New Dell Inspiron 1501 and Dell Latitude 131L Notebooks
Dell have anounced two new laptops for the holidays. The Dell Inspiron 1501, aimed at consumers and small businesses, and the Dell Latitude 131L, small business customers interested in productivity. The most interesting part in both systems is the AMD processor. It looks like Dell is really getting into selling both AMD and Intel machines. I think that is a great thing. More choice is always better.
The Dell Inspiron 1501 features:
- AMD TurionTM 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology as an option; prices start at $649 (USD)
- Mobile AMD SempronTM processor is standard; Prices start at $549 (USD)
- Integrated wireless networking
- Standard with 512MB shared3 memory and 60GB hard drive4; customers can upgrade to 2GB3 memory and 120GB hard drive
- Minimum 512 MB of shared memory3 and a 60GB4 hard drive
- New integrated graphics with up to 256 MB of HyperMemory5 performance enabling excellent entertainment and casual gaming experiences
- Standard 3-in-1 media card reader easily transfers digital files from cameras and MP3 players
- A 15.4-inch widescreen display with optional TrueLife technology
- Wide aspect screens which can provide up to 30 percent more viewable area over standard aspect XGA display
- Corel Snapfire Plus SE helps customers manage all of their digital photos and video clips. It helps them create, edit, organize and share photos and projects such as calendars, greeting cards and scrapbooks to enjoy with family and friends.
Dell Latitude 131L features:
- AMD TurionTM 64 X2 dual-core mobile technology as an option; prices start at $899;
- Mobile AMD SempronTM processor is standard; prices start at $629;
- Integrated graphics options
- Wide-aspect Displays
- Windows VistaTM Capable
- Manage your settings easily with Dell QuickSet software
- Optional CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service