Category: Dell

Dell Unveils Latitude 7400 Laptop With New ExpressSign-In Feature

The advent of technological innovation has made human lives easier. A couple of decades ago, fingerprint sensor or facial recognition was a term pulled straight out of a science fiction novel. American multinational company Dell has launched a new laptop, the Latitude 7400 that takes another step towards the seamless integration of modern technology into our lives. The company introduced a new method of turning on a laptop and logging in without touching the keyboard at all.

ExpressSign-In

The new ExpressSign-in feature from Dell will now scan for the user’s face even when the system is in sleep mode to automatically sign in to the system. The feature is introduced in a recently unveiled business-oriented laptop, the Latitude 7400 2-in-1. Apart from the new login feature, the laptop features a slim form factor.

Dell achieves the new login method with the help of Intel’s Context Sensing technology and Microsoft Windows ‘Hello’ recognition system. The Hello recognition system and other fingerprint-based sensors have aimed towards making life easier with previously attempted hands-free tests. Dell’s new method, however, takes this a step forward with the Latitude recognizing the user’s face and boots up with no user input via keyboard or any other device.

Dell’s trick to the new login method is to simply look at the screen while proximity sensors enable two LED lights to strobe from either side of the camera. After the screen turns on, the Windows Hello eye icon will try to recognize the user. The entire process of recognition by the system takes less than 5 seconds, as demonstrated by the company.

Specifications

The Latitude 7400 2-in-1 from Dell is equipped with the i5 8th Generation Intel Core Processor with 8GB of RAM, which can be expanded up to 16GB. The laptop has various internal storage variants that start from 128GB PCIe/NVMe to 512GB. The battery pack also gets two variants: a 4-cell 52WHr and a 6-cell 78WHr. The laptop houses two USB 3.1, two Thunderbolt, HDMI, SIM, and a microSD card reader ports.

Also Read: Microsoft Renames The Windows 10 Xbox App To Xbox Console Companion

The aforementioned configuration is packed in 12.59 x 7.87 x 0.34-inch compact form factor, with an all-aluminium build. The laptop also has a backlit keyboard. Dell Latitude 7400 is currently available for purchase starting from $1,599 (approx. Rs.1,11,000) and going upto $2000 (approx. Rs.1,38,000) for the specced-up variants.

June 6, 2019
Dell Refreshes The XPS 13 With Intel’s Latest 10th Gen CPU Processors

Computex 2019 has seen its fair share of updates and overhauls in the specifications and design of laptops. However, none so far have crossed the generation in the processor unit. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop previously received a minor update regarding the placement of the webcam back in CES in the month of January. The long-awaited Intel 10th Gen Ice Lake processor also makes a debut with the XPS 13.

Along with a new display and keyboard, the key change made is the upgrade to Intel’s latest generation of CPUs. Intel’s new 10nm Ice Lake chips in the Dell XPS 13 are based on the U-Series lineup of the 10th generation. The company had to add fans to the XPS 13 to utilize the more powerful processor over the Y-Series lineup which was made specifically for fanless laptops and is a worthwhile trade for better performance. Dell, for assurance, is going as far as to claim two and a half times more processing strength than the last iteration of the notebook with the addition of the latest chipset.

Dell has also bumped up the screen size to 13.4 inches, changing the aspect ratio of the display to 16:10. This made the screen slightly taller than its previous versions. The latest version has a bigger keyboard and touchpad, which is a significant improvement over its predecessor. In a similar fashion to its variants from the past, the display options on the notebook are still FHD+ or 4K.

The Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) keys make an appearance in the XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop, borrowed from the XPS 15 from 2018. However, it is not the exact same keyboard and slight touches are evident due to the presence of more metal than the XPS 15. For biometric security, a fingerprint sensor is placed comfortably alongside the keyboard.

Also Read: Intel’s Project Athena Pushes Higher Industry Standards For Ultrabooks

Additional variants of the XPS 13 are available with the latest iterations as well. Dell now gives the option of the 9th Generation Intel Core processors (i5, i7, and i9) along with the new GTX 1650 from NVIDIA and RAM upto 64GB. A new 4K OLED display is optional too. Dell has yet to announce the release of XPS 13 and XPS 15 in the global market, but the pricing of the regular XPS 15 sits at $999.99 (~ Rs. 70,000), and $1899.99 (Rs. 1,32,000) for the OLED variant.

