Dell XPS M2010 - Mobile Concept PC

At this year's CES notebooks with Intel's Core Duo processor stole the show. Dell participated in that release with the Inspiron e1705, but they also were showing off the XPS M2010, a concept design that's part PC and part notebook. The Mobile Concept PC sports a 20" display, 8 speakers, dual DVI out, integrated video camera, Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, remote control, two hard drives, dual core processor and weighs in at 18 pounds.

Dell XPS M2010 Mobile Concept PC (view larger)

Dell's undecided when it comes to releasing this product, but their promotional site for CES announced products notes that it's coming soon. Dell sees the M2010 as a serious entertainment computer than can replace the cords and clutter of the traditional PC, while giving reasonable portability options.

The design is very impressive. The eight speakers pumped out serious sound while we watched Terminator 2. The Bluetooth keyboard docks nicely with the machine via magnet. At 18 pounds it's not light, but the integrated handle makes it easy to tote around for short intervals. Overall, it was very refined for a concept, which makes us think the odds of this concept coming to market are better than 50/50, even though Dell is non-committal, aside from the note on their CES site.

The M2010 would likely retail for $2500, if it does come to market. Final specs have not been defined yet, so aside from featuring a dual core mobile CPU and dual hard drives, we're not sure what the video card options will look like. There are a few certainties based on the design and feedback from Dell though, they are as follows:

Dell XPS M2010 Mobile Concept PC Specs:

• 20.1" high definition widescreen (1680x1050)
• 12ms grey-to-grey response time
• Windows Media Center operating system
• Intel Core Duo processor
• Integrated 1.3 megapixel camera
• Array microphones
• 8 integrated speakers and subwoofer
• Detachable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
• Remote control
• Dual DVI out
• Portfolio design with integrated carry handle

 

This was probably one of my favorite things at the CES, nice to see Dell innovating, the pop up slot loading drive was very cool and when the Dell rep showed us how it folded into a briefcase style carrying mode from the full out media center layout I think the four of us there gave a collective "[explicative] cool!" Definitely something that seeing in person gives a better impression. If Dell could get the price to $2,000 - $2,500 with this then that's the same as a Toshiba Qosmio and could serve well as a TV/Media Center/Somewhat portable PC. Dell is a little confused on what to call this exactly though and they asked us what our thoughts were. I'd say portable media center, it's not exactly a laptop per se but definitely easier to transport than your average desktop.

 

If it has a decent graphics solution, it would be a serious contender as a LAN machine, too. I like gaming on my notebook, but the small screen is a big minus. Something like this, with the 20.1" screen and removable keyboard, would make a very nice desktop. The decent portability from desk-to-desk would entice me if it was at all upgrade-friendly!

 

How about a deskbook?? I just commented that on the other topic (which I started) on the Dell forum. It closes on a book and it most likely be used on a desk. Does this thing come with a battery? I wonder if it's powered by a hyper-compressed sun in there, lol.

Edit: I just noticed that this info was released after my post. How curious!

 

I really like this concept, and I'm glad to see that Dell is staying true to its word in offering innovative and high end concepts in its XPS line. For me, this is feasible. I don't tote a notebook around all day. I transport it in the car and carry it very short distances. This is a product that I'd consider... assuming it had a decent graphics solution. This is like that Sony all in one series but a lot better thought out.

Now for a few pictures that will majorly clarify things.




That's how it folds up.

 

Yeah, it has a battery, but it won't last for long.

 

20 inc screen but poor resolution

 

I think there is definitely a market for a "laptop" such as this. Many people want something more portable than a desktop so that they can move it around from room to room or transport on trips easier than a desktop without all the cords and so forth that go with a desktop. Good looking product, Dell!

 

"1680x1050"
That's a bizzare resolution to have... a few pixels short of 1080. I wonder why they did that? haha

The product certainly is slick, but I somehow doubt that there is a market for this (unless it's heavily discounted).

Think about it -- it is essentially a REALLY large, really heavy notebook. The internals are notebook spec, which means in terms of pure power, it cannot compete against a full-blown desktop -- especially at the pricing point that this thing supposely will be sold at. So how about comparing to other notebooks? Well, aside from having 8 speakers and a big screen, the performance of it will not be any better. However this thing will be a hell of a less portable than even my Dell 9300. So really, the ppl who are looking for a high performance notebook will look elsewhere, and the ppl who are looking for a high performance desktop will look elsewhere, that leaves ppl who really like the style and doesn't mind paying extra for not much stuff. Most of them would've bought a new iMac and saved themselve almost $1k anyway.

cheers,

yass

 

BTW how long does the CES last? When exactly it started?

 

I don't see the resolution as a problem for the audience it's targeted to. Ultra high resolution will be a deterrent in fact.

CES ran from the 5th through the 8th.

 

its probably the panel from the 2005fpw desktop lcd. Which is also 1680x1050. Its rather nice as a desktop lcd.

