Dell XPS 15 mainframe

The new Dell XPS 15 mainframe (also called the XPS L501X) is a absolutely redesigned CD notebook from Dell XPS 15 mainframe. Sporting a JBL signal-logic with subwoofer, NVIDIA GT420M dyed-in-the-wool graphics, and an Intel Core i5 processor, this logic is designed with performance and entertainment in mind. In this assess, we take an in-depth look at the new XPS and see how it stacks up hostile to the struggle.

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Our Dell XPS 15 mainframe Specifications:

Intel Core i5 460M Processor (3MB cache, 2.53GHz)
15.6-inch 1366 x 768 glossy spectacle with LED backlighting
NVIDIA GeForce GT420M with 1GB DDR3
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
6GB DDR3 reminiscence
500GB 7200rpm HDD (Seagate Momentus 7200.4)
Realtek gigabit ethernet and Intel 1000 802.11b/g/n wireless
Bluetooth 3.0
6-cell Li-ion array (56Wh)
Dimensions: 15 x 10.4 x 1.3-1.5-inches
Weight: 6.21lbs
MSRP: $899.99 (Closest configuration)

Build and Design
The new Dell XPS 15 mainframe has a silver on grey color machinate, by metal panels and fake for the body. Compared to past Dell XPS 15 mainframe designs that were trend setters that distinguished themselves from the decrease models, the new Dell XPS 15 mainframe doesn’t seem to spark much visual interest. In scheme, incorporation alloy panels with a brushed metal palmrest and backlit keyboard usually yields excellent results. The redesigned Dell XPS 15 mainframe 15 doesn’t seem to really set itself away from each additional, even if, from the ordinary Inspiron 15R until you take a much closer look. Permanent back five feet, the panels look like average fake on the peripheral, and the body itself even seems more full than the 15R. Overall, it seems like Dell missed a huge opportunity to make the XPS-series the unique notebooks they once were. The upshot is a rather bland looking CD notebook where its fiscal statement-oriented sibling –the Inspiron 15R–outshines it.

On the additional hand, the Dell XPS 15 mainframe feels nicer than it looks. The metal panels on the interior and peripheral add strength to the body, lower flex, and give the notebook a high-feature feel. Holding the notebook for the first time is a weird encounter, as most of the panels look like fake until you feel the cold metal. The cover take in does a very excellent job at protecting the spectacle from impacts and seems to resist flexing when notch the cover from one of the front corners. The inside of the notebook facial appearance a generous brushed metal panel that makes up the palmrest and keyboard surround. The underside of the notebook is absolutely fake (counting the door panel) but still resists flex and feels durable. The only problem we noticed was the high use of fake clips holding most of the notebook together (in addition to metal screws).

Users looking to upgrade the Dell XPS 15 will find it simple or not so simple, depending on which components they are looking to swap out. The release door panel on the underside of the notebook houses the two brushwood of RAM, wireless card, and WWAN/TV tuner slot. To get at the hard drive, you must fully disassemble the notebook, which isn’t a task for the faint hearted. We counted in this area 16 screws, but didn’t want to go further and risk breaking fake clips or gouging the trim nearly the outer limits. That’s an appalling amount of work just to swap out a hard drive for a full-sized notebook.

Ports and Facial appearance
Users who want high-speed data relations on their notebooks will like the Dell XPS 15. Dell configured this logic with two USB 3.0 ports, one eSATA/USB 2.0 combo port, gigabit Ethernet, mini-DisplayPort, HDMI-out, and bounty of audio jacks. For additional room, Dell only includes a SDHC-card booklover/writer; you don’t get an ExpressCard slot to add additional ports in the prospect.

Front: SDHC-card slot