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    Inspiron 13 New Laptop from Dell also Studio Hybrid and Inspiron 518

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by atbnet, Jul 29, 2008.

  1. atbnet

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    Apparently Dell is putting out a new laptop, the Inspiron 13, in addition to the new Studio Hybrid bamboo desktop. The Inspiron 13 will be a sub $800 13 inch laptop available at Wal Mart next week for $699. Be warned, it is very basic, you have to pay extra for WiFi, webcam or bluetooth.

    Also available is the Inspiron 518 desktop starting at $349 available today.

    The Studio Hybrid will start at $499 available with TV tuner and Blu-Ray.

    Gizmodo

    Engadget

    Engadget Studio Hybrid

    Great! But still no XPS :(
     
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  2. Lord Egregious

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    I think this adds to the fact that the the xps refresh is coming. They want to get some of the other products out and going and then refresh the xps. When I first saw on the xps a new dell laptop I think my brain was near explosion. Then sadness ensued.
     
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    It's coming alright, just when is the big question. I was hoping they would clump these product releases together today, but it seems this is all we are getting since the blogs have already released it.
     
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  4. DFI Fan

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    The Inspiron 13 looks like a great alternative to the XPS M1330 for users who are looking for cheaper option. It continues Dell's new simplified marketing strategy they started with the Studio 15/17.

    Now what about those Centrino 2 updates?
     
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    nice 2 see a 13' that isnt the xps
     
    times, Jul 29, 2008
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