Dell XPS 17 3D : Price Overview And Specifications

Dell XPS Price:

Starting Price $2,054 / $1,199

Overview

Dell Latest XPS 17 3D laptop 2011.Dell launching a latest technology laptop XPS 17 3d best laptop in world dell XPS laptop like a imagination you can attach all 3d content and files best 3D laptop compatible with 3DTVdell XPS 17 is more expansive best laptop in a history of technology dell launch more reliable laptops dell is hot breand company in a tech society.

Dell Latest XPS 17 3D laptop 2011.The Dell XPS 17 3D is a sharp-looking desktop replacement that can handle 3D content, as well as output 3D movies and games to a compatible 3DTV. Highly configurable, the more-expensive options are powerful indeed.

Dell’s XPS 17 3D is for those who want a powerful media and gaming 17-inch laptop, but in a more aesthetically upscale package than offered by Dell’s Alienware brand. The stereoscopic 3D is gimmicky, but a certain breed of PC gamer will love it.

Dell XPS Spec:

Dell’s sometimes-confusing array of in-house consumer brands has been thankfully whittled down to three, and there’s a clear enough delineation between them to make choosing a Dell laptop (or at least a starting point) a simple equation. The mainstream Inspiron brand hits the lowest end of the price spectrum, with plastic bodies and a surprisingly wide range of component options; the premium-priced Alienware brand is for Mountain-Dew-chugging gamers, with aesthetic palates that lag behind their budgets. In the middle is the XPS line, which takes some of the same higher-end components available from the other two lines, adds new and different options, and wraps the entire system up in an appealing metal-clad shell.

Dell Latest XPS 17 3D laptop 2011.The upscale-looking XPS 17 3D is a relatively recent variation on the brand, taking the current 2011 17-inch XPS, with its second-gen Intel Core i-series processors, and adding stereoscopic 3D support via Nvidia’s 3D Vision platform (which is really the standard for PC-based 3D). You can also send the signal to a 3DTV via HDMI and watch video or play PC games in 3D–a potential draw for fans of PC-only games such as StarCraft II.

Specifications

Processor 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-2630QM
Memory 8GB, 1,333MHz DDR3
Hard drive 100GB (500GBx2) 7,200rpm
Chipset Intel HM67
Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GT 555M
Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Dimensions (WD) 16.3 x 11.3 inches
Height 1.3 – 1.5 inches
Screen size (diagonal) 17.3 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter 8.4/9.8 pounds
Category Desktop replacement

Dell XPS 17 3D Review,Spec,Price Latest laptop 2011

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Dell XPS 13 Ulrabook : Review And Specifications

Specifications

Processor: Intel Core i3 2367M, Core i5 2467M or Core i7 2637M dual core

Memory: 4GB DDR3 SDRAM at 1333 MHz

Graphics: Intel HD 3000

Hard Drive: 128GB SSD or 256GB SSD with Intel Rapid Start

Display: 13.3” HD WLED, 300-nit (1366×768) 720p; edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass

Operating System: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate

Wireless: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 a/g/n with Intel Smart Connect Technology + Bluetooth 3.0

Sound: High Definition Audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4

Keyboard: Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard

Pointing Device: Seamless glass buttonless touchpad

Webcam: 1.3MP H.264 supported webcam with dual array digital microphones

Power: 47WHr Battery (enclosed); Up to 8hrs battery life (based on MobileMark test with Wi-Fi off)

I/O Ports: USB 3.0 (1)+ USB 2.0 with PowerShare (1); mini DisplayPort (1); Headset Jack (1)

Height: 0.24-0.71” (6-18mm)

Width: 12.4” (316mm)

Depth: 8.1” (205mm)

Starting Weight: 2.99lbs (1.4kg)

Warranty: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty

Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Software: Adobe Reader X, Microsoft Office Starter, WebCam Central, Skype, Skyhook, Internet Explorer, Windows Live Essentials Wave 4, McAfee SecurityCenter trial, Dell DataSafe, Dell Stage

