Dell Studio XPS 16 Expert Reviews

Running with the latest Intel Core i7, the Dell Studio XPS 16 is now equipped with the fastest mobile processor on the planet. Compared to the previous Core 2 Duo, the Core i7 claims to have better performance with stunning visuals from a 1GB ATI ...

Dell wants you to know that its latest Studio XPS line brings with it a level of prestigea refined segment for customers who seek luxury and style. The Dell Studio XPS 16 ($1,804 direct) accomplishes just that, succeeding the XPS M1530 as Dell's new ...

Strikingly gorgeous design. Blu-ray reader included. Vibrant RGB LED 16-inch widescreen. Excellent 1080p resolution. Illuminated keyboard. HDMI and DisplayPort technologies. WWAN options. Good graphics card. High-capacity battery is available.

Could be lighter.

The Dell Studio XPS 16 delivers a lavish media center experience with a unique design, home-theater features, and a vibrant RGB LED widescreen.

Performance and battery life test results updated 1/20, 10:30 a.m. PDT

Stylish without skimping on options Brilliant screen

Multimedia, maybe, but sub-par sound

Dell's Studio XPS 16 is squarely aimed at people who want to get a little more for their entertainment buck; it's a solidly built multimedia machine that piles on features without breaking the bank. Dell's Studio XPS 16 looks to be a solid choice for ...

The newly announced Dell Studio XPS 16 emphasizes both form and function--at a reasonable price.

Stylish design doesn't skimp on options ; Brilliant screen

Multimedia machine has subpar sound

Dell's Studio XPS 16 is squarely aimed at people who want to get a little more for their entertainment buck; it's a solidly built multimedia machine that piles on features without breaking the bank. Though we don't have the final results to back our ...

The Studio XPS 16 -- Dell's first true 16:9, 16-inch laptop -- is a smart-looking machine and a powerful performer. Although an unimpressive battery life limits its portability, it includes a number of upscale extras, such as leather trim and ...

Backlit keyboard ; edge-to-edge screen glass ; 16:9 aspect ratio display ; upscale design

Unimpressive battery life ; 1080p display costs extra ; new Studio XPS brand may get lost between the Inspiron, Studio and XPS lines

The Dell Studio XPS 16 adds upscale extras, such as a leather trim and backlit keyboard, to a standard set of components, without raising the price excessively. Despite a poor battery life that limits its portability, it's a strong performer and ...

Hot Stuff. Fans of Dell's efficient XPS series might once again get their money's worth - Dell now offers the Studio XPS 16 with an efficient ATI Mobility Radeon HD4670 graphic card. In comparison to the new Studio XPS range's configuration at its ...

Good application performance , Good 3D performance , Mediocre case heating in office mode , Reasonable system noise, Good application performance, Good 3D performance, Mediocre case heating in office mode, Reasonable system noise

Adapter's high temperature , Varying frame rate in gaming mode , Mediocre battery life with the standard 6 cell battery , Partly disproportional surcharge items, Adapter's high temperature, Varying frame rate in gaming mode, Mediocre battery life with ...

Always again: The price design in the online shop. A few things are inconceivably expensive, whereas other components are actually shown as much too cheap. There probably is only a guaranty in a written offer

Dell's Studio XPS laptops really do underscore design leadership. Sure there are those who believe the only laptop to own is a MacBook, but for those in the market for a Windows-based multimedia machine, Dell (and Sony) is pressing all the right ...

The Studio XPS 16 and Studio XPS 13 are Dell's first Studio laptops to bear the XPS high-performance designation. The Studio XPS 16 is a laptop with a – you've guessed it – 16-inch screen. If you don't need that amount of real estate, the Studio XPS ...