Two new laptops of Dell: Inspiron 630m and Inspiron XPS M170

Targeting opposite ends of the spectrum, Dell releases an ultraportable laptop and a refresh to the powerful Inspiron XPS.

Offering mobility is the Inspiron 630m. Weighing 2.5kg, Intel’s 915GM chipset allows for low power consumption. Dell claims a battery life of more than five hours for effective work on the move. Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth keeps users connected and the 14.1-inch TFT widescreen panel can be fitted with an antiglare TrueLife screen coating for high-definition images.

For gaming enthusiasts, the Inspiron XPS M170 updates the acclaimed XPS laptop. Retaining the same 17-inch TFT screen chassis design for optimum visual performance, the XPS M170 uses an nVidia GeForce Go 7800 GTX graphics chip for high-end gaming. Measuring just 394 x 282 x 49mm, the M170 provides mobility lacking from many gaming laptops. With multimedia buttons lining the chassis, and a built-in subwoofer, the laptop functions as much as a home-entertainment centre as a gaming system.