Dell Slims Down with the XPS 14Z

Oct 3, 2011 by screentekinc

The Dell XPS 14z Image Source

In only 25 years technology has grown from the 1986 PC Convertible to the 2011 Dell XPS 14Z. Consider this, the PC Convertible weighed over 12 pounds and was only slightly smaller than a suitcase. Not exactly our idea of “portable”.  The Convertible wasn’t too stylish, either. Fast forward 25 years and you find the newly released Dell XPS 14Z.

Weighing in at 4 pounds portability is no longer an issue. The screen measures 23 millimeters thick, just under an inch and is built with an aluminum case resembling Apple’s MacBook Pro line. Sporting a 14” screen and a battery life up to 7 hours, the XPS 14Z has more than enough swagger to hold ones attention.

Additional Specs

• Processor: Intel Core i5-2410M processor with Turbo Boost
• Primary Memory (RAM): 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 2GB)
• Secondary Memory (HDD): Up to 500GB SATA hard drive (7200RPM)
• Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit
• Keyboard: LED Backlights underneath the keys
• Motherboard (Chipset): Intel HM67
• LANPort:
  Gigabit Ethernet LAN
• Wi-Fi connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
• USB Ports: 2 X USB 3.0, USB 2.0/eSATA combo with PowerShare

Due to release in the states by the end of the year, residents of China are already taking advantage of the XPS 14Z. Current asking price is around $1200 but the price may change come holiday season.