May 28, 2019
Alienware m15 And m17 Series Gaming Laptops Launched At Computex 2019

Alienware, the premium gaming brand by Dell had earlier this year announced the Area-51m model laptop. The gaming laptop brought modular functionality along with it, something that was unheard of at the time for laptops in general. In Computex 2019, Alienware announced the same design incorporated in their new iterations of the m15 and m17 gaming laptops.

The m15 and m17 series laptop adopt a lot of the designs from the company’s flagship (Area-51m), essentially making the laptops identical to each other to a certain degree. These laptops are reportedly slimmer however and do not support Area-51m’s modular capabilities.

Just announced! With hyper-e?cient voltage regulation, Cryo-Tech cooling v3.0 and a menacing design, our new thin and powerful #Alienware m15 lets you game like never before. #DellExperience #Computex2019 pic.twitter.com/I5ZbV8EDye
— ALIENWARE (@Alienware) May 28, 2019

The m15 had received a major overhaul last year while the m17 was refreshed at CES, this is the second time the series went under a major physical overhaul. Changes are not strictly aesthetical in nature with the Alienware gaming laptops receiving a new keyboard with deeper key travel, and a new glass finish trackpad alongside the latest 9th-Gen Intel CPU processors and NVIDIA’s latest GTX and RTX graphics card.

Apart from the screen size of 15 and 17 inch respectively, not much differs between the two Alienware laptops. Display options although vary between the two devices. The 15-inch model offers more options with 60Hz, 144Hz, or even 240Hz refresh rate on the 1080p display panel or 4K at just 60Hz, the last two options that are equipped with Tobii eye-tracking. The 17-inch model only offers 60hz or 144hz on its 1080p panel where only the 144Hz variant has the eye tracker.

Also Read: Xiaomi Launches RedmiBook 14 Laptop With Intel i7 Processor

The modular function that allows users to replace parts for a laptop, achieved by the Alienware Area-51m, is a feature that will be sorely missed. The m15 and m17 models are set to be launched on June 11th with prices starting at $1,499

May 28, 2019
Dell Launches The Alienware Area 51m Gaming Laptop In India
Dell’s premier gaming brand, Alienware has brought it’s latest gaming laptop to India. Named the Area 51m, the laptop is speculated to be the most powerful gaming laptop in the world. Also, the company claims that it is one of the world’s first “highly customizable” gaming laptop. Users can swap out various modules of the laptop as per their dynamic requirements.

Alienware Area 51m Features And Specifications

The Alienware Area 51m has a modern design, which is referred to by the company as a “Legend” design. The RGB enabled laptop supports customizable lighting, which means that users can adjust the colour scheme of the keyboard, mousepad, the power button, the logo and the rear air vents separately. Using AlienFX lighting, users can design custom profiles and assign them to hotkeys for convenient switching.

The laptop has the upgraded version of the signature Alienware TactX keyboard, which features N-Key rollover and programmable macro keys. Users can choose to include Tobii Eyetracking technology and NVIDIA G-Sync with the 17.3 inch Full HD Anti Glare IPS display. They can also choose between a 60Hz or 144Hz refresh rate on the aforementioned display.

Dell states that Alienware Area 51m uses the company’s proprietary cooling technology called Cryo-Tech v2.0, which sports a dual-intake design, high voltage driving fans and load-balancing heat pipes to optimize component cooling. The laptop also has a honeycomb thermal pattern which helps in increasing airflow, the company claims. Moreover, the laptop is made out of magnesium alloy to increase rigidity.

The Area 51m can be customized to run on the 8th or 9th generation Intel Core processors. Users have an option of choosing from the i7-8700 CPU, the i7-9700k or the i9-9900K chip. Various GPU options for the laptop include NVIDIA’s RTX 2060, the RTX 2070 and the RTX 2080, all of which can be overclocked as per the user’s requirements. The laptop has 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB RAM options. In terms of storage, users can select from the following options:
- 1TB (+8GB SSHD) Hybrid Drive
- 256GB PCIe SSD + 1TB Hybrid HDD
- 512GB RAID 0 (2x 256GB PCIe M.2 SSDs) + 1TB (+8GB SSHD) Hybrid Drive
Users can upgrade their drives while customizing the laptop online to include even more memory options. The company claims that the level of customization present in the Area 51m is unlike any other gaming laptop in the market.

