The Dell Studio XPS 16 is designed for those who want power, cutting-edge features, and style. If you're someone who likes to make a statement with your notebook, the metal and leather looks of the Studio XPS 16 will help you in that area too. Sleek design combined with a 1080p display and powerful components come together to make for an awesome notebook. But is the Studio XPS 16 compelling enough to make shoppers spend some extra cash during tough economic times? Let's take a closer look and find out.
Dell has successfully managed to turn around its corporate image over the last year or two. During the first half of this decade most consumers criticized Dell for making heavy, thick, and boxy laptops that offered great value but where short on style. While Dell sales floundered several companies like HP, Apple, and Sony made significant market gains by developing sleek notebooks that offered a more "personalized" appearance.
The first time you look at the Studio XPS 16 it's clear that this is something entirely new for Dell. They've taken the sleek lines and brushed aluminum accents from the XPS line and combined it with the multimedia features and a few chassis design elements from the Studio line to create a solid desktop replacement. I use the term "desktop replacement" because most people in the market for a 16-inch notebook aren't planning to haul their notebook everywhere and use it during regular airline travel.
Our review unit of the Dell Studio XPS 16 features the following configuration:
Dell has successfully managed to turn around its corporate image over the last year or two. During the first half of this decade most consumers criticized Dell for making heavy, thick, and boxy laptops that offered great value but where short on style. While Dell sales floundered several companies like HP, Apple, and Sony made significant market gains by developing sleek notebooks that offered a more "personalized" appearance.
The first time you look at the Studio XPS 16 it's clear that this is something entirely new for Dell. They've taken the sleek lines and brushed aluminum accents from the XPS line and combined it with the multimedia features and a few chassis design elements from the Studio line to create a solid desktop replacement. I use the term "desktop replacement" because most people in the market for a 16-inch notebook aren't planning to haul their notebook everywhere and use it during regular airline travel.
Our review unit of the Dell Studio XPS 16 features the following configuration:
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4GHz)
- Memory: 4GB - 2DIMM DDR3
- HDD: 320GB 7200rpm
- Graphics: ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 (512MB)
- Display: 16.0" 1080p Full HD RGBLED LCD with 2.0 MP Webcam
- Optical Drive: 4X Blu-ray Disc Combo Drive (DVD/CD +/- RW +BD Read)
- OS: Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (64 bit)
- Software: 15-month Trend Micro security subscription, Microsoft Works 9
- Wireless: Intel Wireless 5100
- Mediabay: 8-in-1 Media Card Reader
- Battery: 6-cell and 9-cell batteries
- Other: Facial Recognition Security; Dell Dock; Dell Video Chat; 2GB Data Safe Online
- Dimensions: 0.95"-1.34" x 15.15" x 10.02" with 6-cell battery (H x W x D)
- Weight: 6.53 lbs with 6-cell battery
- Price as configured: $1,804 (Starting price: $1,199)
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