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15.4 size XPS system

2551 points posted to XPS products, Laptops by lilredfoxie 02/16/07 **IMPLEMENTED**

I think theyre needs to be another 15.4" size XPS system, currently the XPS lineup has no middle ground, theres either the m1210 which is too small, or the m1710 which is too large ( I dont count the m2010, since its not really a laptop, its more of its own hybrid desktop/laptop comptuer thing) use the e1505 chassis, give it the cool XPS lights, and a D-dock connectior below
Check out the Idea in Action post for details about our new 15in system.

pepitoe 02/19/07	Agree completely, I don't know why dell doesn't offer decent graphics in 15.4" anymore, I have an Inspiron 8600 with ATI 9600Pro which was top end for its time, so why is the e1505/6400 stuck with mid to low end cards, and why the big gap in the XPS lineup? Lots of other companies seem to manage it, 17" is just too big for many people, 15.4" is much easier to move.
dds_solano 05/25/07	Merged Idea originally posted 05/19/07 15.4 inch XPS with 512 NVidia GTX I want to see Dell create a 15.4 inch XPS with a 512 NVidia GTX or even the 768 NVidia ohhhh. Exactly like the XPS M1710 but an XPS M1510.
philip_groshens 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/19/07 It's really crazy that someone just posted this, because I was just logging in to post something about a 15" XPS notebook... Maybe even an SLI notebook?
hjwasson 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/20/07 dds_solano & philip_groshens, it's not crazy at all. The request for a 14" or 15" XPS notebook model comes up about once a week - which just means that lots of people think it would be a great idea. The problem is that no one post gets enough votes to come to the notice of Dell. There are many posts suggesting ways to improve this site so that such ideas don't get lost. I've made a few suggestions myself. Search for the other posts that you agree with, and vote on them as well. Hopefully, Dell will soon make changes to improve this site.
robertobiggio 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/23/07 great idea, i just hope comp dont get to hot. graphics card not only a battery hog but also put a fire on ur comp underneath .
dds_solano 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/24/07 Yeah well the XPS M1210 gets a little hot with the 256 N Vidia so i would believe with the SLI it would be even hotter, but thats why they are called notebooks and not laptops anymore. Dell did have the XPS M140 which is the 14" xps but it was relly underpowered. Dell has alredy made changes due3 to idea storm like selling computers in Wal-Marts and having Ubuntu Linux operating systems but post like this will more than likely get lost cause low votes just like you said HJWASSON.
jervis961 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/24/07 Also vote here http://www.dellideastorm.com/article/show/63030 and here http://www.dellideastorm.com/article/show/67100 and here http://www.dellideastorm.com/article/show/61817 and here http://www.dellideastorm.com/article/show/64607
kalvinator 05/25/07	Merged Idea originally posted 03/03/07 15,4 inch gmaing notebook Dell should build an 15,4 inch XPS. The M1710 is too big and the M1210 is too small. (not enough power) An 15,4" offer a good balance between weight and power.
amitaquarius 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 04/04/07 i agree with u KALVINATOR cause many ppl find 15.4 inch screens good for gaiming............ it offers value for miney and good portability for a gaming laptop fir ppl who r always on the move.........
southernkiwi 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 04/29/07 A 14" or 15" XPS notebook is desperately needed - the Inspiron just doesn't offer the same high end components.
kreisler 05/25/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/03/07 They need to seriously slap in the 7600 / 7700 series in the 14" and 15", if they plan to make it.
bawambold 06/01/07	A little birdy told me a 15" XPS is already in the works, so you can plan on it happening.
hjwasson 06/01/07	Really? That's great news (if it comes true)! Since the Inspiron line changes so quickly, Dell doesn't release roadmaps for upcoming Inspiron products like they do for their OptPlex and Latitude lines. Still, if you have inside knowledge - thanks for sharing! Did your little birdy also happen to tell you if Dell is going to fill the hole left by the Axim PDA's? I've heard rumors of a PDA/smartphone and different rumors about a UMPC (UltraMobile PC running a full-fledged OS)...but so far just rumors. The demise of the Axim (arguably the best PDA on the market) was sad news indeed.
blin 07/18/07	Yes, a 15" XPS please, I need a decent model to replace my 6400. The specs on the 1520 make it feels like a downgrade rather than an upgrade for me.