Overview

Dell is going to achieve another milestone that is Thin and Light enriched with best quality. The most lovely and wanted feature is also available in this Dell Ultrabook that is coming in February 2012 is SSD as standard. Three feet Ultrabook is coming beyond the expectation of Dell Customers.Expected starting at $1,000 (£650).If we talk about Design of XPS 13 Ultrabook we come to know that its upper lid is make up with matte silver, 18 mm thick,6mm at the front,1.4 kg in weight. XPS 13 Ultrabook having back lit keyboard along with large track pad. Keyboard having isolated keys from each other. 13-inch screen is covered edge to edge.The 1366*720-pixel resolution is pretty standard for the size.

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Samsung Series 9 vs Macbook Air

Samsung Series 9 notebook vs Apple MacBook Air, Who is the Winner?

We pit Samsung's latest Sandy Bridge-based ultraportable against Apple's highest-spec MacBook Air

The comparisons between Samsung's new Series 9 notebook and Apple's Macbook Air are apt. They both have almost identical dimensions and weight and a similar feature-set. But if you're in the market for a new ultraportable and you don't have an allegiance to Apple or Microsoft, then which should you choose? Ultimately, it might come down to price, but it's also important to know what type of features and technology you're getting.

In this versus article we've pitted the brand new Samsung Series 9 notebook against the high-specification version of Apple's MacBook Air(which was released in late 2010). Both the Samsung and the Apple look sexy (the Samsung is the better looking of the two in our opinion); both have full-sized keyboards and large touchpads (or trackpads if you're an Apple user), making them very comfortable to use despite their small size.

They both use different technology under the hood though, and there are a few features that set them apart. Let's take a look:

Feature	Samsung Series 9	MacBook Air	Verdict?
Price	$2499	$1949	MacBook Air
Warranty	1 year international	1 year international AppleCare	MacBook Air
Weight	1.31kg	1.32kg	Series 9
Operating system (OS)	Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit	OS X	Tie
Display size	13.3in	13.3in	Tie
Display technology	LED-backlit matte panel	LED-backlit glossy panel	Series 9
Display resolution	1366x768 pixels	1440x900 pixels	MacBook Air
CPU	Intel Core i5-2537	Intel Core 2 Duo SL9600	Series 9
RAM	4GB DDR3	4GB DDR3	Tie
Storage	128GB SSD	256GB SSD	MacBook Air
Graphics	Intel HD graphics	NVIDIA GeForce 320M	MacBook Air
I/O ports	2x USB (USB 2.0 and USB 3.0), Micro-HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (via dongle), headphone/microphone, internal mic	2x USB 2.0, Mini DisplayPort, headphone, internal mic	Series 9
W-Fi	802.11bg/n	802.11a/b/g/n	MacBook Air
Bluetooth	3.0	2.1 EDR	Series 9
Memory slot	microSD	SD	MacBook Air
Webcam	1.3-megapixel	0.3-megapixel	Series 9
Battery	Sealed 5900mAh	Sealed 50Wh	Tie
Construction	Duralium	Aluminium	Series 9
Keyboard backlight	Yes, adjustable brightness	No	Series 9
Ambient light sensor	Yes	No	Series 9

Overall, the MacBook Air, despite being older, is still a good proposition, but the Samsung is more technologically advanced. It has an ultra-low voltage Sandy Bridge CPU as opposed to an older Core 2 Duo. It's a lot more powerful than the Core 2 Duo (the Core i5 can process four software threads simultaneously as opposed to only two for the Core 2 Duo), but it has the same TDP (thermal design point) of 17W.

We like the fact that the Samsung has a backlit keyboard and matte screen. The backlit keyboard also has various levels of brightness adjustment, which is handy. The matte screen means you won't get any nasty reflections when using the notebook in a well-lit environment. However, the MacBook has a higher screen resolution of 1440x900, which is better for Web browsing and viewing high-definition photos.

As for connectivity, the Samsunghas USB 3.0 while the Apple is only USB 2.0. The MacBook Air might get Thunderbolt in the notebook's next refresh though.

