Dell Xps M1530 - Laptop Review

Originating from a former player in the laptop game, there are several things a buyer can look forward to the Dell XPS M1530. For years, the complaint of some buyers of Dell laptops that the units are quite thick and heavy. The Dell XPS M1530, however, is definitely different than its older cousins. For the first time, Dell took a 2007 model that is sleek, thin and light. When users complained that Dell laptops very small screens, then released the Dell XPS M1530, which has a larger screen. Specifications: CPU: 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 Memory: 2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM Hard Drive: 160 GB 5400 RPM SATA HDD Display: 15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL glossy screen, Optical drive: Slot-loading dual-layer DVD RW Drive Video: NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT with 256 MB GDDR3 Webcam: Integrated 2.0 megapixel webcam Hardwaer Security: Fingerprint Reader OS: Windows Vista Home Premium Wireless Ethernet, 802.11a/g/n Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0 Battery : 6-cell or 9-cell USB ports: 3 Card Slot: 8-1 card reader, ExpressCard The XPS M1530 features a soft-touch finish on the chassis. How wonderful it is that the buyer a choice of three different colors for the finishing permits. Choices include Tuxedo Black, Crimson Red or White Alphin. Dell has decided to turn from the norm and not to overload the machine with flashy designs and, consequently, it has only the soft-touch finish to boast aesthetic. As mentioned earlier, Dell has made this notebook is amazingly light: something that is not done with the past models. The Dell XPS M1530 weighs an impressive 2.6-screen even though he has a huge 15.4-inch LCD screen. This is ideal for business and mobile computer users. The Dell XPS M1530 is built up strong and high quality materials containing iron, magnesium and aluminum. This would mean that the XPS M1530 is strong, durable and is able to withstand the effects of wear and tear for a period of time. The Dell XPS M1530 also comes with an impressive keyboard. All keys are full sized, so your fingers plenty of room and making use of comfortable for you. They are soft and very responsive. The keyboard is complemented by an equally comfortable and sensitive touchpad. One thing that may turn you away from the M1530, however, is the mediocre sound system. Placed on top of the keyboards, it is not supported by a subwoofer, so limiting the amount of bass they can exit. This will certainly ruin your audio experience. While it certainly is a good video, it's far from powerful. The NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M installed on the motherboard only has a 256 MB video memory, certainly not enough for heavy gaming. Typical games that little question in video memory and processing power would be enough, because this is the task. However, hardcore gaming is not part of a forte of this machine. Games like Crysis and Need for Speed Pro Street are only made at very low frame rates, making a major impact of video quality and detail. So, if you're a hardcore gamer, the M1530 is not the one for you. All in all, apart from the noise problems and the low frame rates for the later games, the XPS M1530 is an excellent machine. In fact, people regard it as the next step after the M1330, an older model that did in his own right. Despite the high price tag, the XPS M1530 is still a good buy with its powerful features, design and ergonomic features.