Dell Unveils the Inspiron 13z – the Latest in Thin and Powerful Computing

Manila, Philippines September 28, 2011 – Dell today announced the new Inspiron 13z laptop, extending the company’s emphasis on thin and powerful computing, and broadening the ultra-mobile “z” distinction to Inspiron, Dell’s best-selling Consumer laptop brand.  The new Inspiron 13z combines sizzling performance, rich features, and chic design in a small, take anywhere “companion” laptop, whether it’s for taking notes in class, or communicating with family across the country[i].

“The new Inspiron 13z is the most powerful ultra-thin Inspiron laptop we’ve ever offered,” said Christopher Papa, Country Manager – Consumer, Small and Medium Business, Dell Philippines. “Today’s ‘on-the-go’ lifestyle demands portability and power, so your favorite content is always at your fingertips.”

Accessible Style On-the-Go

The Inspiron 13z is the perfect portable entertainment device. Featuring a brilliant high-definition widescreen (1366-768dpi) display and built-in SRS Premium Sound HD, it enables users to enjoy a theater-like experience by streaming full HD movies and video wirelessly with Intel Wireless Display technology[ii]or by connecting via HDMI cable to a compatible big-screen HDTV.

The Inspiron 13z comes with blazing fast 2^nd generation Intel Core i processors, Microsoft® Windows 7 operating system, and high-performance on-processor graphics allowing for longer battery life. A built-in media card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and the newest USB 3.0 technology for faster content transfers are also available as standard. Other optional features include up to 8GB of memory[iii], a choice of a 320GB or 500GB hard drive or 128GB of solid state storage[iv].

The Inspiron 13z is also pre-installed with the Dell Stage user interface, which offers one-click access to your favorite content including music, photos and video, and SyncUP powered by Nero can keep content and personal information synched with other Stage-enabled Dell PCs and mobile devices within your home Wi-Fi network.

All of these are packed into a stylish design that’s thin, lightweight, and is available in standard Diamond Black or optional Fire Red LCD back and matching palmrest, full-size chiclet-style keyboard and HD webcam.

The Inspiron 13z is the latest in a series of rolling introductions of Dell’s thin and powerful mobile products launching through the end of the year. Beginning with the XPS 15z, an ultimate blend of performance and style, the Inspiron 13z makes this “uncompromising” concept more accessible than ever. Visit Dell.com to read product reviews and get more information about the new Inspiron13z, and browse the latest technology, whether for school, play, or work.

DELL DELIVERS NEW PCs THAT KEEP PACE WITH TODAY’S MULTI-TASKING MAVENS

Dell PCs with AMD’s VISION Technology allow people to choose the technology they need to suit their lifestyle 

Manila, Philippines - Dell today unveiled new PCs designed for busy multi-taskers who demand their technology keeps pace with their up- tempo lives. Featuring AMD’s VISION Technology

These PCs deliver a seamless intersection of social networking, entertainment and multimedia creation. 

“These new Dell PCs with AMD Vision technology are feature-packed, yet budget-friendly. They’re perfect for listening to music, streaming video and gaming, while connecting with friends and family via social networking sites and blogs,” said Walt Mayo, Vice President and General Manager, Dell Consumer Asia. “The Studio XPS 7100 desktop, in particular, delivers a seamless experience for multitasking entertainment activities and multimedia creation.”  

New Products with VISION Technology 

The Dell Studio XPS 7100 is one of the first desktops available to support the powerful AMD Phenom™ II X6 six-core processor with AMD Turbo Core technology, as well as available quad-core Athlon™ II  processors, for incredibly fast HD media creation, advanced multimedia capabilities, multi-tasking and gaming. With six-core processor power, the Studio XPS 7100 offers exceptional multitasking performance and features a cutting edge, tilt-back design in premium Carbide Silver color. Other key features include:

• Oversized 460-watt power supply to support future expansion and hardware upgrades including AMD 125W class CPUs and 225W class graphics.
• Up to 16GB of fast DDR3* dual-channel memory;
• Up to 4TB* (terabytes)of hard drive storage;
• Premium integrated ports include, eSATA, Optical SPDIF and HDMI for more digital connections; and,
• Integrated 19-in-one media card reader and SATA 6GB for higher speed disk transfer of HD media;

Other Highlights:

Dell also announced region-specific systems with VISION Technology from AMD. The Dell Inspiron M301z, a stylish, lightweight (less than 4 pounds*/1.8 Kg) and thin (less than 1-inch) laptop with dazzling 13.3-inch widescreen display. For outstanding performance, the Inspiron M301z is available with up to an AMD Turion™ II Neo K625 II low-voltage processor that offers great battery life for on-the-go entertainment. 

The Inspiron M301z sports a sleek, svelte, curvy design that makes it easy to bring entertainment and other projects on the go.  Gorgeous and nimble doesn’t mean it compromises performance though, with powerful integrated ATi  Mobility Radeon HD 4200 graphics, roomy hard drives up to 640GB*, a maximum 8GB of memory*  and a great software package. With a built-in HDMI port carrying both high-definition video and audio in a single cable, the M301z can be easily connected to a large screen TV or computer monitor for an even better media playback experience. 

The new Dell Inspiron M501R, at Dell retail partners, brings quad-core performance to the popular Inspiron lineup. It features an available AMD Phenom™ II Quad-Core processor with integrated ATi Mobility Radeon graphics or optional ATi Mobility Radeon discrete graphics for an even better visual experience. In addition to these powerful CPU and graphics options, the M501R has a 15.6-inch high-definition widescreen display and is available with up to 8GB memory*  and 640GB hard drive storage. 

Dell designed the mid-size Inspiron M501R to be stylish wherever it goes with sleek new contours, curved edges, chrome accents and brushed metal-like finishes on LCD backs. It’s easy to use, too, with great software, smudge-resistant palmrest, a full-size keyboard with adjacent 10-key numeric keypad and stiff chassis for exceptional reliability and durability.

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