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Available in 13", 14", 15" & 17" screens
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GREAT FOR
Anyone seeking a powerful computing experience in an ultrathin, luxury-designed package. | Experience raw power on one of the world’s thinnest fully-featured laptops. XPS 14z features 2nd Gen Intel Core processors and a roomy 14” screen in a 13" body. | Our new 15” high-end laptop, with 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors | Our new 17” high-end laptop, with 2nd generation Intel® Core™ Processors |
Processor
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2860QM processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.60 GHz) | |
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| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2637M processor (1.70 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.80 GHz,TPM) | |
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2760QM processor (2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.50 GHz) | |
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2467M processor (1.60 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.30 GHz,TPM) | |
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz) | |
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM processor (2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz) |
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2860QM processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.60 GHz) |  | | ||
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| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2637M processor (1.70 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.80 GHz,TPM) | | |||
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2760QM processor (2.40 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.50 GHz) | | | ||
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2467M processor (1.60 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.30 GHz,TPM) | | |||
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5-2450M processor (2.50 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz) | | |||
| 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM processor (2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 3.10 GHz) | | |
Operating System
| Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate SP1 64bit (English) | |
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| Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 64bit (English) | |
| Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (English) |
| Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate SP1 64bit (English) | | | | |
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| Genuine Windows® 7 Professional SP1 64bit (English) | | | | |
| Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium SP1 64bit (English) | | | | |
Memory*
| 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (4 x 4GB) (available in 3D only) | |
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| 12GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (3 x 4GB) | |
| 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4GB) | |
| 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB) | |
| 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz Memory |
| 16GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (4 x 4GB) (available in 3D only) | | |||
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| 12GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (3 x 4GB) | | |||
| 8GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (2 x 4GB) | | | | |
| 4GB 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM (1 x 4GB) | | |||
| 4GB Dual Channel DDR3 1333MHz Memory | |
Chipset
| Intel® QS67 Dimensions Height: 0.24-0.71” (6-18mm) / Width: 12.4” (316mm) / Depth 8.1” (205mm) Starting at Weight* Starting at 2.99lbs (1.36kg)* Productivity & Entertainment Software Adobe® Reader X, Microsoft® Office Starter (reduced–functionality versions of Word and Excel with advertising), WebCam Central, Skype™ with H.264 enablement, Skyhook (post launch), Internet Explorer®, Windows Live™ Essentials Wave 4, McAfee® SecurityCenter trial, Dell DataSafe, Dell Stage Construction Machined aluminum in silver Carbon fiber composite base Magnesium palmrest with soft touch paint | Intel® HM67 | Intel® HM67 | Intel® HM67 |
Video Card
| 3GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M with 3D enabled | |
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| 3GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M With Optimus | |
| 2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M graphics with Optimus | |
| NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M 1GB graphics | |
| Intel® HD 3000 graphics |
| 3GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M with 3D enabled | | |||
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| 3GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 555M With Optimus | | |||
| 2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M graphics with Optimus | | |||
| NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M 1GB graphics | | |||
| Intel® HD 3000 graphics | |
Display
| 3D 17.3" (43.94cm) FHD WLED TL (1920x1080) with 3D glasses | |
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| Elemental Silver Aluminum and 13.3" Hi-Def (720p) True Life(1366x768) WLED Display with 1.3MP Webcam | |
| 15.6"(39.6cm) HD WLED True-Life (1366x768) with Multi Touch | |
| 14.0" (35.6cm) HD WLED True-Life (1366x768) | |
| 17.3"(43.94cm) FHD WLED AG (1920x1080) | |
| 17.3" (43.94cm) HD+ WLED TL (1600x900) | |
| 15.6" (39.6cm) HD (1366x768) WLED display with TrueLife™ |
| 3D 17.3" (43.94cm) FHD WLED TL (1920x1080) with 3D glasses | | |||
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| Elemental Silver Aluminum and 13.3" Hi-Def (720p) True Life(1366x768) WLED Display with 1.3MP Webcam | | |||
| 15.6"(39.6cm) HD WLED True-Life (1366x768) with Multi Touch | | |||
| 14.0" (35.6cm) HD WLED True-Life (1366x768) | | |||
| 17.3"(43.94cm) FHD WLED AG (1920x1080) | | |||