Both notebooks are solidly built and have smooth hinges. The Samsung's design is a little more sleek as it has hidden ports that can be exposed only when you need them. The Samsung's microSD card slot is a disadvantage compared to the regular SD card slot of the MacBook Air, especially for photographers who want to view their photos straight away, as it means a USB adapter will have to be used.

We can't wait to see what Apple brings to the table with the next MacBook Air, but at the moment, its Core 2 Duo-equipped model is still one of the best ultraportables on the market.

However, the Samsung Series 9 is the winner here. It feels absolutely great to use and has a Sandy Bridge CPU that offers much better performance than the Core 2 Duo. The extra money for the Samsung is justified when you consider the CPU.

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Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB) : Review

At $1,199.99 (list) at Best Buy, the Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB) lands about $100 south of the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Thunderbolt) ($1,299, 4 stars), with the same size 128GB solid-state drive. The MacBook Air's 1,440 by 900 screen resolution is higher than the NP900X3A-B01UB's 1,366 by 768, but the latter has the USB 3.0 and Ethernet ports the MacBook Air lacks. The MacBook Air has a Thunderbolt port—not that there are scads of Thunderbolt peripherals, and OS X Lion is arguably a more appealing operating system than Windows 7 Home Premium, but by any measure the Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB) is much more competitive.

As for its position vis-à-vis the new crop of ultrabooks, the NP900X3A-B01UB's display can't match the 1,600 by 900-pixel panorama of the Editors' Choice Asus Zenbook UX31 ($1,099, 4 stars), but it has a backlit keyboard like the Toshiba Portege Z835-P330 ($799.99, 3.5 stars) and HP Folio 13 business ultrabook. The Series 9's Core i5 CPU outruns the Portege's Core i3, too, though the latter helps make the Toshiba the most affordable as well as the lightest (2.5 pounds) ultrabook.

Design

Spiffy chrome accents on the sides and start button highlight the Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB)'s magazine-slim case, made of an aluminum alloy called Duralumin that Samsung claims is twice as strong as plain aluminum. I couldn't detect much, if any, difference between the Duralumin and brushed aluminum laptops, but there was minimal flexing when I grasped the screen corners or pressed a palm to the lid and no wobbling when I lifted the 8.9-by-12.9-by-0.6-inch (HWD) system by one corner.

With 400 nits of brightness and a nice matte finish, the NP900X3A-B01UB's screen is a pleasure to look at. The chiclet-style keyboard is a pleasure to type on, too, with a firm typing feel and adjustable backlight that helps in dim environments. One oops factor: A Fn Lock key frees you from having to hold down the Fn key while pressing F1 through F12 for operations such as setting screen brightness and audio volume, but it also disables the arrow keys in favor of their secondary functions—Home, End, PgUp, and PgDn. The large, buttonless touchpad works well for everyday operations and four-finger flicking through applications on the desktop, though three-finger scrolling proved balky.

As with ultrabooks and most ultraportables (the Toshiba R835-P50X being a notable exception), the Series 9 sacrifices an optical drive for thin design. Sound through the onboard speakers is better and less tinny than I anticipated from such a subcompact, though neither volume nor bass is in abundance.

Features

It's a good thing the Series 9 is so easy to lift, because plugging in peripherals requires lifting the ultrabook and peering at the ports hidden behind tiny drop-down doors on either side, virtually flush with your desk when the laptop's on a desk. On the left are mini Ethernet (adapter included), mini HDMI (adapter not included), and USB 3.0 ports. On the right are a Micro SD card slot—a compromise between the Toshiba Z835-P330 and HP Folio 13, which make room for a full-sized SD slot, and the Lenovo IdeaPad U300s (stay tuned for our review), which has no memory-card slot—along with a USB 2.0 port and headphone/microphone jack. Bluetooth and 802.11a/b/g/n wireless are standard, as is Intel's WiDi for wirelessly beaming the PC's display to an HDTV set an optional adapter, like the Netgear Push2TV ($99 list).

