The computer manufacturer Dell introduces its new XPS notebooks. They offer displays with 15.6 or 17.3 inch LED backlit display and graphics solutions for the new “GeForce 400″ series by NVIDIA Optimus technology. The facilities include also fast interfaces such as USB 3.0, as well as speakers from JBL.

With the new notebooks 15 XPS and XPS 17 therefore back the name “XPS” as its own series. You should mainly provide mobile entertainment with its facilities. Current include a HD LED display with 1,366 × 766 pixels when the XPS 15 15.6-inch, Intel’s “Core ix” CPUs, NVIDIA’s GeForce 400 graphics, DDR3 memory, JBL speakers and new interfaces such as Intel wireless display, Bluetooth 3.0 and USB 3.0. According to Dell, the newcomers are also the first Skype Certified notebooks with high-definition webcams.

Still they are touted as “3D-ready”: in conjunction with NVIDIA’s 3DTV-Play-Software should it be possible to connect the laptops directly to 3D-HDTVs and enjoy 3D material such as some PC games or 3D-Blu-ray-Discs in stereoscopic 3D. The Shutterbrille required for this is however not included, and a Blu-ray drive is only Optionally selectable. There are speakers from JBL used, whose overall performance is to be at comparatively high 22 Watts as audio solution. A subwoofer with 12 Watts doing covers the lower frequency range.

Externally, the XPS models offer silver anodized aluminium for the lid and the palm rest and curves dominate the shape of the frame. There are still alternative over 140 designs by artists in the Design Studio to choose. This offer is there but only for the XPS 15, which is already found in the hotel’s own shop. Later, the designs for the XPS 17 17.3 inch should be available.

“The new Dell XPS 15″ Photo Gallery (6 pictures)

According to press release, the Dell XPS 15 from 599 euro and the Dell XPS 17 729 euros now should be available. In the US version of the press release is also a 14-inch model (XPS 14). Whether this is intended for the European market, unclear at first.

“The new Dell XPS 17″ Photo Gallery (9 pictures)