| 17.3" (43.94cm) HD+ WLED TL (1600x900) | | |||
| 15.6" (39.6cm) HD (1366x768) WLED display with TrueLife™ | |
Audio and Speakers
| High Definition Audio + Waves MaxxAudio® 4 1.5W x2 = 3W total | High Definition Audio +Waves MaxxAudio ® 5.1 Surround sound can be supported via HDMI | JBL 2.1 Designed & Certified Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio ® 2.1 Audio: 2 X 4W + 12W sub-woofer 20W Total | JBL 2.1 Designed & Certified Speakers +Waves MaxxAudio® 3 2.1 Audio: 2 X 5W + 12W sub-woofer = 22W Total peak audio performance |
Hard Drive
Power
| 47WHr battery; 6-Cell Li-Polymer (built-in)* *Battery is built-in to the laptop and is not replaceable by the customer. Up to 8 hours, 53 minutes battery life* AC Adaptor 45W AC adaptor Keyboard/Touchpad Standard full size, backlit chiclet keyboard; spill-resistant Glass integrated button touchpad with gesture support | 8-Cell Prismatic (58WHr, 2.0AHr) AC Adapter 65 Watt AC adaptor for UMA graphics, 90 Watt AC adaptor for discrete graphics | 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) standard; Up to 5 hours, 23 minutes* of battery life with 6-cell battery 9-cell LI (2.8Ah); Up to 8 hours, 29 minutes* of battery life with 9-cell battery | 6-cell LI (2.6Ah) - 56WHr Lithium Ion standard 9-cell LI (2.8Ah 90Whr); Up to 5 hours, 22 minutes* of battery life with 9-cell battery 130W AC adapter standard; 150W AC adapter with 3GB graphics or 3D config |
Camera
| 1.3MP webcam with dual array digital microphones | 1.3MP HD with dual array digital microphones | 2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264) | 2.0MP HD with single digital mic (H.264) |
Wireless
| Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 802.11 a/g/n with Intel® Smart Connect Technology + Bluetooth 3.0 Intel® Wireless Display ready* | 10/100/1000 Ethernet network standard Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 802.11 agn (2x2) Bluetooth 3.0 (not available in Russia) Intel® Wireless Display ready* Media Card Reader 7-in-1 supporting MMC, SD, xD, MS, MS Pro, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo | Wi-Fi Options: Intel ® Centrino ® Wireless-N 1030 (1x2 bgn + Bluetooth) Bluetooth Options: Bluetooth® 3.0 WiDi (Not available in 3D) Wired communications Integrated Gigabit ethernet 10/100/1000 Modem upsell via USB dongle | Wireless Wi-Fi Options: Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 (1x2bgn) Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 (1x2 bgn+ Bluetooth) Mobile Broadband Options: (WWAN) (not available on 3D panel) Dell Wireless 5540 HSPA mobile broadband* mini card Bluetooth Options: Bluetooth® Internal (3.0) mini-card WiDi (Not available in 3D) Wired Communication Integrated Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Modem upsell via USB dongle |
Ports, Slots & Chassis
| USB 3.0 (1)+ USB 2.0 with PowerShare (1); mini DisplayPort (1); Headset Jack (1) | HDMI 1.4 (1), Mini DisplayPort (1), RJ-45 (1), headphone (1), microphone (1) 2 total USB ports; USB 3.0 (1); USB 2.0 (1) Starting at Weights Starting at 4.36lbs (1.98 kg) Starting at 4.12lbs (1.87 kg) with optional SSD Dimensions (HxWxD) Height: 0.9” (23mm) / Width: 13.9” (335mm) / Depth 9.21” (234mm) Display 14” High Definition (720p) WLED with TrueLife™ with edge-to-edge glass (1366x768); 200-nit typical Keyboard/Touchpad Standard full size, backlit chiclet keyboard; spill-resistant Multi-Touchpad with Integrated Scrolling & Gestures and two mechanical buttons; 100 x 53 mm - centered on system Productivity & Entertainment Software Dell™ Stage & WebCam Central, Skype™, Adobe® Acrobat® Reader X, Adobe Photoshop® Elements Trial 8, Microsoft® Office Starter 2010 (reduced–functionality versions of Word and Excel with advertising), Internet Explorer 8, Windows Live™, McAfee SecurityCenter trial, Dell DataSafe; Roxio Creator Starter, NVIDIA TV Play | Externally Accessible Mini DisplayPort (1), 2 total USB 3.0 1 USB 2.0 (eSATA/powershare combo) Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45) HDMI 1.4 AC adapter connector Audio jacks (headphone with SPDIF support (2), 1 Mic-in) Dimensions & Weight Width: 15" (381mm) Height: 1.3" (32.2mm) front /1.5" (38.2mm) back) Depth: 10.4" (265.4mm) Weight: Starting weight of 5.96lbs (2.70kg)* with 6-cell battery; 6.33lbs (2.87kg)* with 9-cell battery TV tuner Yes (optional integrated) 9-in-1 media card reader Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD Others Multimedia control buttons External display, wireless on/off, extended battery life, brightness -, brightness +, mute, volume -, volume +, rewind, play/pause, forward, touchpad deactivation button Capacitive keys Windows® Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button LED lights Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge. | Externally Accessible Mini DisplayPort (1), 2 total USB 3.0 2 total USB 2.0 (1 / 1 eSATA/powershare combo) Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45) HDMI 1.4 AC adapter connector Audio jacks:headphone(2 total) with SPID/F support (1), 1 Mic-in Dimensions & Weight Width: 16.3" (414.9mm) Height: 1.3" (32.8mm) front . 1.5" (38.5mm) back Depth: 11.3" (287.3mm) Weight: Starting at 3.36kg / 7.41lbs (with 6-cell battery); 3.53kg/ 7.79lbs (with 9-cell battery) Others Multimedia Control Buttons External display, wireless on/off, extended battery life, brightness -, brightness +, volume +, rewind, play/pause, forward, touchpad deactivation button Capacitive Keys Windows® Mobility Center, Audio control panel, user configurable launch button LED Lights Palmrest: battery indicator, wireless and caps lock; hinge: hard drive activity and battery charge. TV Tuner Yes (optional integrated) 9-in-1 media card reader Supporting SD, SDIO, SDXC, SDHC, MS, MS Pro, MMC, MSXC, xD |
Regulatory
Optical Drive
| Slot load 8x DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD) (9.5mm) | 8x DVD+/-RW (standard), Blu-ray Disc™ combo (reads Blu-ray Disc™ & writes to CD/DVD), Blu-ray Disc™ Burner (reads/writes CDs, DVDs, BDs); 12.7mm tray load | Blu-ray Disc™ combo (reads Blu-ray Disc™ & writes to CD/DVD); 12.7mm tray load |