A 90Wh battery powers the machine. The Area 51m features a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, which, the company claims, provides 2.5 times the speed of the conventional Ethernet connection. Moreover, the user can couple the laptop with the Alienware Graphics Amplifier to play games at enhanced framerates and resolution.

The Area 51m has the following ports
- (1x) Power/DC-in Jack
- (1x) RJ-45 Realtek 2.5Gbps Ethernet Port
- (2x) Type-A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Port
- (1x) Type-A SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Port with PowerShare technology
- (1x) Thunderbolt™ 3 Port (USB Type-C™ with support for SuperSpeedUSB 10Gbps, 40Gbps Thunderbolt, and DisplayPort)
- (1x) Alienware Graphics Amplifier Port
- (1x) HDMI 2.0 Output
- (1x) Mini-Display Port 1.4 (certified) Output
- (1x) Headphone / MIC (retaskable)
- (1x) Global Headset Jack
- (1x) Wedge-shaped lock slot
Price And Availability

Also Read: What Does 7nm, 10nm Mean In Mobile CPUs?

The Alienware 51m starts at Rs. 2,53,890 and can be customized/purchased via the Dell Official website. The laptop is available in two attractive colour options, Lunar Light and the Dark Side of the Moon.
March 18, 2019
Alienware Area- 51m, An Upgradable Gaming Laptop

Imagine a powerful desktop computer, but portable. It sounds like a gamer’s dream. Well, not anymore since Alienware has done just that. The new Area- 51m is a completely customisable laptop. It was launched at CES 2019 by Dell and is going to change how gaming laptops have been seen so far.

Up until now, gaming laptops have concentrated on becoming smaller in size while providing top of the line specifications. But that has meant that while a customer buys the laptop, it supports all contemporary games but the specifications become obsolete as years go by. Games these days have become extremely demanding in terms of system specifications and this means that most gaming laptops stop supporting high end games in just a few years’ time. But the Aleinware Area- 51 can replace both the CPU and the GPU so that a gamer does not have to upgrade to a whole new laptop every few years.

Specifications

The laptop will sport a ninth-gen Intel CPU and 20-series overclockable Nvidia GPU. This will be the first time that an Alienware laptop will support eight-core processors, 2.5Gbit Ethernet and 64GB of RAM.

The laptop will be available in various CPU and GPU configurations. The CPU options include Intel’s 9th Gen i7-8700, i7-9700K or i9-9900K. GPU options of the laptop are Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, GeForce RTX 2070 or GeForce RTX 2080. The RAM options for the laptop range from 8GB to 64GB DDR4 RAM with single, dual and triple storage options, from 256GB to 3TB. The screen of the laptop is a 17 inch screen with 144Hz G- Sync display. It also has a 10/100/1000/2.5 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet with Killer Wireless 1550 2×2 AC and Bluetooth 5.0. The laptop is in no way light and weighs in at 8.5 pounds. Some of the weight is due to the body being made from a magnesium alloy. It will be available in either white or matte black.

The cooling system used is called Cryo-Tech 2.0, which covers the dual-intake, dual-exhaust airflow design, copper fin stacks, heat pipes and high-voltage fans. It also has hexagonal shaped vents for cooling both under and at the back of the laptop.

The lowest specced laptop starts at just around $2,000 and should be available on Jan 21st, 2019.

January 9, 2019
Dell G3 Gaming Laptop Review : Gaming And More

Dell is well known for its Alienware gaming laptops. However, Dell is also pushing out machines that aren’t dedicated gaming machines, but deliver great gaming performance along with all-round usability. The Dell G3 is a part of this series of laptops and while it does not look like a traditional gaming laptop, it does pack some impressive specs on paper.

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Design & Build

The design of the Dell G3 is sober for a gaming laptop, to say the least. It does not have any flashy lights, heavy accents, nor does it feel like a gaming laptop. On the outside, it carries the Dell logo and a few ports. The laptop has an SD Card port, 2 SuperSpeed USB 3.1 ports, 1 USB 3.1 port, 1 HDMI port, 1 ethernet port, a headphone hack and the charging port. Relatively thin for a gaming laptop at 22.7 mm, the Dell G3 weighs in at just 2.5 Kg.

The subtle design is good in other environments or for users who do not perform heavy gaming. The design of the laptop ensures that it offers the perfect balance, appearing like a regular laptop.

