Laptops Arena

The Dell Inspiron B130 is something that people always check out, but rarely end up buying. At $449, it's the cheapest notebook you can get on Dell's Web site that's not a refurbished model.

Sure, Dell thinks of this as its starting configuration, where you build upon it by adding more system memory, bumping up the hard drive, or upgrading the DVD-ROM drive..

The B130’s specs include:

* Intel Pentium M or Celeron M processor
* Windows XP Professional or Home Edition
* WordPerfect software suite
* 256MB of DDR SDRAM - shared
* 2 SODIMM sockets
* 3 USB 2.0 ports
* 10/100 NIC
* RJ-11 modem
* Audio line out and external microphone
* One ExpressCard slot
* 40, 60, or 80GB HDD
* CD Burner/DVD-ROM combo drive
* Integrated Stereo sound
* 15.4 inch widescren display

The 15.4" Dell Precision M65 under review is one of two workstation-class notebooks currently available from Dell's business-oriented website, the other being the Precision M90.

The main differences between the two models are portability and graphics performance, with the M65 holding a significant advantage in the former category and the M90 being far superior in the latter, due to its top-of-the-line NVIDIA Quadro GPU options.

Both machines, however, are OpenGL compliant and presented by Dell as capable of handling demanding graphics work, such as CAD, 3D modeling and video editing. As of this writing, both offer the same CPU options, ranging from the Intel Yonah Core Duo T2300E right up to the newly released, and high-priced, Intel Merom Core 2 Duo T7600.

The Precision M65 offers an excellent combination of workstation performance (including OpenGL compliance), solid build and businesslike appearance, in a 15.4" notebook package that doesn't preclude limited portability.

Two of the M65's main competitors in this particular market segment are the Lenovo ThinkPad, which can be configured with the ATI FireGL V5200 GPU, and the HP Compaq nw8440, also containing the ATI V5200.

Via notebookreview.

Corporate buyers looking for a high-end machine for the executive ranks will appreciate the Dell Latitude D820. It offers all the bells and whistles that a business user could need, including a fast Core 2 Duo T7400 processor and embedded wireless broadband connectivity.

Like all Dell Latitude notebooks, the D820 features a durable design, including a magnesium alloy casing, steel hinges, and StrikeZone protection for the hard drive. ExpressCharge technology enables you to recharge the battery to 80 percent capacity in about an hour. Dell backs this business system with a three-year warranty.

Sure, the Dell Latitude D820 isn't cheap when fully loaded, but given its performance and features, power users will be more than satisfied with this system.

Via laptopmag.

The Dell Inspiron e1505 is a 15.4" widescreen notebook now available with the impressive Intel Core 2 Duo processor.The Inspiron 6400 is available through the Dell Business site and is the same as the e1505.

The e1505 is a well rounded mainstream notebook, highly customizable and available at a competitive price.Now that it comes with the Core 2 Duo at similar prices to the original Core Duo you'll be getting even more value for your dollar.

The Dell Inspiron e1505 with Core 2 Duo and X1400 graphics card is a great performer for the price. If you can utilize this notebooks dual core capabilities for applications such as Photoshop and other rendering software, or if you do lots of multitaskng and gaming, then the Core 2 Duo offers a big advantage over the 2-generation old Pentium M.

If your only concern is how fast Internet Explorer opens when clicked, then you'll notice little if any performance advantage because the Pentium M could already do that just fine. At the end of the day, the greatest thing is that Dell is offering the faster Core 2 Duo e1505 but charging about the same price we saw on yesterday's notebook configurations -- and who can argue with paying the same but getting more?

View full review here.(Via techeblog.)

Back in May I reviewed the Dell Latitude D620 and was very impressed. With the D620 Dell had produced a well built and feature rich business notebook with an attractive design and good ergonomics. I was therefore keen to take a look at the Latitude D420, which represents Dell's latest ultra-portable business offering.

As one might expect, the Latitude D420 looks like a small D620 - it looks like Dell is keen to keep the same styling across various models, much like the IBM ThinkPads. There's definitely nothing wrong with the Latitude styling - the matt sliver and black finish has a minimalist look to it that should please the corporate masses.

Not only is the D420 well built, stylish, small and light, but it’s also feature rich. The inclusion of the integrated HSDPA module is just icing on the cake and makes this the ideal notebook for the road warrior who needs to always be connected.

View full review here.(Via techeblog.)