Dell Studio XPS 13

The Dell Studio XPS 13 packs high performance features and impressive style in an extremely mobile 13-inch laptop. The metal and leather accents on the Studio XPS 13 will certainly make a statement in your next business meeting or class. Hybrid SLI graphics from Nvidia gives you extended battery life when you need it or offers extreme graphics performance if you want to play games. Will the Studio XPS 13 turn out to be as impressive as the larger Studio XPS 16? Keep reading to find out.

Our review unit of the Dell Studio XPS 13 features the following configuration:

• Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz)
• Memory: 4GB - 2DIMM DDR3
• HDD: 320GB 7200rpm
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 9500M GE 256MB
• Display: 13.3" WXGA UltraSharp LCD with TrueLife WLED
• Optical Drive: Slot Load DVD+/- RW with Dual Layer DVD+R write capacity
• OS: Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (64 bit)
• Wireless: Dell Wireless 1510 802.11n and Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module (2.1+EDR)
• Battery: 6-cell battery
• Dimensions: 0.9-1.4 x 12.6 x 9.3 inches
• Weight: 4.93 lbs with 6-cell battery
• Price as configured: $1,444 (Starting price: $1,099)

Build and Design
The Dell XPS M1330 was a major success in late 2007 and revitalized the Dell brand name in the eyes of consumers. It's no big surprise then that Dell's all new Studio XPS 13 is a multimedia notebook that combines the latest technology with much of what made the M1330 a success.