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Display

The Dell G3 has a 15.6 inch 1920 x 1080 IPS LED display. Being an IPS display, it has good viewing angles.The display has an anti-glare coating on it as well. The anti-glare coating is great as it protects your eyes from strain caused by continuous exposure to the display. However, the anti-glare coating is probably one of the most ‘glaring’ problems of the laptop. The coating seems to dim down the brightness of the display, and also makes it appear more dull. This is clearly visible while gaming as one feels like the laptop is not on full brightness.

Not only does this affect the gaming experience on the laptop, the issue spreads out to other utilities as well. If you are in a brightly-lit environment, or even outdoors, the display will be hard to view. Another drawback of the coating is that it does not produce an accurate representation of the colours. So if you’re a designer or an editor, using softwares such as Photoshop or Illustrator would be an issue.

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Keyboard

The Dell G3 has a full-sized keyboard which adds to your convenience. The keyboard is well spread out and the keys have good travel in between them. The feedback from the keys is also good, fit for both intense gaming and every day business affairs. The keyboard is also equipped with a num pad which is extremely helpful for both gaming as well as day-to-day office activities. The trackpad could have been a bit bigger, considering it needs to be used for gaming and the buttons on the trackpad are a little mushy. So fi you’re using the trackpad, we recommend using touch rather than the physical buttons on it.

The keyboard also has a blue backlight which gives that ‘gaming machine’ feel to the laptop. Again, the colour on the keyboard backlight is not very flashy and is good enough to be used in all environments.

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Gaming

On paper, the Dell G3 has top of the line specifications. It has an 8th gen, Intel i7 processor which reaches upto 4.1 GHz with Turbo Boost. It runs on 8 GB of DDR4 RAM and has 128 GB of SSD storage, with an additional 1 TB HDD. For graphics, it is supported by the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with a 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory. All of this should make the G3 a gaming beast, but unfortunately, it isn’t.

While games such as PUBG run pretty smoothly at a high graphics configuration, the laptop does struggle with heavier games. For example, it could run Wolfenstein II and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey at mid graphics and at 30 fps. Also considering the fact that Wolfenstein II is relatively old. Adding to this is the average display which really took away the pleasure of a good gaming experience .

You can solve this issue by swapping out the 1 TB HDD for a faster and more efficient SSD. On the other hand, you can just run your games out of the existing 128 GB SSD on the laptop, or even upgrade that SSD to a higher storage capacity.

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Perfromance

The battery life on the laptop is decent, with it providing around an hour and a half with intense gaming and around 5-6 hours of light use. You can also disable the graphics card while not in use, which will add on its battery life.

The G3 also has a dedicated webcam, with a 720p resolution. While the camera quality is not brilliant, it is enough for basic video calling and Skype sessions. The laptop also has two microphones out front, which capture good sound and can be helpful if you forget to carry your gaming headsets around. The G3 also has 2 front firing speakers, which are tuned by Waves MaxxAudio, giving out good quality of sound, which makes for an immersive experience while gaming or viewing content.

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Serviceability

A huge advantage that the laptop does offer is the ability to swap out and upgrade components in case you want to upgrade something or simply change out faulty or worn out parts. The bottom has all the components laid out in a very accessible fashion. You can easily swap out your HDD for an SSD, for example.

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Verdict

While the Dell G3 is not a hardcore gaming laptop, it fulfils what it sets out to do. It is an all-round performer with the ability to be used for day-to-day operations as well as a higher level of gaming. However, if you are someone who is looking for something that will exclusively be used as a gaming machine, the Dell G3 is not for you. But if you’re in the market for a feature packed, overall well performing laptop, this is probably the machine for you. At a price of Rs 84,990, this is a pretty good deal for its price.

November 9, 2018

Dell Alienware 15, Alienware 17 Powered By Intel Core i9 Officially Launched

Dell has officially launched Alienware series of gaming laptops powered by 8th Gen Intel processors. These gaming machines are powered by the recently launched Intel Coffee Lake chipsets. Additionally, the company has also launched affordable G-series gaming laptops with a starting price of US$ 749. The 17 inch Alienware powered by Intel Core i9 processor is overclockable up to 5GHz. The 15″ model is currently available on Dell.com for a starting price of US$ 2,400. As of now, there is no information on the pricing or availability of these devices in India.

