*New DeLL Inspiration XPS Notebook

[Trevor Schell]

Designed to provide maximum performance and a rich visual experience, the Dell InspironTM 9100 notebook is a powerful multimedia computer that can replace your desktop multimedia system. Because of a powerful Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Hyper-Threading technology and the dazzling high-performance and power-management features of an ATI MobilityTM RadeonTM 9700 graphics card, this new notebook utilizes desktop processor technology for running digital entertainment software such as music, movies, photos, digital editing and power-gaming applications. The Inspiron 9100 uses a 15.4-inch Wide Aspect UltraSharpTM LCD to render stunning images that are a pleasure to view on the widescreen display, and it comes with options for WXGA, WSXGA+ or WUXGA resolution.


Tons of Features and Options

The versatile Inspiron 9100 notebook provides a variety of configuration options to satisfy the most avid gamer or digital media enthusiast. Choose from a wide array of media bay options and multimedia features to design a system that's just right for your entertainment needs. System features and options include:

2.8, 3.0, 3.2 or 3.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor
400 MHz memory architecture supporting up to 2 GB of DDR memory
64 MB or 128 MB ATI Mobility Radeon 9700 graphics card
Integrated DVI, IEEE1394 and S-Video ports for connecting your multimedia devices
Four USB 2.0 ports to support your peripheral devices
Dell Media ExperienceTM software to make multimedia content simple to use
12-cell "smart" lithium ion battery for high capacity and operation on the go
Integrated Subwoofer for high-quality audio reproduction
Integrated dual-band 802.11 antennas with Mini-PCI card option for WiFi® support
56K1 modem and 10/100 Ethernet NIC for connection virtually anywhere you go
Hard drive options including 40 GB, 60 GB (5400 or 7200 rpm) or 80 GB capacities
Media device options including DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD+RW2, HDD or FDD



The stylish 9100 system is not only a joy to use...it's also a pleasure to look at with its attractive Moonlight Silver and Venice Blue color scheme. Choose from five optional QuickSnapTM customer color kits to add pizzazz to your notebook and make it stand out from the crowd.



Optimized for Multimedia Performance

Finally there's a multimedia notebook that rivals desktop systems for performance and power. The Inspiron 9100 notebook provides everything you need for a high-quality multimedia or gaming experience. Let us custom-configure the system that meets your needs. It's easy as Dell.




Trevor
My HomeTheater S.E.
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[JonMarsh]

Dell's a funny company....

Wide-Aspect 15.4" UltraSharpTM WUXGA LCD, the largest available notebook display size and highest possible resolution offered by Dell

Now, this is like saying, this is the biggest notebook display we offer, and implying it's the biggest available- of course, ignoring the HP, Apple and others 17".

With weight between 9 and 10 lb, this is definitely a desknote, though the display is a little small for that category.

Still, lots of processing and video power crammed into a pretty dense package! Undoubtedly something for Dell lovers to rejoice over!

~Jon




Earth First!
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[Chris D]

(once again relying on the line from "What About Bob")

I WANT.... I WANT..... I NNEEEEED, I NNEEEEEEEEEEED.....




CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"

[Chris D]

Actually, I just kinda got sweet on this deal, even though it's most likely something I can't afford. Here's a question that I can't figure out--can this notebook output digital audio signals? I'd like to find a laptop that could output both audio and video to a pre/pro for use as a semi-HTPC. It looks like the 9100/XPS can handle the video fine, but it doesn't say anything about being able to pass DD/DTS signals.




CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"

[P-Dub]

This is truely sad. My wife's Dell Inspiron 8000 had a dongle that provide a coax connection for digital out. I've looked through the specs and can't see that any of the new Dell's are providing that feature. I guess I'll have to look for another laptop supplier. I don't even know if any company provides a digital out.

We had lots of fun using the laptop as our souce to run a projector and sending the signal through to my DD receiver when we went on our holiday.




Paul

There are three kinds of people in this world; those that can count, and those that can't.

[Chris D]

I agree, it's sad. My el-cheapo portable DVD player worth about $130, but that I got for free in a rebate deal, even has a digital coaxial out port. (1/8" plug to RCA cable included).

I'd really like something that AS A MINIMUM has a digital video out port, VGA okay but DVI/HDMI preferred, and a digital audio out port, coaxial that can pass DD/DTS at least, but DVD-A and/or SACD preferred as well.

Do any decent laptops nowadays do this?




CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"