Not bound to Intel's ultrabook specification, the Series 9 doesn't pair its 128GB Samsung solid-state drive with the chipmaker's Rapid Start technology, but its boot and resume-from-sleep times are still fast—about 24 and 3 seconds, respectively, in our stopwatch tests. Indeed, the default choice on the Windows 7 Start menu is "Sleep" rather than "Shut down." The NP900X3A-B01UB's software bundle is led by the scaled-down Word and Excel duo of Microsoft Office 2010 Starter and a 60-day trial of Norton Internet Security, plus a utility control panel and some Wild Tangent games.

p> Best Buy has an extended warranty program, which offers customers an extra year of protection beyond the one-year warranty of most system manufacturers. There are two plans in this extended warranty program. The standard plan ($119.99) covers the system against normal wear and tear, power surge damage, and includes a "No Lemon" guarantee in which Best Buy will simply replace the computer if it requires more than 4 repairs during the coverage period. Best Buy's advanced plan ($219.99) offers all this, and also covers the system against accidental damage from drops and spills. Other special offers can be found online or in stores, like discounts on printers, software, and tech support plans which are available with any new consumer PC purchased through Best Buy.

Performance

The Series 9 we tested eight months ago had a low-voltage 1.4GHz Intel Core i5-2537M processor. The processor in the NP900X3A-B01UB has a lower part number—Core i5-2467M—but runs at a quicker 1.6GHz. The dual-core, four-threaded CPU joins 4GB of DDR3 memory and the 128GB SSD to crunch through our Handbrake video-encoding test in 3 minutes and 5 seconds, a big improvement on the original model's 4:45, though still about a minute slower than the Asus UX31 and MacBook Air 13-inch (Thunderbolt) (2:08 and 2:09, respectively).

The NP900X3A-B01UB's 2,958 points in PCMark 7 easily bested the 2,496 of the Toshiba Z835-P330 and 1,899 of the Acer Aspire S3 ($899.99, 3.5 stars), though again the Asus UX31 and Apple Macbook Air were faster still. The NP900X3A-B01UB's graphics performance, however, was disappointing, with a tepid 3DMark 06 score of 2,314 (versus 3,756 for the MacBook Air) and unplayable Crysis and Lost Planet 2 frame rates of 11 and 8.8 frames per second, respectively, at medium settings.

Another disappointment was a drop in battery life—5 hours 14 minutes in our MobileMark 2007 test, compared to 6:04 for the original Series 9 and 6:32 for the Asus UX31. Like its rivals', the NP900X3A-B01UB's battery is sealed inside the system's case instead of swappable, which allows a super-slim profile but spells a service call when it inevitably peters out after several hundred charge/discharge cycles.

The Samsung Series 9 NP900X3A-B01UB is still thoroughly competitive with its ultrabook-come-lately competition. It doesn't topple either the MacBook Air or Asus UX31 in our affections—both of those systems offer higher screen resolution and better benchmark numbers—but it's an appealing contender, from its slim front bezel to its backlit keyboard.

• Pros
  Elegantly slim design. Bright screen. Backlit keyboard. WiDi.
• Cons
  Access to ports is awkward. Sealed battery.
• Bottom Line
  It's not technically an ultrabook, but the updated, 2.9-pound Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A-B01UB) is a highly attractive ultraportable.

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Canon PowerShot S100 : Review

The PowerShot S100 is an update to the popular S95 - while many features remain the same, the S100 addresses some issues the S95 had like slow speed (it has the new Digic 5 processor and 2.3fps shooting), limited lens (it has a 24-120 mm lens as opposed to 28-105 mm in the S95) and ergonomics (thanks to a rubber grip).

It also offers RAW shooting, built in GPS, full manual exposure control, slow motion video, full HD video recording and optical zoom during video recording. While it may look like any other compact camera, what's special about the S100 (and the S95) is that it has a larger image sensor than normal - 7.5 x 5.5 mm or about twice as large as a conventional compact.

Canon has kept the megapixel count at 12.1 - reducing the number of recording pixels on a sensor means that light reaches them more easily. Plus a larger sensor automatically translates into higher light sensitivity and lower image noise - and so the S100 performs much better than the 198 gram weight and 26.7mm thickness suggests.