The new Alienware series of gaming laptops from Dell comes with either a 15 inch or 17 inch display. These laptops are available in different 8th Gen Intel Core i5, i7 and i9 processors. Similarly, one can choose between NVIDIA GeForce 1060, 1070, and 1080 GPUs. However, there is an option to choose between NVIDIA and AMD Radeon RX570 as well.

These laptops also have the new cooling technology called ‘Alienware Cryo-Tech v2.0’, which keeps the notebooks cooler using 50% thinner fan blades. As these are gaming laptops, one can upgrade for an additional cost, to get a 120Hz TN+WVA 400-nits display.

Under the Dell G-series, the company has launched four gaming laptops. The G3 series comes in a 15 inch and a 17 inch display. Similarly, the G5 and G7 series comes with a 15 inch display. These notebooks have an anti-glare IPS LCD display with a max resolution of 3840×2160 px on the high-end G7 Model.

All four gaming machines have an 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processors. The G3 series of notebooks have an NVIDIA GeForce 1050 and 1060 Max-Q GPU, whereas the G5 series notebooks have an NVIDIA GeForce 1050 Max-Q GPU.

Price Details:

Model	Availability on Dell.comm	Price Range (Starting price in US$)
Alienware 15 inch	Available on Dell.com Available in US, China, and Europe from April 10th	2,400 (~Rs 1,56,132) Additional configuration cost: US$ 1,450 (~Rs 94,329)
Alienware 17 inch	Available on Dell.com Available in US, China, and Europe from April 10th	3,700 (~Rs 2,40,703) Additional configuration cost: US$ 1,600 (~Rs 1,04,088)
G3 15 inch	From April 16th	749.99 (~Rs 48,790)
G3 17 inch	April 16th	1099.99 (Rs 71,559)
G5 15 inch	From April 16th	949.99 (~Rs 61,801)
G7 15 inch	Available on Dell.com	1099.99 (~Rs 71,559)

April 5, 2018

Dell Launches The XPS 13 In India At A Price Of Rs. 84590

Dell has launched its new laptop, the Dell XPS 13 in India at a starting price of Rs. 84590. The laptop is available to buy at www.dell.co.in, select Dell Exclusive Stores, Croma and Reliance Digital outlets. The design of the Dell XPS 13 looks like the laptop version of the Xioami Mi Mix 2 with thin bezels on the top and both the sides with a thick bottom bezel.

It has a 13.3-inch IGZO IPS InfinityEdge touch display with 3200 x 1800 px resolution with a brightness of up to 400-nits.

Under the hood, the Dell XPS 13 has the 7th generation Intel Core i7-7560U Processor, up to 16GB LPDDR3 1866MHz RAM, 512GB PCIe Solid State Drive and the Intel Iris Graphics 640 to handle all the graphics intensive work. The keyboard on the laptop is backlit and is accompanied by a fingerprint sensor.

The Dell XPS 13 runs Windows 10 Home out of the box and comes with a 12-month subscription for McAfee LiveSafe antivirus software. For connectivity, it has two USB 3.0 – 1 w/PowerShare, one SD card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC), one 3.5mm Headset jack, one Noble lock slot and one Thunderbolt 3 (2 lanes of PCI Express Gen 3) slot.

Powering the laptop is a 60WHr battery which is charged through a 45W AC adapter.

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December 18, 2017
Dell XPS 15 Launched In India Starting At Rs 1,15,000

Dell has launched a new laptop in its XPS lineup, the Dell XPS 15 in India at a premium starting price of Rs 115,000.

The Dell XPS 15 has a 15.6 inch display with thin bezels and a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. The keyboard is backlit and has a fingerprint sensor for secure login. The laptop has a builti-n 56Whr or 97Whr battery and retails with a 130W AC adapter for charging. Under the latop can be customised in a lot of ways. The cheapest variant has the 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ Quad Core Processor (6M cache, up to 3.8 GHz), 8GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM, and 256GB PCIe Solid State Drive. To handle the graphics, this variant has the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5. The laptop runs Windows 10 Home edition and the higher the price of the variant, the version of the Windows 10 changes. For video calling, the laptop comes equipped with a Widescreen HD (720p) webcam with dual array digital microphones.

The laptop starts at a price of Rs 1,15,000 and goes up to Rs 1,43,990. The laptop can be bought from the official website of Dell India.

October 26, 2017
Best Computing Deals At The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

The Amazon sale is on and there are a lot of computing devices up for grabs at an extremely good price. We take a look at the top deals you can avail on Amazon right now.

