After Studio 17, it is the turn of the Dell Studio XPS 16 notebook Intel Calpella platform 16 as being updated by Dell with the option to switch to 32nm CPUs Arrandale Core and Core i5 i7. The Integrated Office Works 9.0 is installed and a facial recognition system via the webcam now. A license for one year Computrace LoJack for Laptops is also included. You can learn more about it by visiting our dedicated section.
By default, Dell Studio XPS 16 notebook is sporty a black finish with leather, black on the hood. But for the same price, he can choose a white finish and red, always with the leather on the cover. Beyond that, side options, it is possible to customize this laptop with an Intel Core i5-540m (2.53 GHz) or Core i7-620M (2.66 GHz), up to 8 GB DDR3 1333 MHz, a 128 SSD GB or 256 GB module Wi-Fi a / b / g / n or a Windows 7 Home / Integral.
We particularly appreciate the presence of a full HD RGB LED which offers a richer color than traditional LCD LED, and thus a better display. In addition, this resolution is very comfortable office / web surfing and is particularly suitable for multimedia and especially HD video playback. We regret it all the more an option of Blu-Ray is not proposed.
This laptop is versatile comfortable in everyday use and multitasking thanks to its processor Arrandale and good amount of RAM. Unfortunately, it will not be fully exploited by the system which is a 32-bit edition and not 64-bit Windows 7. The fast hard drive at 7200 rpm using him to make the system responsive and connectivity is significant with HDMI, DisplayPort, e-SATA and Firewire. Damage, however, that the Wi-Fi n not be included as standard.
In turn, the dedicated graphics card Radeon Mobility HD4670 can play many titles even recent. However, an adaptation of levels of detail, see the resolution will be necessary because of the Full HD panel. To learn more about the Dell XPS Studio 16 with Intel Calpella platform with 32nm processor Arrandale Core i7 i5/Core direction Dell France. It is possible to get a Dell XPS Studio 16 with Intel Arrandale from 1199 euros. For this price, we find the following configuration:
| Screen | 16″ WXGA + TrueLife RGB LED backlight HD (1920 × 1080) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-520M (2.4 GHz) |
| RAM Installed (Max) | 4GB DDR3 1333 MHz (8 GB), 2 slots |
| storage space | 500GB 7200 rpm |
| Graphics | ATI Radeon Mobility HD4670 1GB dedicated |
| Optical Drive | DVD Recorder |
| Audio System | 7 2 speakers and a subwoofer |
| Webcam | 2.0 megapixels with 2 microphones |
| Network | Wi-Fi b / g + Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Yes, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR |
| Card Reader | 8 in 1 |
| Output (s) video | HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA |
| Fingerprint Reader | Non |
| Input (s) / Output (s) | Headset (x2), Micro |
| ExpressCard | ExpressCard54 |
| Firewire | Yes |
| USB | 3 USB 2.0 with 1 e-SATA combo PowerShare |
| Operating System | 7 Windows Home Premium |
| Battery | Li-ion 9-cell 85Whr |
| Autonomy announced | 4:51 max |
| Dimensions (mm) | 384.9 x 254.6 x24.1-33.95 |
| Weight | 2.87 Kg (with 6 cell battery) |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Finally, note that the Dell XPS Studio 16 is also available in Intel Centrino 2 platform as well as on Intel Calpella but with Intel Core i7 Clarksfield quad-core.

