Dell unveils latest in thin and powerful computing


14 Aug 2011

Dell’s new Inspiron 13z and 14z have been designed to combine high performance, rich features and chic design in a sleek, take-anywhere laptop, whether it’s for taking notes in class, or communicating with friends and family.

Combining second-generation Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processor options, HD (720p) display, and excellent battery life, the Inspiron z series is ideal for school papers, company reports, mobile entertainment, keeping in touch with friends and pursuing your passions

The Inspiron 13z and 14z are the latest in a series of rolling introductions of Dell’s thin and powerful mobile products launching through the end of the year.

“The new Inspiron 13z and 14z are two of the most powerful, ultra-thin Inspiron laptops we’ve ever offered,” said Sam Burd, vice-president of Dell’s Consumer and Small/Medium Business product group. “Today’s ‘on-the-go’ lifestyle demands portability and power, so your favourite content is always at your fingertips.”

Entertainment in a laptop

When it’s time to kick back and relax, the Inspiron z laptops are portable entertainment devices. Both the 13z and 14z feature high-definition displays and built-in SRS Premium Sound HD. For a theatre-like experience, they can stream full HD movies and video wirelessly with Intel Wireless Display technology or by connecting via HDMI cable to a compatible big-screen HDTV.

All of this is packed into a stylish design that’s thin, lightweight and is available in standard Diamond Black or optional Fire Red LCD back and matching palmrest, full-size chiclet-style keyboard and HD webcam.

Inspiron z models are also available with Microsoft Windows 7 operating system, a built-in media card reader, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and the newest USB 3.0 technology for faster content transfers.

The Inspiron 13z comes with a bright, 13.3-inch widescreen HD (1366-768dpi) display. Other optional features include up to 8GB of memory, a choice of a 320GB or 500GB hard drive or 128GB of solid state storage.

The Inspiron 14z is equipped with a 14-inch widescreen HD (1366-768dpi) display, and optional features including up to 8GB memory, choice of a 500GB, 640GB or 750GB hard drive, along with an internal tray-load DVD combo for playing and recording DVDs/CDs.

Dell Inspiron laptops also come with the Dell Stage user interface, which offers one-click access to your favourite content including music, photos and video, and SyncUP powered by Nero can keep content and personal information synched with other Stage-enabled Dell PCs and mobile devices within your home Wi-Fi network.

The Inspiron 14z is available now at Dell’s website for US$599.99 and in select geographic regions worldwide. The Inspiron 13z is now available in select countries in Asia.

Photo: The Dell Inspiron 14z