2017 Apple MacBook Air

The Apple MacBook Air for people who want to be a part of the Apple ecosystem but, do not need the power of a MacBook Pro. The MacBook Air has a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, 128GB Solid State hard drive and, Intel HD Graphics 6000. The MacBook Air is light, portable and efficient. It usually retails for a price of Rs 77,200 but, during is available at a price of just Rs 44990!

Dell Vostro 3468 14-inch Laptop

The Dell Vostro has a 2.4GHz 7th generation Intel i5 processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and Intel HD integrated graphics. It has a 14-inch screen which is ideal for multi-tasking and media consumption. The laptop runs Windows 10 Home out of the box.

Apple 9.7 inch iPad

The Apple iPad has a 9.7 inch 2048 x 1536 px display and will run iOS 11 after the update. With a big screen and iOS 11 features, the iPad becomes a great deal. This variant does not have cellular capabilities though. Under the hood, the iPAd has the Apple A9 chip and 32GB onboard storage. It usually retails for around Rs 28990 but, is right now available for Rs 19900!

Lenovo Ideapad 14-inch Laptop

The Lenovo Ideapad 14-inch laptop has the 2.4GHz Intel Core i3-7100U 7th Gen processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 5400rpm hard drive and integrated graphics. The laptop runs Windows 10 out of the box and has a battery life of about 7 hours. The Lenovo Ideapad is available for Rs 34990 where it usually retails for Rs 45090.

Mi Router

The Xiaomi Mi Router has a speed up to 300 Mbps and 4 antennas to provide range up to 80 meters. It has 64MB of RAM that let’s you connect up to 64 devices, with 24 stable connections. Its available at a price of Rs 899, if you are in the market for a router, then look no further!

HP 15-BU004TU 2017 15.6-inch Laptop

The HP 15-Bu004TU laptop has the 2GHz Intel Core i3-6006U 6th gen processor, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive and integrated graphics. It has 15.6-inch screen and free DOS operating system. In terms of battery life, it has a battery that lasts about 4 hours on one charge and the laptop weighs about 2.1kg.

September 21, 2017
Dell Launches new Latitude 7000 Business Class Ultrabooks in India

Dell India at a press event in Delhi launched the 7000 Series Latitude range of ultrabooks. This new 7000 series of ultrabooks are targetted towards users looking to maximise business and productivity, and as Dell says these “provide the perfect blend of industry-leading security, manageability and reliability features.” Dell has done an excellent job with the 7000 series ultrabooks as this new range of ultrabooks is beautiful to look at with stunning design and InfinityEdge display.

Dell Latitude 13 (7370) 7000 Series Ultrabook

It is the world’s smallest business-class Ultrabook and 33 cm(13) and is an ideal device for users looking for a machine to take care of their business needs on the go. It is built using layers of unidirectional 40-ton carbon fiber and as such Dell claims it is ready for the rigors of heavy business use.

The Dell Latitude 13 is also the world’s only business-class Ultrabook with InfinityEdge display which is great or watching videos, surfing the web, and making documents and presentation on the go. In keeping up with the times, the ultrabook comes equipped with a USB Type-C port. It also includes Thunderbolt 3 for 8x faster data transfer than USB 3.0. It also brings with it a smartcard reader, fingerprint reader, RFID reader, and security and encryption software.

Dell Latitude 12 (7275) 7000 Series 2-in-1

Dell claims the Latitude 12 to be one of the lightest 31.8 cm (12.5) 2-in-1 devices in the world. It provides a good blend between the functionality of a laptop and the sleek, lightweight profile of a tablet. The unique design is free of cumbersome latches, locks or alignment pins, and instead uses magnets, easily transitioning from various use modes for maximum flexibility and productivity.

This offering from Dell comes with two keyboard options. The first being the Dell Latitude 12 Slim Keyboard, which is a full-sized, lightweight, well-spaced keyboard with backlit chiclet keys. The second alternative that the company brings to its users is the Dell Latitude 12 Premium Keyboard, which single-handedly connects to the tablet, and features backlit keys and mouse cursor control with high precision, gesture touchpad.

The Dell Latitude 12 2-in-1 comes with a very sleek 8mm screen which is the only business 2-in-1 device with a 4K UltraSharp UHD touch display. This display is covered by Corning Gorilla Glass, and the body of this device features a magnesium unibody build.

