Dell XPS M1330 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Media Direct, High-end CPU, Stylish, Battery life, Screen quality, HDMI output

Cons: Only two USB ports, Speakers distort at high volumes

Verdict: The Dell XPS M1330 is the most powerful notebook we've tested to date. It's slim, it's stylish and for your money, it's even good value. There's little to complain about this notebook, except if you don't have one.

Review summary: The Dell XPS M1330 is designed for those that want power on the go. If you're also fashion conscious and like to standout in a crowd, the looks of the XPS M1330 will help you in that area too. Take a look at our review to see how sleek design coupled ...

Pros: Attractive design, Solid build quality, Excellent performance, LED backlit display is amazing, Good built-in camera ... even the VGA unit, Nice keyboard, Attractive design (Yes, we said it twice.)

Cons: 4.5 pounds with 9-cell battery, Gets a little too warm particularly on palm rests, Touch sensative media buttons don't work very well, Slot-loading drive is a little loud

Verdict: With a design that is second to none in its price range and excellent performance the Dell XPS M1330 is sure to be one of the most popular notebooks of 2007.

Review summary: The Dell XPS M1330 is the

Pros: Battery life, Performance, Stylish looks, Value for money, Flimsy screen on LED-backlit model

Cons: Flimsy screen on LED-backlit model

Review summary: The Dell XPS M1330 is the "slimmest 13.3-inch notebook in the world" and includes an HDMI output and slot-loading DVD drive.

Pros: Battery life, Performance, Stylish looks, Value for money

Cons: Flimsy screen on LED-backlit model

Verdict: If you're in the market for a portable, the 1.78kg Dell XPS with its HDMI port and slot-loading DVD is both stylish and a pleasure to use.

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: The Dell XPS M1330 is the sum total of everything that's cutting-edge in the ultraportable market.

Pros: Sleek chassis, thanks to the design overhaul. Integrated optical drive. Discrete graphics. Terrific performance. Great battery life. Video editor's hard drive. EV-DO Rev A option. Various colors to choose from.

Cons: HDMI-Out but no Blu-ray option. Nine-cell battery can turn it into a mainstream-weight laptop.

Verdict: The M1330 takes all the wonderful things from other ultraportables to create an ideal traveling companion.