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    Dell Launches XPS 15z Laptop Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Jerry Jackson, May 24, 2011.

  1. Jerry Jackson

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    Dell today introduced the all new XPS 15z laptop, a thin 15-inch multimedia notebook wrapped in a strong aluminum shell. The Dell XPS 15z offers 2nd-generation "Sandy Bridge" Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, optional 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) WLED display, a backlit keyboard and up to eight hours of battery life (according to Dell).



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    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    abaddon4180, May 24, 2011
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    Engadget wasn't too impressed with the build quality.

    To me, the 15z doesn't seem all that special. At a slightly lower price point, you can get an HP dv6tqe with far better specs with slightly less battery life. And really, the XPS 15z is not even all that thin. If looks are what is drawing you to a MBP, the HP Envy laptops do a better job of luring you away, in my opinion. Bottom line, the 15z doesn't seem to have any glaring faults and is a pretty well-rounded consumer laptop, but it also doesn't stand out.
     
    MidnightSun, May 24, 2011
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    Incorrect ... from Engadget :)
    Dell XPS 15z review -- Engadget

     
    flatsix911, May 25, 2011
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    I never said the 15z wasn't an overall "pretty good" package. I was referring only to Engadget's comments on the build quality, which I find highly worrying:
    The bolded parts, particularly the fact that placing more weight on the keyboard and even "audibly restrict airflow," seems quite worrying to me.
     
    MidnightSun, May 25, 2011
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    Agree with the dv6tqe. I configured one with the 30% coupon for under $1000 which includes a 1080p screen and a FAR FAR FAR better video card. This thing can't play any real games on decent settings. The other sad part is trying to add another GB of GPU memory like that will do anything significant for performance. dv6tqe wins in the multimedia department overall and its cheaper.
     
    ArDarsh, May 25, 2011
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    Almost good, but no quad option and a chicklet keyboard.
     
    Thaenatos, May 26, 2011
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    My first impression was "this looks real good, something I would like to get". But after looking at the Engadget review/comparison, it does look like an apple laptop. I prefer uniqueness and plus the build quality doesn't seem to be so good either.
     
    Phill88, May 27, 2011
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    Take a look at this comparison from Tom Hardware :)

    9 Reasons the XPS 15z Trumps the MacBook Pro : Dell vs Apple: The Neverending Story

     
    flatsix911, Jul 13, 2011
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    It's too bad they didn't copy it right down to the keyboard. That's where it has a bit of an identity crisis, with the lattice design for the speakers and the pudgy keys with futurist typography. I guess they couldn't copy everything or they'd be in big trouble! :p
     
    psygn, Jul 17, 2011
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