Dell has revealed that the Latitude 13 7000 Series Ultrabooks will be available starting next month at a price of INR 79,999. Dell Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1 will find its way to the markets a bit late, and will be available by available March end at a starting price of INR 87,999.

March 9, 2016
CES 2016: Alienware 13 Gets a Beautiful OLED Display

CES 2016 has seen a number of firsts. From the world’s thinnest TV to the world’s first transparent display, the technological fest has seen it all. Now, Alienware has joined the league of firsts by unveiling the world’s first OLED gaming laptop.

Those familiar with OLED displays will know why this is a big deal for a gaming laptop. OLEDs offer deeper blacks since there’s no need for a backlight and lower latency. Alienware has claimed that its new Alienware 13 laptop will have a one millisecond refresh rate thanks to OLED.

The reason behind the delay to embrace OLED screens for gaming laptops is that OLED panels used to be expensive in larger sizes, but they are now affordable enough to be used by Alienware without having its laptops cost and exuberant amount.

The Alienware 13 will be priced similar to its Quad-HD display variant. The starting price of the OLED model is $1499 and the laptop is expected to launch mid-April.

January 8, 2016
Here’s a Look at Some Great Deals on Laptops Ahead of Diwali
Has the festive Diwali air gotten to you yet? It is, afterall, the season to be a shopoholic. There are plenty of great offers and discounts available these days, if you know where to look. Today, if you happen to pass by online retailers, you can avail some great discounts on laptops.

The offers have a time period so if you’ve been thinking about getting a new laptop, you may want to head over to one of these websites and add a laptop to your cart soon. However, before you do so, you might need a better idea of what’s on sale. We’ve broken it down in terms of price range. Have a look and decide the right one for you.

Laptops Under Rs. 20,000

Dell Inspiron 3551

Dell’s new Inspiron 15 3551 does make an impression thanks to its thinner profile and its surprisingly long warranty. Running times are also better than most of the competition. The graphics aren’t the best here and only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
- 2.66GHz Intel Pentium N3540 N3540 processor
- 4GB DDRL3 RAM
- 500GB 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive
- 15.6 inch screen, Intel HD Graphics
- Ubuntu Linux 14.04 SP1 operating system
The laptop is currently available at Rs. 17,999, down from Rs. 20,990, which is a 14% discount.

 

Lenovo G50-30 80G001VNIN

The Lenovo G50 is also being offered at a 20% discount and is currently priced at Rs. 18,499. The laptop offers great performance for a low price. The G50-30 is apt for basic tasks like browsing, Skype or watching videos. The laptop only needs little power and operates quietly.
- 15.6-inch LED HD display
- Intel Pentium Quad Core N3540 Processor
- 2.16 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.66 GHz.
- 4GB DDR3L RAM
- 500GB storage and a 720p HD webcam.
 

Laptops Under Rs. 30,000

Lenovo G40-45 (Notebook)

Looking for a budget-friendly laptop is not an easy task. Especially one that packs enough punch to get you through the day. Interestingly, the Lenovo G40 series, which is famous for its affordable prices, is powered by AMD A8 processors; a mobile quad-core system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates a Radeon R5 GPU. This laptop comes with an optical drive and gives a decent batter life with its four-cell battery. Overall, the laptop gives you the most bang for your buck.
- APU Quad Core A8
- 8 GB DDR3 RAM
- 1 TB HDD
- Free DOS
Dell Vostro 15 3558

The Dell Vostro is designed primarily as working device. It is powerful enough for daily tasks. This display isn’t anything to brag about, but it is decent for this price range. There’s a great discount going on for the Dell Vostro right now. The laptop is priced at Rs. 24,999 down from Rs. 28,799 and is being claimed fast.
- 15.6-inch LED backlit display
- 1.7GHz Intel Core-i3 4005U 4th generation processor
- 3.5 kg
- 4GB RAM and 1TB hard drive
- Intel HD Graphics 4400
 

Laptops Under Rs. 40,000

Lenovo G50 80L0006HIN

Priced at Rs. 30,499, the laptop is being offered at a 22% discount. This laptop provides great graphics with a 2GB AMD Radeon graphic card. That is one of the key selling points of the G50 80. The laptop won’t heat much when playing graphically intense games and also comes with 1TB of internal storage.
- Intel Core i3 1.9GHz processor.
- 15.6-inch display with AMD Radeon R5 M230 2GB 3D graphics.
- 4GB RAM
- 1TB of internal storage.
 

