Dell XPS 14z

Considering the various features that the Dell XPS 14z comes with, it is always quite surprising to see how thin and light this model actually is. For many people who are usually on the go but would like to find a lightweight notebook that doesn’t compromise on the features availed for the user; this might just be what you have been looking for.

 

What’s more is the Dell XPS 14z cinches an outstanding performance and is likely to boost your overall productivity. As if that is not enough, this laptop has a sturdy design hence unlike many traditional laptops, can withstand the pressures of every day use.

 

Last but not least, this Dell model is additionally a brilliant choice due to its impressive keyboard. Compared to other models and brands in its class, the Dell XPS 14z has one of the best keyboards for typing.

 

Design

Dell XPS 14z is exquisitely designed to provide users with maximum aesthetic appeal. For buyers who care a lot about the general beauty of a laptop they are using, she sleek and stylish design of this model will certainly not disappoint. It has a great build quality and a unique modern metallic exterior giving it a premium attractive look.

 

This notebook is made from an anodized aluminum material with a silver chassis. However the deck region has been made using a dark-gray magnesium alloy material. Two speaker grilles can be spotted on the deck. The hinges are aluminum made too.

 

The Dell XPS 14z comes with a plastic silver keyboard which has well spaced keys to provided total comfort when typing. The keyboard is backlit as well hence can be used for typing even in dim lit rooms or environments. Its keyboard has an excellent responsive touchpad with one set of dedicated click buttons.

 

This notebook has a 14 inch screen and is so far considered the thinnest notebook to ever have a 14 inch screen and an optical drive at the same time. Weighing at 4.4 pounds with dimensions of 0.9 × 13.2 × 9.2 inches (HWD), this laptop is easy to carry around and can properly fit in your laptop bag.

It has one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.0 port, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet and a headphone/mic jack.

 

Features

1. Operating System: MS Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)

2. Processor: 2.80 GHz Intel Core i7-2640M

3. RAM: 8GB

4. Hard Drive Size: 750GB (SATA Hard Drive)

5. Hard Drive Speed: 7,200rpm

6. Screen Display Size: 14”

7. Native Resolution: 1366 × 768

8. Touchpad Size: 3.9 × 2.1 inches

9. Optical Drive DVD/- RW

10. Optical Drive Speed: 8X

11. Graphics Card: Intel HD 3000 Graphics, Nvidia GeForce GT 520M

12. Video Memory: 1GB

13. Webcam: 1.3MP

14. Bluetooth 3.0

15. USB Ports: 2

16. Other Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, Headphone/mic jack

17. Card Slots: 7-1 card reader

18. Weight: 4.4 Ibs

19. Height: 0.9 inches

20. Width: 13.2 inches

21. Depth: 9.2 inches

22. Battery Life: 5:23 hours

23. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/n

 

Pros

Dell XPS 14z has an elegant yet robust design which greatly increases its durability. It is lightweight and can be carried while on the go. The keyboard is terrific for typing. The notebook delivers a solid performance plus it has a large hard drive space.

 

Cons

The battery life is quite short and may not be good or reliable when traveling. Narrow viewing angles.

 

Conclusion

Dell XPS 14z is a worthy notebook for your money. It has a sophisticated stylish design, large hard drive and an impressive performance.