The control ring around the lens, a feature carried over from the S95, remains imminently usable. You can set it to control ISO, shutter speed, aperture, manual focus, white balance or zoom levels - quite handy because you can quickly change settings without fumbling through the menu. All other controls fall easily to hand and the 3-inch LCD on the back is bright, clear and sharp.

Some other aspects of the S100 that will surprise you - a high-speed burst mode can take images at a rate of 9.6 fps (upto 8 images). A complete suite of creative filters, face detection , auto scene modes and image 'toys' (HDR mode, miniature, toy camera) are included. It can record JPEG and RAW images simultaneously - just like a DSLR.

The lens ring has a contextual mode - it will automatically adjust ISO in program mode, aperture in aperture priority mode and shutter speed in shutter priority mode. Plus the motorised flash extension is very cool.

Coming to the image quality, you won't be disappointed as long as you stick to an ISO setting of 400 or below. With the wide aperture lens (f2.0), it's quite easy to get rich, noise-free images in low light at ISO 400.

In a pinch, you can extend the ISO up to 800 without too much noise. Video quality is excellent too. The S100 is by no means a cheap camera and this is the only really weak point. At 26,995, it's more expensive than many DSLRs like the Canon 1100D and Nikon D3000 (which are roughly 25,000 including an 18-55 mm lens).

You could also pay as less as 16,990 and still get a compact camera with CMOS sensor, manual exposure control, full HD video and longer zoom lens ( Sony CyberShot HX9V). But the PowerShot S100 still stands a class apart. It's the camera that a professional photographer would use on his/her day off. The compact size, fantastic results in low light and the high quality HD video are reason enough.

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Renault Pulse: Review

Expected Price in India : Rs 5,77,000 - Rs 6,37,500

Review:

Renault Pulse is the third product from Renault’s car basket in India. In an attempt to put its best foot forward in India, Renault India has readied its new car ‘Renault Pulse’ for mass audience. After it ceased the joint venture with SUV giant Mahindra, Renault chalked out an aggressive strategy for establishing itself in the much competitive car market. In an effort to emerge as an independent identity in the country, the French auto biggie came with Renault Fluence and lately brought into fore the extremely pricey SUV - Renault Koleos. Renault India wants to extend its reach in every car segment. Therefore after launching Koleos SUV for niche audience at Rs 23 lakh, the French auto maker has tried to catch attention of mass audience by Renault Pulse. Renault Pulse is positioned in the Swift hatchback category. 

To generate curiosity, Renault had put up 3 upcoming cars in line on its website in disguised appearance. The first among them was the small car Renault Pulse, which was launched at the Auto Expo, 2012. Renault unveiled the new car earlier in 2011 at a grand event of Formula 1 racing in Noida where it was unveiled by Carlos Tavares, COO of Renault and Marc NASSIF, Managing Director, Renault India and two Formula 1 drivers. The company, which is focusing on the top-down strategy to establish the brand in the Indian market, is simultaneously working on plans to enter the core market which is highlighted by hatchbacks in India. It plans to launch a range of vehicles based on a completely new platform in the A segment. 

Although Renault has a tried and tested market for its hatchbacks in international market, India would be witnessing the entry of Renault’s small car for the first time. There were so many guesses about the exact name of this hatchback car that everyday a new name used to crop up for this hatchback. But none of them could make up to India and finally Renault Pulse stuck to the name plate. Renault Pulse will be specially devised for Indian market to keep the price affordable. Renault India has decked up Renault Pulse with all necessary and luxury features to suit the requirements of Indian audience. Renault Pulse is basically a small hatchback car by built. However, the emphasis is not on the smallness of the car, rather it is quite spacious and roomy. Renault Indian is eyeing big business through this small car in India. The widening arms of Renault can be seen from Renault’s investment of a whopping Rs 6.5 crore on promotional activities during Indian GP. 

