Bluetooth Option Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal (2.0)
I paid this amount, with shipping..
$1750.00
Priced a comparable apple MBP, same specs, less functionality, less features.. NO HDMI, Less ports, lower rez screen, it came to 3600.00
Anyone tell me why?
I mean the guts are the same.. if the difference is the operating system, that's one hefty price you're paying for it,.
Cheers, looking forward to getting my mitts on this.
*high five for stealth flame*
@inno8sky
I can't believe that you can say this you MAC HATER you.
Apple Pc's :
-are much much shinier.
-have magnetic things by the power-in socket
-have bigger and smaller screens
-OSX rocks !! it runs Firefox really well.
My friend's Apple pc even has some dudey software by a company called "Skype" which allows me to make free calls pc-to-pc.
You gotta do your research man !! I can't help you any more than this.
I hope that you found this good info. On this basis, cancel your order and buy a mac p, or if it is too late, sell it when it comes.
another thing, Dell sucks! it needs to get rid of the circle round the logo (then it will be better)
@innosky,
i bet you had to pay tax on it too... up here on the reservation there is no tax, so there !
Yep, you're right there's 80,ish bucks of GST there as well.
I find it hard to believe there's so large a price gap between these two vendors, I mean it's like paying 10 grand for a lada, or 20 grand for a lada in a slightly different skin.. The inner workings of these are very very similar, at least where there's overlap, like I said, there are some features available on the new DELL that aren't available on the apple. Similar if not identical CPU, memory is likely the same, or on par, hard drive/s may well be the same vendor, motherboard may well be the same or very similar using the same technology at least.
So what gives, why are some people willing to part with their hard earned cash so easily? For the price difference of over 2 grand, the total price including shipping and tax for the apple will be well over the 4K mark, the operating system better be bullet proof, flexible and extremely userfriendly and it should be FREE for life, given what it costs.
cheers,
OH, my personal experience, which is far more reliable than the ramblings of some prepubescent teenie bopper makes me comfortable about my purchase.
The Dell studio is already available in the UK.
Check it out:
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/category.aspx/laptop_studio?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs
That there hinge goes back well before Lenovo compadres. My good old Asus Z63 for example. They're still catching up too to my baby =)
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2509