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Core 2 Duo T5550 / 1.83 GHz - Centrino Duo - RAM 3 GB - HDD 250 GB - DVD More product details

Dell XPS M1530
alaSCORE 91

1847 reviews

November, 2009

82 / 100

55 Experts

Product Age

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87 / 100

1792 Users

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Review summary for the Dell XPS M1530

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1847 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the price. The performance also impresses, but many are less positive about the connectivity.

Price, Performance, Screen, Usability

Connectivity, Battery, Sound

Experts rate this product 82/100 and users 87/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops, the Dell XPS M1530 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

September, 2009

alaSCORE 91

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Dell XPS M1530 (Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 2.0GHz, 160GB HDD, 2GB RAM)

By Dan Ackerman

After years of producing solid but unexciting gray boxes, Dell adopted a "design-first" philosophy in 2007 that led to both smartly redesigned versions of its mainstream Inspiron laptops, and one of our favorite laptops of the year, the 13-inch XPS ...

Thin, sexy design ; strong performance ; includes media remote control and HDMI output

Not as revolutionary as the previous 13-inch version ; fewer configuration options than Dell's Inspiron line

Dell's turn toward a "design-first" philosophy continues to pay off with the XPS M1530, easily the best-looking 15-inch laptop in recent memory.

Price as reviewed / Starting price$1,899 / $999Processor2.3GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500Memory2GB, 667MHz DDR2Hard drive160GB 5,400rpmChipsetIntel PM965GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 8600M GTOperating SystemWindows Vista Premium Dimensions (WDH)14.1 x 10.3 x...

December, 2007

Rating

78

Partner Source
zdnet.com
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Dell XPS M1530 review

Thin, sexy design ; strong performance ; includes media remote control and HDMI output

Not as revolutionary as the previous 13-inch version ; fewer configuration options than Dell's Inspiron line

Dell XPS M1530Average for mainstream categoryVideoVGA-out, S-Video, HDMIVGA-out, S-VideoAudioStereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacksStereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacksData3 USB 2.0, mini-FireWire, multiformat memory card reader4 USB...

December, 2007

Rating

78

Partner Source
cnet.com
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Dell XPS M1530

By Gordon Mah Ung

We wondered if Dell was making a passive-aggressive statement when it shipped us its new XPS M1530 in flamingo pink. Perhaps the boys in Austin think the MacBook Pro is a bit effete, so the pink is fitting. Or perhaps someone on the reviews team just ...

Feature-packed and full of muscle ; beautiful screen ; built-in EVDO

We don't really like the finish, aesthetically ; some weird usability choices ; some bloatware remains

A notebook configured for media handling, the XPS sports an SD/Memory Stick reader, S-Video, VGA, and HDMI outputs. There are also two headphones jacks. Why? It's simple parent math: Two kids + two headphones + one Pixar movie = two hours of rest on ...

June, 2008

Rating

80

maximumpc.com
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Dell XPS M1530 - Review of the Dell XPS M1530

Power, performance, and style converge to form the Dell XPS M1530, one of the best mainstream notebooks available.

>• Gorgeous display, • Integrated Blu-ray drive, • Fast wireless speeds

CPU: 2.2-GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500, RAM/Expandable: 2GB/4GB, Hard Drive Size/Speed: 160GB/5,400 rpm, , , , , , , , Dell Launches Adamo Site with A Love Twist, Hands-On With the Dell Latitude XT2, Dell's Latitude XT2 Tablet Promises Longer Battery ...

Now Dell follows up that gem with the XPS M1530, which packs in everything that we liked about the M1330 (mobile broadband, discrete graphics) and adds a larger display and a Blu-ray drive. In short, the XPS M1530 one-ups its excellent little...

January, 2008

Rating

80

laptopmag.com
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Dell XPS M1530

The Dell XPS M1530, the XPS line's middle child, has a slot-loading Blu-Ray drive.

Has the same design as the award-winning XPS M1330. Awesome raw horsepower. Integrated cellular modem. Slot-loading Blu-ray burner. Excellent typing experience

Heavier than the competition. Batteries are not compatible with the M1330

The Dell XPS M1530 is a desktop replacement version of the M1330 that features a slot-loading Blu-ray burner and a profile that looks just as sleek as its little sib's.

Now, to fill the gap between the two sizes, the Dell XPS M1530 ($2,174 direct) has joined the XPS family. When Dell launched the XPS M1330 last June, you could almost hear the applause from all those who doubted the company could turn the XPS line...

January, 2008

No rating

pcmag.com
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Dell XPS M1530 Review

By JerryJ

Dell made a serious effort in 2007 to listen to customer feedback criticizing Dells older, thick and heavy laptops. The result was the amazingly thin and light XPS M1330, one of the sexiest looking notebooks of 2007. The new Dell XPS M1530 is an ...

Overall, the Dell XPS M1530 is a solid addition to the Dell notebook lineup. We praised the smaller XPS M1330 for having "a design that is second to none in its price range" but we didn't feel quite as strong about the design of the larger M1530. ...

Dell XPS M1530(view large image) Our pre-production XPS M1530 is equipped with the following specs:15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL glossy screen"Crimson" red paint (also available in "Tuxedo" black or "Alpine" white)2.2GHz Core 2 Duo T7500...

December, 2007

No rating

NotebookReview.com
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New Sony VAIO Z Series T9900 Notebook

Dell has been seriously improve their new notebook from customer feedback critizing Dell with a new product called Dell XPS M1530. The new notebook has

December, 2007

No rating

dailydigitals.com
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Dell XPS M1530

By Dan Ackerman

While most people don't think 'sexy' when they think of desktop replacements, Dell's turn towards a 'design-first' philosophy pays off with its XPS M1530. It's easily the best-looking 15-inch laptop in recent memory with a thin profile and light ...

Thin, sexy design ; includes media remote control and HDMI output

Not as revolutionary as the previous 13-inch version

Dell's turn toward a 'design-first' philosophy continues to pay off with the XPS M1530, easily the best-looking 15-inch laptop in recent memory

As home networks get ever more ubiquitous, so too have media streamers. We've seen some from Philips before, like the WACS7000, but we're looking at a very affordable standalone streaming hi-fi, the WAC3500D. For around ? the 80GB hard disk-toting...

March, 2008

Rating

78

Partner Source
cnet.co.uk
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REVIEW: Dell XPS M1530 laptop

By Stephen Patrick

Is this the ultimate gaming laptop?

Great design, Powerful

Not as cool as the lighter M1330

A new larger screen on a modern classic design may be heavier but it's still a great machine

January 2008 - When Dell announced it would be overhauling its premium notebook brand, the XPS line, with an ultraportable in the form of the XPS M1330, the company was clearly on to a winning formula. VERDICT If you liked the styling of the XPS...

January, 2008

Rating

90

Partner Source
pocket-lint.com

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