hjwasson 07/18/07	The M1330 is now out. It's a very modest screen size increase (13.3", same resolution as the M1210 @ 1280x960), but a significant increase in GPU: nVidia Go 8400M GS with 128 MB dedicated DDR3 RAM. Finally! No more of that TurboCache shared memory garbage that had so many of us frustrated! It's got a few other nifty options, including a display with LED back-lighting instead of the traditional fluorescent. It's a tenth of an inch thinner, but also reduces battery drain significantly - but you get a really crappy integrated .3 MP VGA webcam as a trade-off. You can get it without a camera, and the standard screen offers a 2 MP integrated webcam option. It also seems to borrow some styling from the M2010, like the barrel http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1330?c=us&cs=...< anyone know for sure whether there will now be a 15" XPS notebook? It seems like the lineup would be a little bloated with a 12.1", 13.3", 15.x", 17" and 20" portable computer lineup. Perhaps they plan to drop the M1210, since the M1330 isn't a lot bigger, and is actually a half pound lighter than the M1210....
theapp1 10/04/07	Ditto to the above!
coolguy06 11/26/07	Merged Idea originally posted 02/27/07 14.1" or 15.4" XPS Laptop I want something has powerful as the M1210 in the 14.1" package. The jump from the 12 to 17 is too much. Fill out the whole line of laptops.
md-cyqb 11/26/07	Merged Idea originally posted 09/03/07 Mid size XPS Notebook (14" or 15") There is a big gap in the XPS notebook product line. XPS m1330 is really nice for it's small size and good performance. But sometimes we need a little more power. And the XPS 1730 can offer it, but it's just TOO BIG to carry around school or at work. I think offering a 14" XPS notebook would be a great idea since it offer good portability can fit more power than the m1330 like having nvidia go8600 video card with 256mo instead of the poor 8400 and still have good battery life. I'm looking for a new notebook soon so I hope this gap will be fill soon if not already planned in Dell future release. Thx
md-cyqb 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 09/03/07 Well since there is already the Inspiron 1520 thats is a great seller I don't think offering another 15, is a good idea. Also, 15.4 widescreen are not very light and thin. For what i've seen on the market they always weight over 6 pounds.
md-cyqb 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 09/03/07 Well, we agree on one things, we need a mid size XPS lol
mastrcake 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 09/03/07 In my opinion, 14" is not a big enough screen size increase over a 13" to make me want to upgrade, especially since Dell's very own m1330 and m1420 share very similar specs. I would actually spend more on the m1330 to get a lighter, thinner computer, that to buy an 14" XPS Notebook that has the same specs and will most likely be heavier and thicker. Also, I have yet to see a 14" Notebook that has an 8600M GT GPU. If there is one, however, it is probably considerably thicker and heavier than the Inspiron m1420. I think Dell's Notebook lineup is fine the way it is.
md-cyqb 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 09/03/07 I think Compal offer a 14" notebook with the Nvidia 8600m and 256 MB dedicated memory. As for Dell lineup, if we look at the Inspiron there is 14", 15" and 17" notebook. and except for screen size and video card Inspiron 14" and Inspiron 15" offer the same spec. So it can be possible to do the same things with the XPS offer 13", mid size, 17" and 20". But 17" and 20" are mostly desktop replacement so not really notebook. And 13" it's for those of you who need good performance for casual entertainment but mostly portability for work. But what about peolple like me that work and play with there laptop. The video card upgrade is a sufficient update as it is in the Inspiron lineup to make me buy a little bigger notebook since it's usefull for me.
jtanwanteng 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 09/11/07 5lbs and 1" or less thin and i am sold regardless of the cost. geforce 8600mgt GDDR3 please!!!
diytuner 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 09/16/07 I agree... I am constantly traveling and currently use the 9300 with a 17" screen. It is really inconvenient and heavy, and almost useless on a plane. I have been wanting to buy an XPS, but I definitely do not want to carry around a 1710, and a 1330 is just to small. I would also like a better video card for gaming while I am stuck in my hotel room. If anyone at Dell has any ideas if this is in the works, I would really like to know. Thank you.
khalbrae 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 09/19/07 I do agree, but I also think the 1330 could be improved and remarketed for gamers (or Linux users). See http://dellideastorm.com/article/show/72352/Next_upgrade_to_the_new_XPS_1330_...
wethington1 11/26/07	Merged Idea originally posted 02/19/07 Mid Sized High-end Laptop (XPS) The XPS notebook line is incredible, for the people who have the money and want the gamimg power they bring to bear. But what about the sizes in between 12" and 17"? Some people don't want ultra small, or the largest notebook chassi avalable while playing thier games. The XPS notebook line needs something in between, preferably in the 14" - 15" range, with the best graphics capabilities you can possibly put in such notebook chassis. Notebooks from almost every conceivable competitor have something in this range, for either mobility minded gamers, or professionals in need of the optimum combination of power and mobility. Perhaps it's time Dell added one to thier XPS line too.