 

well, I really like the look of it - I think a "deskBook" sounds good. I would certainly be interested in a hi spec, although I think I would have to be able to get 1920 x 1200 from the screen!

 

I'm surprised by this statement given that you're one of the more senior members around here. Does WSXGA+ ring a bell for you? It's a very common resolution that's used in 15.4" and 17" displays.

 

Agreed. Neat Idea, Apple thought of it first, whith the one corded Imac which isnt a whole lot heavier lol! I wouldnt buy it. Too big, too heavy. Its just a desktop really. A compact desktop.

 

Hi Eli ^_^ Should've been clearer -- I was hoping that this is a new panel and not the same one that dell sells on the 2005 for almost the past 3 years. Besides, given it is a media oriented machine, it's a shame that the resolution is just a mere 30 pixels short of 1080p HD...

Well actually I don't know anyone making a 20" 1080p panel anyway, but oh well...

cheers,

yass

 

I think that this is a great idea from Dell, who is in need of something more, something different in the computer realm. This is really to a different type of user than the regular notebook consumer. This is really more media centric than anything else and gamers would really enjoy these. I wouldn't mind seeing myself bringing this to a lan party, although I don't game, easy to carry like a shuttle, but with a full fledge keyboard and monitor. This may mark Dell end of hiatus of not bringing anything new to the computer realm.

 

correct this the screen res. is "1920x1200" isn't "1680x1050" .

go and see this link:

http://www.dell.com/ces/

and see my questions on dell forum :

http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=xpsmobile&message.id=64

also...
it will available with carrying case for travellers.

its an excellent PC for games and multimedia.
Iam a 3D GFX designer and I need it to take it to render on the road and designing (mobile workstation with Big high res. HD screen).
and the standard battery life is 3 Hours, spend more on the extra bettery or long life battery it will be available too.

 

This is a cool idea, however 18 pounds, I wouldn't consider to be a laptop. Its more like a lugable. Why can't they make it more like 12 lbs? The XPS M170 has a 17" screen and weighs like 8 pounds somthing...

EDIT: Did anyone see the new dell XPS 600 desktop with the firey custom paint job at the CES? I saw a 45 minute video on all of dells new products. The new XPS Desktop had 4 GPUS!! 512 x 4 a total of 2GB's of Dedicated Video MEMORY!!!! Makes 256MB's look like a fool!

 

the new laptop video card will be 512 mb from nVidia we hope to use dual card on the laptops and 18 lbs = 8.xKilo its not light but if u carry it from its handle you will not feel its weight this pc will depend on the highest performance specification then it has dual DVI I think for Dual Card because dell doesn't want to say any thing about it, that mobile concept you have seen is like a test for it and they will change it all.

XPS 600 Renegade Desktop:
Fire Case
4.26 intel P E E
quad nVidia 512 etc...
release on spring

 

By dual-card I believe you are referring to either nVidia's SLI solution or ATI's crossfire edition cards. I can almost say with certainty that won't happen. Not only is the hardware behind it still quite exotic (for starters you need optimally 2 full-speed PCIe buses, which only a handful of motherboards currently supplies). Then there is the issue with heat -- just ONE of those cards requires a big-ass cooling system. Then there's the issue with size -- any of those cards are HUGE -- remember this at core is a "mobile" system and not a desktop system, there is no space.

And lastly, do you have any idea how much POWER an SLI/Crossfire system need? At any rate, the form factor of that machine = NO SLI.

Lastly, ppl are always confusing DUAL-LINK DVI with DUAL DVI. Maybe this system will have dual-link DVI adaptor, but probably not dual-dvi. Besides, just cuz it has dual-dvi doesn't mean it has 2 graphics cores anyway... a lot of mid-ranger graphics card sports 2 dvi ports.

cheers,

yass

 

I didn't said SLI but I said may be they will use a new
technology like dual core in processor and I said may be the dual DVI are for dual GFX card --- %15
in the past 128mb gfx card requires a big fan now it doen't require any thing it runs without fan.
so Dell is waiting for windows vista and new nVidia GFX card, Don't forget nVidia is going to get a new 90nm (high quality with low power) may be its name G70 or like this.

What Do You think about new technologies?!
why dell doesn't want to say any thing about it?!

because they are waiting for new technologies %70

 

I'm just curious. Is Dell the original creator behind this thing or do they have an ODM behind it? Anyone know?

 

I don't know, but I assume they're behind most of it, if not the entire thing.

 

This mobile concpet we have seen in the ces 2006 is the beta with any specs. they will change its specs for the better
and ---"they are working hard on it in their labs."---(from dell forum)

WE ARE WAITING THE FINAL XPS

 

new Xtreme Notebook Raptor 766X has dual gfx card 1st is intel gma 900 and the 2nd is nVidia G-Force 6600 but u need to reboot and switch.
at this point...I think dell will use some thing like this with linking between gfx cards