HP 15-ac101TU

For a laptop at this price level, the HP 15 looks really good. Instead of a simple texture, HP has gone with a diamond pattern for the lid which enhances the aesthetic appeal. The laptop is a decent entry point for those looking at a basic Windows 10 OS. The HP 15-ac101TU wins has a slim and sleek design. There’s a 10% discount on this HP laptop. Offered at Rs. 30,990, the deal is 60% claimed as of now.
- 5.6-inch screen with Intel HD Graphic 5500
- 2GHz Intel Core i3 5005u processor
- 4GB RAM and 1TB hard drive.
- Windows 10 pre-loaded. The deal is 60% claimed as of now.
 

Other great deals worth mentioning:

Apple Macbook Pro

The Macbook is currently the best in 50K or above range and is currently available at a sweet price of Rs. 50, 999 down from Rs. 78, 990 which gives you an amazing 35% discount. So if you’re looking for a high-end laptop right now, this is the one to go for. The deal is 76% claimed already, so you may want to decide fast for this one.

 

We’ll update the list as new deals come in. The prices mentioned above are subject to change as all mentioned deals are for limited periods of time only.
November 7, 2015
Dell Reveals World’s First Convertible 4K PC With a 12.5 Inch Display

Dell has just revealed the world’s first 2-in-1 convertible 4K PC – the XPS 12. It has a 12.5 inch 4K InfinityEdge display and shifts between being a tablet and a laptop. It weighs 2.8 pounds and is powered by a sixth-generation Intel Core M processor with a clock speed of up to 2.7GHz. It also comes with Intel HD Graphics 515, 8GB of RAM and two storage variants of either a 128GB hard drive or 256GB of SSD storage.

The display resolution is 3840 x 2160 pixels and the 4K display can be attached to the keyboard via a magnetic connection. The new XPS 12 also supports the Dell Active Pen, that works on OneNote, sketching apps, and Microsoft Edge.

On the camera front it has an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. The hardware comes with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, along with a built-in USB Type-C port and an SD card reader.

Dell has also refreshed their XPS 13 and XPS 15 laptops internally. The XPS 13 will now be powered by a sixth-generation Intel processor, with a clock speed of up to 3.4GHz Core i7 and the Intel HD Graphics 520. On the storage front it will have a PCie SSD storage that can go up to 1TB and a 16GB of RAM.

The display comes with two options now, first it has a QuadHD+ 3200 x 1800p touchscreen model and second, a full HD 1920 x 1080p anti-glare non-touchscreen model. The device comes with two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card slot, and a Thunderbolt 3 port and can get up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.

The XPS 15 on the other hand is a slightly heavier laptop weighing 3.9 pounds and also has a 15 inch display. It has been made compatible in order to support a 4K display, sixth-generation Intel Core processors Core i7 quad-core, Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M graphics with 2GB of GDDR5 RAM, up to 16GB of RAM, along with a hard drive or SSD that goes up to 1TB of storage, and Thunderbolt 3.

The XPS 12 will be available from November on Dell’s website and will start at a price of about Rs.65,070 for the full HD model and About Rs.84,610 for the 4K model with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD.

The XPS 13 and 15 will be available from the 8th of October on the same website with the XPS 1 starting at a price of about Rs.52,043 and the XPS 15 starting at Rs.65,070.

October 8, 2015
Dell-EMC To Be Part Of A Merger Deal

In an attempt to shake off its PC-only image, Dell has entered into talks with EMC, the cloud commuting company, for a merger deal. It remains unknown at this point if it will be a partial or an entire merger. Reportedly, EMC has been exploring options based on the federation structure it has raised with partnerships in various vendors from the industry, which include names like VMWare, Red Hat, VCE, and Pivotal.

If the deal materializes, it would mean strengthening of the company’s stability in Asia. Dell’s Asia Pacific president, Amit Midha says,

“I think we clearly have to communicate our end to end message of security integration, cloud, future-ready infrastructure, software-defined infrastructure; all of these messages are not easily understood by companies so we have more work to do.”

This merger with an established cloud computing company would perhaps let Dell expand its identity. Based in Texas, Dell is now a leading name in the tech world, having come a long way since its inception in 1984. It’s decision to buy EMC would undoubtedly lead to interesting developments on the technology front internationally, but more importantly, closer home in Asia.

October 8, 2015