Alienware has unleashed the M15, its thinnest gaming PC yet
Alienware has introduced the m15 laptop to the world. Featuring a complete redesign, the new machine comes in at only 4.8 pounds and 0.83-inches thick, while still packing hefty PC gaming power. Approximately 14 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than the Alienware 13, the m15 is one serious machine.
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 vs. Dell XPS 15
Asus introduced something special with its ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 -- an LCD-equipped touchpad called the ScreenPad that adds extra functionality to the ubiquitous input device. It's also a fast notebook and it's well-equipped. Is that enough to take on the Dell XPS 15, one of our favorite 15-inch laptops?
Predator Helios 500 vs. Alienware 17 R5
Picking a gaming laptop is a big decision because they're never as upgradeable as their desktop cousins, so you're stuck with what you choose for some time to come. But they can be amazing machines if you buy the right on. In this latest head to head, we pit the Predator Helios 500 vs. Alienware 17 R5 to see which is best.
Dell’s new 27-inch ultrathin display is less than a quarter-inch thick
Dell's new S2719DC 27-inch Ultrathin monitor is something to behold. At just 5.5mm at its thinnest, with a low-profile frame and a USB-C connection, it could help declutter a desk at home or in the office. It also has a wide color gamut, HDR support, and a brightness of 600 nits.
Dell’s XPS 13 just got less expensive thanks to Intel’s 8th-Gen Core i3 processor
Dell refreshed a number of its consumer laptops at IFA, and the flagship XPS 13 just became a little more affordable thanks to the inclusion of Intel's 8th-Generation Core i3 processor. Dell is also bringing Intel's latest 8th-Generation processor to the convertible XPS 13 2-in-1.
Dell’s new Inspiron 2-in-1 PCs, premium Inspiron 2-in-1 Chromebook debut at IFA
Dell headed to the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin with lots of new products in tow, including new Inspiron 7000 and 5000 2-in1s. The company also introduced a new Inspiron-branded 2-in-1 based on Google’s Chrome OS platform. All three families stem from eighth-generation Intel Core processors.
Dell’s new fast-refresh Freesync display could be your next great gaming screen
Dell has a pair of new gaming displays for those who want speed and responsiveness above all. The new screens come in 1440p and 1080p flavors, offering up to 155Hz refresh rates and 1ms response times, and are available in both 24- and 27-inch form factors. Both, however, have streamlined, understated chassis.
Asus ZenBook S vs. Dell XPS 13
If you're in the market for a thin and light Windows notebook, you're in luck. There are a number of excellent options available to you, all with great performance and battery life. Asus introduced the ZenBook S, a thin and light that aims directly at Dell's venerable XPS 13 for thin and light dominance.
Dell’s refresh of the XPS 13 2-in-1 series dips its toes into Intel’s Amber Lake
Intel said its eighth-generation “Amber Lake” Y-series processors would arrive later this year. One month later, the Chilean arm of Dell leaked an upcoming 13-inch XPS 2-in-1 device sporting five processor options, two of which are Amber Lake CPUs: the Core i5-8200Y and the Core i7-8500Y.
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 ‘urgent’ update calms noisy fans for quieter computing
A new BIOS update for Dell's XPS 15 2-in-1 should fix one of the most glaring issues with the system, namely that the fans spin up very fast and loud when the system is charging. Early reports suggest the problem is far less pronounced after the update, ticking off one of the few issues with the convertible laptop.
Dell Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5676 packs AMD CPUs and graphics cards
Dell's new AMD-focused Inspiron Gaming Desktop 5676 builds upon its predecessor and installs a brand new Ryzen 2000-series processor at its heart. Combined with AMD RX 500 graphics, up to 32GB of RAM, and as much as 2TB of storage space, the redesigned desktop should be a capable and affordable gaming machine.
Dell is reportedly working on its dual-screen version of the Surface Phone
Dell is working on a dual-screen computing device code-named Januss. It's unclear if Januss is designed as a dual-screen laptop, like Microsoft's canceled Courier project, or if it will be a modern smartphone like the rumored Microsoft Surface Phone. The best news is Januss could arrive later this year.
When rendering video, the Alienware Area-51 R5 is literally a time machine
To get an idea for just how powerful the fully-loaded Alienware Area-51 R5 truly is, we devised a whole new benchmark using Adobe Premiere Pro -- and an unsuspecting MacBook Pro 15. Come watch what happens when we pit one of the quickest desktops we've ever tested against a modest MacBook Pro.