Renault Pulse is developed for the Indian market by Renault’s Design Center in Mumbai. The Renault Pulse Indian project is being completely handled by Indian designers. The 11 member design team worked for two-and-a-half years when the project was started in 2009. The company worked on the design of Renault Pulse that came out with the Logan, even though the latter was not a success. During these three years, the designers understood the needs, expectations and taste in terms of colours, shapes and features of Indian customers. Based on their research, Renault India decided to position the car a little differently from Nissan’s Micra and therefore, tried making Renault Pulse more sporty, aggressive and with more character. The quick rollout of products highlights Renault’s commitment to the Indian market. 

Renault Pulse India is based on the V platform also used in Nissan cars like Nissan Micra. The new car osculates some features with Nissan Micra. The Renault Pulse is available with the Renault K9K diesel 1.5 dCi engine with maximum power of 64PS@4000rpm and peak torque of 160Nm@2000rpm that but delivers one of the best in-class fuel efficiency of 23.08 Kmpl, as per the ARAI test data. The Renault Pulse is thus a prime example of the synergies generated by an alliance. With Renault Pulse, Renault has also started the localization of the k9K engine family in India with production starting at the Nissan -Renault factory located in Oragadam in the outskirts of Chennai. Renault Pulse will take on Maruti, Hyundai and Tata’s small cars head on and will further intensify the already competitive hatchback market. The Pulse is launched in India in two diesel variants the RxL & RxZ. Launch of only diesel variants has surely given a pat on Renault’s back. 

Despite the fact that it shares the same platform with Nissan Micra, Renault Pulse hopes to have its own identity with a unique French automaker’s styling. The new hatchback by Nissan has new body color bumpers, a small bonnet and front hexagonal grille besides unique body panels. The front end features huge Renault logo in centre, flanked by chrome underlined front grille and tinted windshield. The side profile of Renault Pulse steals the show and resembles the side of Maruti Ritz with tall appearance and thick C-pillar. The rear end of Renault Pulse showcases a big Renault logo with ‘Renault Pulse’ nomenclature below it and tall tail lamps. Renault has tried to buck-in as much profit as possible by giving Renault Pulse a chic look. 

Furthermore, Renault Pulse inherits the interiors from its sibling Micra. The HVAC (Heater, Ventilation and Air-Conditioner) controls on the dash in addition to an array of other interior features and styling are carried forward to Renault Pulse from the bubble shaped car, Micra. The smart door lock and unlock feature is the centre for attraction. With this convenient feature, there is no need for driver to take out key from his/her pocket or bag to lock/unlock the car. The smart access key has proximity sensors that automatically do the duty. The Renault Pulse India features automatic climate control, power and tilt adjustable steering, power windows, air-conditioner, rear defogger with timer, rear washer/wiper, leather seats, tinted glass, lock and unlock sensing ORVMs, illuminated engine start/stop button,  dash integrated music system and rear parcel tray. The list of features aggravates with roof spoiler and front fog lamps with follow-me headlamps.

The Pulse will turn out to be a perfect small car for youth and aspiring Indian customers looking for a bold, fuel-efficient compact car that is fun to drive in the city as well as on the highways. The Pulse will be available in various metallic colors like Pearl White, Metallic Red, Solid Black, Metallic Silver, Metallic Grey and Champagne Gold colors. The Pulse stands and runs on decent 14 inch wheels for RxL and the top end RxZ gets 15 inch alloy wheels which adds considerably to the handling and the aesthetics of the car. Macpherson struts in the front and coil springs in the rear add stability to the ride and give the hatch superb driving dynamics. 

Renault Pulse is high on safety norms. 2 airbags, fog lamps, rear seat belts, Front and rear adjustable headrests and ISOFIX child seat fixing points are standard with Renault Pulse. One good thing about Renault Pulse is the unique 2+2 year or 80,000 Km warranty under the Renault Complete Care package that will be offered by the company which also includes sops like Concierge services, 24X7 roadside assistance, Navigation assistance, etc. Renault is also aggressively working on increasing the sales and service outlets of the company to promote the brand and address needs of their customers.

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