More tablet news fresh out of the rumor mill. An anonymous tipster has provided Android Central with a roadmap showing three new Dell tablets: one powered by Google's Android platform and two by Microsoft's Windows 7.
The Android tablet, dubbed "Streak…
As expected, Dell has unveiled three Sandy Bridge-powered Alienware gaming notebooks: the M11x, M14x and M18x. Starting at $999, the 11.6-inch M11x R3 weighs less than 4.5lbs in its lightest configuration and carries a 1.4GHz Intel Core i5-2537M or 2.6GHz…
Fusion-based systems continue to crawl out of the woodwork this week with Dell's new Inspiron M102z. The new 11.6-inch ultraportable is currently listed on Dell's Australia website with a starting price of $599 which gets you a single-core 1GHz AMD…
Posted March 30, 2011, 10:41 AM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Apple, Hardware
Dell has declared that the Apple iPad will not succeed in the enterprise. The device has been selling really well, and is even ahead of its competitors in the business world, but those are just the results for the short…
Dell has refreshed its Vostro 3000 and Inspiron R notebook lines, adding new features and Intel's latest processors. Targeting small and medium business users, the Vostro 3000 series includes 13, 14, 15 and 17-inch models (3350, 3450, 3550 and 3750).…
Dell has revamped its XPS 15 and 17 notebooks, adding the latest silicon from Intel and Nvidia. The smaller machine can be outfitted with one of three Sandy Bridge Core i7 processors up to 2.7GHz, as well as a 1GB…
Posted February 15, 2011, 6:00 AM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Hardware
As far as the stock market is concerned, Advanced Micro Devices may be up for sale. AMD's shares were significantly up yesterday, apparently on rumors that Dell is interested in buying the American multinational semiconductor company. Barron's reported on the…
Apparently Dell didn't have a Sandy Bridge refresh in mind when it started to offer steep discounts on its ultra-thin Adamo notebook. Now that inventory has been depleted, folks looking to buy the 13-inch laptop on Dell's website are recommended…
The Alienware M11x caught some negative press last year after owners began complaining about the pint-sized gaming notebook's hinges. Many customers say the hinges deteriorate quickly with regular use and according to Notebook Review, the issue stems from misaligned hinges.…
For the second time in less than a month Dell has cut the price of its ultra-thin Adamo laptop, bringing it down to a new starting point of $799. The new base model comes with lowe specs as well, though,…
Posted January 12, 2011, 5:07 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
Dell has launched a new desktop for small and medium businesses looking to adopt Intel's new Sandy Bridge platform. Despite its starting price of $599, the lowest-specced Vostro 460 Mini Tower packs the new 3.1GHz Core i5-2400, which e-tails for…
Posted January 6, 2011, 7:16 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Hardware
In addition to announcing its new Streak 7 tablet, Dell has taken the wraps off a pair of notebooks and desktops with Intel's new processors. Besides the new Core i3, i5 and i7 options, the revamped XPS 17 has also…
Not to be outdone by the Motorola Xoom on Verizon, T-Mobile has announced that it will be home to LG's G-Slate and Dell's Streak 7. Unsurprisingly, both run Google's Android operating system, though the LG device is loaded with version…
Posted January 4, 2011, 1:36 PM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Hardware, Software
Dell has announced a definitive agreement to acquire SecureWorks, a provider of information-security services that include Managed-Security Services, Security and Risk Consulting Services, and Threat Intelligence. The acquisition is part of Dell's strategy to expand its portfolio of enterprise-class IT-as-a-Service…
After more than a year since releasing its ultra-thin Adamo 13 laptop Dell has decided to lower its price tag and improve its hardware specs to make it more attractive to consumers. Previously priced at $999, the base model now…
Posted December 13, 2010, 11:08 AM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Hardware, Industry News
Dell has announced it is buying storage company Compellent Technologies for about $960 million in cash. Compellent will help Dell expand beyond PCs and catch up with rivals Hewlett-Packard and IBM in technologies like cloud computing.
Posted December 8, 2010, 1:05 PM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Hardware, Industry News
Despite the slowdown in consumer sales, the PC market is continuing to slowly grow in the third quarter of 2010, according to market research firm iSuppli. Worldwide shipments were at 88.1 million units in Q3 2010, up 6.7 percent from…
Dell has announced a new addition to its Vostro line of business laptops. The Vostro V130 keeps the same thin and light chassis of its V13 predecessor, adds a few ports, and is one of the first laptops to incorporate…
Posted November 29, 2010, 1:50 PM by Matthew DeCarlo | Filed in Tech Deals
Dell Home's Cyber Monday Sale is now live. Get free shipping on many orders of $49 or more and $50 off any desktop PC via coupon code "TKVGZQKZPCGFTC" and all orders ship free -- this includes Alienware systems.
Posted November 23, 2010, 5:29 PM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Mobile Computing
Dell has announced that its Streak device is now available in two new colors. More importantly, the device is being sold unlocked and contract-free directly from Dell.com.
Posted November 16, 2010, 10:00 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Industry News
Dell caught some headlines recently with its Inspiron Duo, a hybrid tablet that flips open to become a netbook. That in itself is nothing new, as manufacturers have been selling convertible notebook/tablet devices for a while. But rather than mounting…
Dell CEO Michael Dell recently spoke at an event in Hong Kong and declared that it was easier to develop for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 than it was for Google's Android platform. That's great news for Microsoft, given how important…
Dell has overhauled its XPS notebooks, which are currently available in 14, 15.6 and 17.3-inch sizes. Systems feature an aluminum lid and wrist rest, JBL 2.1-channel speakers (12W subwoofer on the two larger machines), a Skype-certified webcam, as well as…
Posted October 21, 2010, 4:46 PM by Emil Protalinski | Filed in Hardware
Dell's marketing strategy is changing: Inspiron, XPS, and Alienware will be the only core brands the company will use going forward. The restructuring will thus see the death of the Adamo premium brand, according to Engadget. The company has…
Dell is reportedly getting ready to update its XPS series with a trio of notebooks featuring Intel’s latest processors and Nvidia graphics. According to Logicbuy, which appears to have obtained some official press photos, the new Studio XPS systems feature…
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