Dell has unveiled two new Inspiron laptops, the Inspiron 13z and Inspiron 14z, the first in its new Inspiron z line-up.
If you're in the market for a new laptop, and you've looked longingly at the supermodel thin looks and elite performance of the Dell XPS 15z, but balked at the price tag, you're in luck, because Dell is bringing that same svelte profile and high performance to its mainstream line of Inspiron laptops with the Inspiron z series.
The first models to get the Zorro-esque designation are the Inspiron 13z and Inspiron 14z, with more to come before the end of 2011.
Like the Dell XPS 15z, the Inspiron 14z and 13z feature second-generation Intel Core i3 and i5 processors. The slim profile comes in under one-inch thick, and new features like Intel's WiDi 2.0 and SRS Premium Sound combine mobile performance with on-the-go entertainment. Standard features include a built-in memory card reader, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and are pre-configured with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. Fast connectivity is standard, as is USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 3.0, and WiMAX city-wide mobile broadband is available.
The Inspiron 14z features a 14-inch wide-screen display, with 1,366-by-768 resolution providing support for 720p video. In addition to the Intel Core i3 and i5 processors, the Inspiron 14z has several configurations available, with optional features like up to 8GB of RAM, 750GB of hard drive storage space, and an internal tray-loading DVD optical drive. The Inspiron 14z is available today through Dell.com, starting at $599.99.
The Inspiron 13z, offers several of the same features as the 14-inch variant, but with a 13.3-inch wide-screen display. In addition to standard features mentioned above, the Inspiron 13z is available with up to 8GB of memory and a choice of either 320GB or 500GB hard drive or a 128GB solid-state drive (SSD). There is no optical drive available on the Inspiron 13z. The device is not yet available in the United States; it's being released first in select Asian countries.