Dell Studio 15 with 720p-capable Display Launches

Dell have officially launched their latest 15-inch notebook, the Dell Studio 15. Outfitted with a 15.6-inch 720p-capable 1366 x 768 LED backlit display, the Studio 15 has its choice of Core 2 Duo processors, together with ATI Mobility Radeon HD4570 graphics and optional Blu-ray.

Other specs include a 2-megapixel webcam, WiFi b/g (with a/g/n an option), optional Bluetooth and 3G HSPA. Connectivity includes two USB 2.0 ports and a combo USB/eSATA, together with HDMI, VGA, gigabit Ethernet, audio in/out, Firewire and a 34mm ExpressCard slot.

The Dell Studio 15 kicks off at $649 with an Intel Core 2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz processor (T9550, T9600 and T9800 CPUs are available) and 3GB of DDR2 RAM (up to 8GB is available). Up to 320GB of 7,200rpm storage is available, or up to 500GB if you’re willing to settle for a 5,400rpm drive; the standard optical drive is an 8x DVD burner.



Tech Specs:
 

Processors
Up to Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB) High bin speed available: T9550, T9600, T9800
Operating System
Up to 64-bit Genuine Windows Vista®  Ultimate
Memory
Up to 8GB Dual Channel 800MHz DDR2 memory support.
Chipset
Upto Intel®  Cantiga GM45 (for UMA) and PM45 (for Discrete)
Graphics
Intel®  Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD Studio 15 discrete upsells: 256MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570 512MB3 ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4570
LCD Display
Glossy widescreen 15.6 inch LED HD display (1366 x 768)
Audio and Speakers
Intel High Definition Audio 2.2 Optional Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB Software Suite
Hard Drives
Up to 500GB5 configured with a 5400 RPM SATA hard drive Up to 320GB5 with a 7200 RPM SATA HDD
Optical Drives
8X Slot Load CD/DVD Writer (DVD+/-RW) 6X Slot Load Blue-ray/CD/DVD Combo Drive
Power
4-cell 37WHr Li-Ion Battery 6-cell 56WHr Li-Ion Battery 9-cell 85WHr Li-Ion Battery
Camera
Built-in 2.0MP webcam
Wireless
Wi-Fi Options: Dell Wireless 1397 802.11b/g Half Mini Card Intel WiFi Link 5100 802.11 a/g/n Half Mini Card Dell 1510 802.11 n Half Mini Card Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11 a/g/n Half Mini Card Mobile Broadband Options: Dell 5530 HSPA mini-card Bluetooth Options: Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Internal (2.1) mini-card
Ports, Slots, Chassis
Externally Accessible (2) USB 2.0 compliant 4-pin ports (1) USB/eSATA combination port HDMI connector 15-pin VGA video connector Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45) AC adapter connector Audio jacks (1 line-in, 1-line out, 1 Mic-in) 4-pin IEEE 1394 port 34 mm ExpressCard slot Internal Card Slots 2 Mini-Card 1 Half Mini-Card 2 Full Mini-Card Dimensions & Weight Width: 14.6" (371.6mm) Height: 1.0" (25.3mm) front / 1.5" (38.9mm) back Depth: 10.0" (252.9mm) Weight: Starting weight of 5.54 lbs. (2.515 kg) with 15.6” HD TL LED, 6-cell battery, integrated graphics and a DVD+RW drive. Weights will vary depending on configurations and manufacturing variability.

Source: Dell