Dell launches the XPS 15 L502Xand XPS 17 L702X entertainment notebook series, now including Intel 2nd Generation Core “Sandy Bridge” processor,new Nvidia GeForce 500M series GPU choices, and optional 3D-capable screen on the XPS 17.
The 15.6? XPS 15 L502x and 17.3? XPS 17 L702x also feature optional Nvidia Optimus switchable graphics, optional full HD display resolution, Intel Wireless Display technology in select models, and optionally built-in TV tuner.
Dell says the new XPS notebooks are not affected by the Intel chipset issue.
Dell L502X Specifications:
Processor
- Intel® CoreTM i7 2820QM (2.3GHz/8MB cache)
- Intel® CoreTM i7 2720QM (2.2GHz/6MB cache)
- Intel® CoreTM i7 2620M (2.7GHz/4MB cache)
Operating System
- Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-Bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Memory10
- 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
- 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
- 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
Chipset
- Intel® HM67
Video Card
- 2048 (MB) NVIDIA® GT540M GeForce®
- 1024 (MB) NVIDIA® GT525M GeForce®
Display
- 15.6 inch display (1920×1080)
15.6 inch display (-1)
Audio and Speakers
- JBL 2.1 Designed & Certified Speakers + Waves MaxxAudio® 3
2.1 Audio: 2 X 4W + 12W sub-woofer = 20W total peak audio performance
Hard Drive
- Up to 750GB11 SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
- Up to 256GB11 Solid State hard drive
Optical Drive
- 8x DVD+/-RW (standard), Blu-ray Disc™ combo (reads Blu-ray Disc™ & writes to CD/DVD); 12.7mm tray load9-in-1 media card reader
Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD
Power
- 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) standard
9-cell LI (2.8Ah)
90W AC adapter standard; 130W with 2GB graphics
Camera
- 2.0MP HD webcam with single digital mic (H.264)
Wireless
- Wi-Fi Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (1×2 bgn)
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 (1×2 bgn+ Bluetooth)
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 (2×2 agn+ Bluetooth)
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6150 802.11 b/g/n (WiMax + 1×2 bgn)Mobile Broadband Options: (WWAN)
Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA mobile broadband mini card
Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA mobile broadband* mini card
Intel® Wireless Display GPS enabled via WWANWiMax:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6150 802.11 b/g/n (WiMax + 1×2 bgn)
Bluetooth Options:
Bluetooth® 3.0Wired communications
Integrated Gigabit ethernet 10/100/1000
Modem upsell via USB dongle
Ports, Slots & Chassis
- Externally Accessible
Mini DisplayPort (1),
2 total USB 3.0
1 USB 2.0 (eSATA/powershare combo)
Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
HDMI 1.4
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks: headphone (2 total) with SPID/F support (1), 1 Mic-inDimensions & Weight
Width: 15″ (381mm)
Height: 1.3″ (32.2mm) front /1.5″ (38.2mm) back)
Depth: 10.4″ (265.4mm)
Weight: Starting weight of 5.96lbs (2.70kg) with 6-cell battery; 6.33lbs (2.87kg) with 9-cell battery
Others
Multimedia control buttons
External display, wireless on/off, extended battery life, brightness -, brightness +, mute, volume -, volume +, rewind, play/pause, forward, touchpad deactivation buttonCapacitive keys
Windows® Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button
LED lights
Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge.TV tuner
Yes (optional integrated)
Dell L702X Specifications:
Processor
- Intel® CoreTM i7 2820QM (2.3GHz/3MB cache)
- Intel® CoreTM i7 2630QM (2.3GHz/6MB cache)
- Intel® CoreTM i7 2720QM (2.2GHz/1600Mhz FSB/6MB cache)
- Intel® CoreTM i7 2620M (2.7GHz/1066Mhz FSB/4MB cache)
- Intel® CoreTM i5 2520M (2.5GHz/1066Mhz FSB/3MB cache)
- Intel® CoreTM i5 2410M (2.3GHz/3MB cache)
Operating System
- Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-Bit
- Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Memory8
- 4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
- 6GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
- 8GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
- 12GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
- 16GB Shared Dual Channel DDR3 Memory
Chipset
- Intel® HM67
Video Card
- 3072 (MB) NVIDIA® GT555M GeForce®
- 1024 (MB) NVIDIA® GT550M GeForce®
Display
- inch display ()
Audio and Speakers
- JBL 2.1 Designed & Certified Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio® 3
2.1 Audio: 2 X 5W + 12W sub-woofer = 22W Total peak audio performance
Hard Drive
- Up to 1280GB9 hard drive (7200RPM)
- Up to 256GB9 Solid State hard drive
Optical Drive
- 8x DVD+/-RW (standard), Blu-ray Disc™ combo (reads Blu-ray Disc™ & writes to CD/DVD); 12.7mm tray load9-in-1 media card reader Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD
Power
- 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) – 56WHr Lithium Ion standard
9-cell LI (2.8Ah 90Whr); Up to 5 hours, 22 minutes10 of battery life with 9-cell battery
130W AC adapter standard; 150W AC adapter with 3GB graphics or 3D config
Camera
- 2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264)
Wireless
- Integrated Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000Modem upsell via USB dongle
Wi-Fi Options:
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (1x2bgn)
Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 (1×2 bgn+ Bluetooth)
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 (2×2 agn+ Bluetooth)
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6150 802.11 b/g/n (WiMax + 1×2 bgn)Mobile Broadband Options: (WWAN) (not available on 3D panel)
Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA mobile broadband11 mini card
Dell Wireless 5620 EVDO-HSPA mobile broadband11 mini cardWiMax:
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6150 802.11 b/g/n (WiMax + 1×2 bgn)
Bluetooth Options:
Bluetooth® Internal (3.0) mini-cardGPS enabled via WWAN
Intel® Wireless Display (not available on 3D panel)
Externally Accessible
Mini DisplayPort (1),
2 total USB 3.0
2 total USB 2.0 (1 / 1 eSATA/powershare combo)
Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45)
HDMI 1.4
AC adapter connector
Audio jacks:headphone(2 total) with SPID/F support (1), 1 Mic-in
Dimensions & Weight
Width: 16.3″ (414.9mm)
Height: 1.3″ (32.8mm) front . 1.5″ (38.5mm) back
Depth: 11.3″ (287.3mm)
Weight: Starting at 3.36kg / 7.41lbs (with 6-cell battery); 3.53kg/ 7.79lbs (wtih 9-cell battery)
Multimedia control buttons
External display, wireless on/off, extended battery life, brightness -, brightness +, volume +, rewind, play/pause, forward, touchpad deactivation button
Capacitive keys
Windows® Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button
LED lights
Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge.
Wired communications
Integrated Gigabit ethernet 10/100/1000
Modem upsell via USB dongle
The XPS 15 L502x and 17 L702x start at $1,049.99 and $899.99 respectively, at the Dell official online store. Preliminary ship date for both systems is 03/15/2011.
[via dell]
