New Dell Studio XPS 1340 from Bestbuy for $929.99

Enjoy your favorite movies and videos in crystal clarity on this laptop’s 13.3″ CCFL widescreen via the power of its built-in NVIDIA 9400M graphics. An Intel Core 2 Duo processor provides advanced dual-core multitasking with breakthrough power efficiency.Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded Which Windows 7 edition is best for you? Compare.Learn more about Intel processors. Information provided by Intel.

The new black Dell Studio XPS 1340 from Bestbuy now increased its price from $899.99 from last quarter to $929.99 along with some essential changes to internal components. Changes are in red. The major change is the new $929.99 model now features Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 clocked at 2.53GHz instead of the 2.4GHz with the $899.99 model, otherwise everything is pretty much the same — which is great because Dell Studio XPS 1340 is a pretty solid-line performance & ultra-portable PC laptop. Bestbuy claims it has a longer battery life with the same 6-cell Li-ion battery, I assume that’s because of the operating system – Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

The major reason why PC Laptop running Windows 7 is much more efficient compare to Windows XP or Vista is the current operating system uses the system resources much more efficiently – with almost a 33% boost in energy saving and that made this beastly Dell Studio XPS 1340 a Energy Star Qualified PC Laptop. This is a great accomplishment from Microsoft since the release of Windows 7.

Still there are downside to this new Dell Laptop. This laptop still isn’t quite top of the line when comparing with the newly released Macbook with its uni body polycarbonate case and its new 7-hours worth of battery life. But consider for $929.99 you are getting a much, in fact way more powerful and efficient laptop (If you buy an extra 9-cell battery, which will extend your laptop battery life to up to around 10 hours (4 hrs + at least 5 hrs), that cost would made up the price difference to an $999.99 Macbook)

Here is a full specification (Content Provided by Bestbuy). Changes are in Blue

Enjoy your favorite movies and videos in crystal clarity on this laptop’s 13.3″ CCFL widescreen via the power of its built-in NVIDIA 9400M graphics. An Intel® Core™2 Duo processor provides advanced dual-core multitasking with breakthrough power efficiency.

• Windows 7 Home Premium preloaded

What’s Included

• Dell Studio XPS Laptop with Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor
• 6-cell lithium-ion battery
• Power cord/cable
• Software: Microsoft Works, Napster 1 year unlimited streaming plus 60 free music downloads and more
• Owner’s manual

Product Features

• From our expanded online assortment; not available in all Best Buy stores
• Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor P8700

  Features 2 processing cores, a 1066MHz system bus, a 3MB cache and 2.53GHz processor speed per core.

• 2 high-performance processing cores

  To run multiple demanding applications simultaneously without hesitation.

• 4GB DDR3 memory

  For multitasking power, expandable to 8GB.

• Slot-loading multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive

  Watch DVD movies and create custom DVDs and CDs.

• 13.3″ CCFL-backlit WXGA edge-to-edge widescreen display

  With TrueLife technology and 1280 x 800 resolution delivers intense detail and clarity.

• 500GB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)

  Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.

• Built-in facial recognition technology

  Allows secure access to the laptop for enhanced data security.

• Integrated NVIDIA 9400M graphics

  For crystal-clear image quality. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV or HD monitor.

• Built-in 2.0MP webcam

  Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends.

• 8-in-1 digital media reader

  Supports Secure Digital, Hi-Speed Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, Secure Digital IO, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card formats for transferring digital media.

• 1 IEEE 1394 (FireWire) interface and 3 high-speed USB 2.0 ports

  For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.

• Built-in Dell 1510N Wireless-N mini card (802.11n)

  Lets you connect to the Internet without wires.

• Built-in 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN

  With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.

• Weighs 4.9 lbs. and measures just 1.4″ thin

  For easy portability.

• Long battery life

  Of up to 4 hours and 40 minutes to give you more time away from an outlet.

• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Edition 64-bit operating system preinstalled

  Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.

• Software package included

  With Microsoft Works, Napster 1 year unlimited streaming plus 60 free music downloads and more.

• ENERGY STAR qualified

  Designed to use less energy and meets strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.

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