Compare Prices : Dell XPS M1330

Pros: Thin, sexy design, decent battery life.

Cons: Older CPU, overly glossy screen can be hard to read, touch pad is too small.

Verdict: Dell offers a suitable competitor to the 13-inch Apple MacBook in its XPS 1330, but we wish this retail version had some more recent components

Verdict: Dell offers a suitable competitor to the 13-inch Apple MacBook in its XPS 1330, but we wish this retail version had some more recent components.

Review summary: If you're after a small laptop, but are willing to sacrifice slightly on portability to get better performance and a larger screen, then the Dell XPS M1330 is a great laptop.

Verdict: If you're after a small laptop, but are willing to sacrifice slightly on portability to get better performance and a larger screen, then the Dell XPS M1330 is a great option. With an asking price under £800 it also represents good value for money too.

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: The Penryn-updated XPS M1330 is a remarkable notebook for a very reasonable price.

Pros: Sharp design, Excellent performance, Mobile broadband option

Cons: No Blu-ray option, Extended battery adds noticeable heft

Verdict: You also get a generous 160GB hard drive, a fingerprint reader, and a 2.0-MP webcam that includes image-enhancement controls, pan and zoom, face tracking, and special effects (a VGA webcam upgrade costs $150 more). Other perks include 10GB of free ...