goomoo 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 03/08/07 Whole heartedly agree. There's a gaping whole in Dell's line up and I'd buy a suitable 14-15" XPS in an instant!
kevin1514 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 03/08/07 I completely agree. I have a 17" XPS, but I would have much rather had a 14-15".
swanzoid 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 04/06/07 I understand there's a new Latitude D630 (14") and D830 (15") coming out soon (April/May), I hope this doesn't mean Dell is overlooking comparable XPS 14" & 15" models.
udonkey 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/26/07 Working in a Dell sales channel, this is one of the biggest requests. Not only would we sell more, higher end units, we'd make more, as more people would be interested in the No Interest financing options available on XPS systems via DPA.
atc7 11/26/07	Merged Idea originally posted 04/01/07 Offer a high-end notebook in 14-15.4" range Currently, the XPS line caters to users wishing to use a 12" or 17-20" portable. This ignores, by size, the biggest market - 14-15.5". Sony, HP, Toshiba, ACER and even Apple offer high-end 15" notebooks. These companies have acknowledged that 17" may well be too large as a portable to many and 12-13" is on the small size for performance notebooks. Hence the reason why most people agree that 14-15.5" is the sweet spot for portability and performance. Dell does not currently cater to this market. How long are we going to be forced to look elsewhere for a quality notebook in this size range?
robertobiggio 11/26/07	Merged Idea originally posted 05/14/07 thinner & lighter 15.4 inch notebook 15.4 inch make up of 50% of all notebook sold. apparently, ppl are using it more than a DESKTOP. for mobility, 15.4 e1505 or 6400 added power adapter isnt reaaly light. i dont mind noteoobk being a bit fragile, dell can use more plastic and really get thinner & lighter.
expatinasia 11/26/07	Merged Comment originally posted 05/16/07 "i dont mind noteoobk being a bit fragile, dell can use more plastic and really get thinner & lighter" You won't mind the lack of robustness, until it breaks, and then you'd be upset. For proper notebook operation, a certain level of stiffness in the base is required. Substituting plastic for the metal frame - in the 15.x" screen notbooks - would increase, not decrease, the computer size.
diytuner 11/26/07	Anyone have a release date yet
dell_admin1 11/27/07	Changed status to IMPLEMENTED. Check out today’s Ideas in Action post for details about today’s product announcement. Thanks lilredfoxie!
j_faust 11/28/07	HELLO EVERYONE!!! what about the CPU that's being offered. I was expecting a Santa Rosa platform with the 7000 chipset. The graphics card is a good one, although the screen resolution maybe a little low. I just can't get over the 1.6 GHz processor 5240. I mean even its little brother, the 1330, has got more under the hood than this. I can't believe Dell even published an XPS on their website without the 7000 series chipset. Isn't XPS supposed to be their flagship??? Please tell me that the 7000 chipset is an option in this, If it is I'll place an order tomorrow!
hjwasson 12/01/07	No worries, j_faust! 7000 series are available. Here are the processor options for the XPS M1530 listed on Dell's site: Intel Core 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 (2MB cache/1.66GHz/667Mhz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 (2MB cache/2.0GHz/800Mhz FSB) Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7500 (2.2GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache) Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7700 (2.4GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache) Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7800 (2.6GHz/800Mhz FSB, 4MB Cache)
ptcase 12/03/07	Merged Idea originally posted 07/02/07 PLease offer a 15.4" model of the XPS DELL, I don't think it would be that hard to have a middle model between the 1330 and the 1710. Some people just don't like to squint at the 13" screen but the 17" is too bulky. Please offer more options with a discount in price when an item is not needed. I should not have to pay the same price when I am not receiving anything in return.
kontithegreek 12/03/07	Merged Comment originally posted 07/03/07 simply put I LOVE THIS IDEA!
davmcn 12/03/07	Merged Comment originally posted 07/03/07 I agree Very good Idea Promoting.
kontithegreek 12/03/07	Merged Comment originally posted 07/20/07 yea i mean XPS is known for 3 things multimedia, gaming and in the cases of the 1330 and 1210 ultimate performance and portability
yelo3 12/06/07	Where's a decent resolution? only 1280x800? really sad!
hoopsomuah Jan 7	I was really hoping for a WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution option like I can get with the Latitude D830. I really want the XPS but I can't upgrade to it if I have to lose resolution.
jervis961 Jan 7	Wait for the XPS 16 inch then.

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