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The Dell Studio XPS 16 is a high performance notebook computer designed to be both mobile and stylish. While similar to the smaller Studio XPS 13, this version is generally more powerful and features a higher resolution screen to assist with productivity. The Studio XPS 16 has optional genuine leather & metal accents to compliment the magnesium alloy notebook’s glossy black or red finish. The keyboard is backlit so users can type in the dark. The base model includes a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 15.6” widescreen display (1600 x 900), a slot loading DVD –R/W drive, 3GB of DDR3 memory, a 250GB hard drive and an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 (512MB). Numerous customizations are available through Dell’s website, including a faster Core 2 Duo processor, up to 8GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, a Blu-ray Disc writer, a 1920 x 1080 screen and a faster Radeon HD 4670 (1GB) graphics card.
MSRP $999.00
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Processor: Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo P7350 (2.0GHz) / Intel Core Duo T9800 (2.93GHz) (optional)
- Operating System: Windows Vista Home Premium x64 / Windows Vista Ultimate x64 (optional)
- Chipset: Intel PM45 with Centrino 2
- Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3670 - 512MB / ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670 - 1GB (optional)
- Display: 15.6" High Definition 720p WLED / 16” High Definition 1080p RGB-LED (optional)
- Audio: 2 x 7w integrated stereo speakers with subwoofer, audio in/out
- Storage: up to 500GB 5400RPM hard drive
- Battery: 6-cell / 9-cell (optional)
- Network: WLAN 802.11g /n, 10/100 LAN (RJ45), 3G card (optional), Bluetooth (optional)
- 2.0MP Integrated Webcam
- 3 x USB ports, 1 x Firewire port, 1 x eSATA port
- HDMI Port, VGA port, Display Port
- 8-in-1 media card reader
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Dell Studio XPS 16 | Obsidian Black - Core 2 Duo P8600 - 4GB DDR3 - 320GB SATA
• Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software - Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 4 GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366x768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
UPC: 883685979430
EAN: 0883685979430
Dell Studio XPS 16 | Obsidian Black - Core 2 Duo T9550 - 2GB DDR3 - 320GB SATA
• Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software - Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel? CoreTM 2 Duo T9550 (6MB cache/2.66GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 2GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366x768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-bit
UPC: 883685979614
EAN: 0883685979614
MPN: Studio XPS 16
Dell Studio XPS 16 | Obsidian Black - Core 2 Duo P8600 - 2GB DDR3 - 320GB SATA
• Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software - Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 2 GB DDR3 , 320GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366x768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
UPC: 883685979447
EAN: 0883685979447
Dell Studio XPS 16 | Obsidian Black - Core 2 Duo P8600 - 2GB DDR3 - 500GB SATA
• Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software - Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (3MB cache/2.4GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 2 GB DDR3 , 500GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366x768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
UPC: 883685979454
EAN: 0883685979454
Dell Studio XPS 16 | Obsidian Black - Core 2 Duo T9550 - 2GB DDR3 - 500GB SATA
• Dell Studio XPS 16 (1640) Business and Gaming Laptop with Facial recognition security software - Obsidian Black with Leather Accent, Intel? CoreTM 2 Duo T9550 (6MB cache/2.66GHz/1066Mhz FSB) , 2GB DDR3 , 500GB Sata Hard Drive, 8X DVD +/- RW w/dbl layer write capability, Edge-to-Edge HD Widescreen 16.0 inch WLED LCD (1366x768) W/2.0 MP Webcam, ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3670 With 512MB, Wireless A/B/G/N Mini Card, Wireless Bluetooth, Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate Edition 64-bit
UPC: 883685979621
EAN: 0883685979621
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MSRP $1,799.00
Released October, 2009
Pros
- great screen (LED backlight, 1080p resolution)
- extra battery slice fits underneath the entire laptop which means you don't need to swap out batteries for more life
- very slick design
Cons
- pretty expensive
- extra battery slice weighs almost 3 pounds on its own
- substantial shipping delays
Dell Studio XPS 16
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HP Envy 15
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MSRP $949.99
Released July, 2009
Pros
- HDMI output
- Altec Lansing speakers with built-in subwoofer
- affordable price
Cons
- large and heavy - poor for mobility
- no Blu-ray optical drive
- display is not 1080p capable
Dell Studio XPS 16
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HP HDX 16-1370US
Reviews
August 11, 2009
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Pros
- good combination of style and power
- many customizations available through Dell's website
- backlit keyboard
Cons
- leather could have been put to better use as a wrist rest
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