Dell has a new Developer Edition mobile workstation with Ubuntu, 3 more on way
Dell's Barton George introduced four new Developer Edition mobile workstations that will ship with Ubuntu. Available now, the Precision 3530 has a starting price of $942. It will soon be followed by the Precision 5530, 7530, and 7730 models.They're mostly based on 8th-Gen Intel Core and Xeon CPUs.
Dell rings the starting bell on its wide-ranging Memorial Day sale
Dell has reduced the prices of a number of XPS and Alienware products as part of its Memorial Day sales, and the company has also cut the prices of a number of accessories, monitors, and other peripherals. The discounts are wide-ranging and include both older hardware and newer products.
HP Spectre x360 15 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1
2-in-1s are strange beasts, but HP and Dell have a couple of excellent examples of them and they sport exciting hardware that combines an Intel CPU with an AMD graphics chip. The question is, which is best? In this head to head, we pit the HP Spectre x360 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1, to see which comes out on top.
Razer Blade Stealth vs. Dell XPS 13
In this comparison, we pit the Razer Blade Stealth vs. Dell XPS 13 to see which comes out on top as the best mid-range laptop. Both have great internal hardware, good-looking displays, and great input options, but can the Blade Stealth topple our favorite laptop of the past few years? It's certainly a tall order.
You can stuff a hefty Core i9 six-core CPU in Dell’s new refreshed XPS 15 laptop
After making an initial appearance in early April, you can now purchase Dell's refreshed XPS 15 laptop for 2018 starting at $999. Dubbed as model 9570, the updated laptop includes an eighth-generation Intel Core processor and a discrete GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics chip on select configurations.
Dell, HP may be building premium Chromebooks to compete with Google Pixelbook
Dell, HP, and three other manufacturers may be building premium Chromebooks to combat Google's Pixelbook. The rumor is based on a master board design reportedly in use by the Chrome OS team to create a new wave of Chromebooks for the enterprise market. They're expected to arrive by the end of 2018.
Dell’s new patent application shows how a two-screen laptop deals with DRM
A patent application published by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveals a dual-screen laptop design by Dell supporting standard 2-in-1 form factors. But the bulk of Dell's patent centers on content protected by digital rights management and how that content is displayed on one or both screens.
Upcoming XPS notebooks could have niche 3:2-aspect ratio monitors
Dell may explore new aspect ratios with future releases in its XPS range of laptops, according to the executive in charge of the range. Citing the success of competing products like the Surface range of Microsoft 2-in-1s, he claims Dell may look at 3:2 and even more niche aspect ratios for future designs.
The untold story of how the XPS 13 defied odds to become the world’s best laptop
Dell’s XPS 13 is the best laptop you can buy today, but it wasn’t created out thin air. A perfect storm of events happened in the late 2000s that made the creation of the forward-thinking laptop possible. Here’s how Dell is being reshaped from within by a small team of risk-takers who aren’t willing to compromise on their vision of the future of laptops.
Acer, Dell slash gaming laptop prices to make room for new Intel models
Acer and Dell are slashing prices on gaming laptops for a limited time. For starters, Acer is now selling the Nitro 5 with a Core i5-7300HQ processor and a discrete GTX 1050 Ti graphics chip for dirt-cheap. Meanwhile, Dell's meatier Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming laptop packs a GTX 1060 GPU for $150 more.
Acer Nitro 5 Spin vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1
Acer's Nitro 5 Spin tries its hardest to be both a good convertible 2-in-1 and a legit gaming notebook. But it's not the first laptop that makes that ambitious attempt. Can Dell's XPS 15 2-in-1 beat it at either game?
Get the top-notch Dell XPS 13 laptop with Core i7 processor at a $400 discount
One of the best Windows laptops is now $400 off. If you're in the market for a stylish Ultrabook, Dell's late 2017 XPS 13 delivers long battery life, along with great performance, thanks to Intel's quad-core Core i7 processor. And now, the XPS 13 is 30 percent off, bringing the price to just $899.
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 vs. Dell XPS 15
If you pit the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 vs. Dell XPS 15, which ones comes out on top? Is the hinge worth the extra expense? Let's find out.
Huawei MateBook X Pro vs. Dell XPS 13
The mid-range is one of the most competitive sectors in the laptop market. When we pit the Huawei MateBook X Pro vs. Dell XPS 13, though, which comes out on top?
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 vs. Surface Book 2 15
Dell's XPS 15 2-in-1 packs in some serious innovation and firepower. Is that enough to win out over Microsoft's premium 2-in-1, the Surface Book 2 15?
Salivating over the new XPS 15 2-in-1? Here’s how you should configure it
The XPS 15 2-in-1 is a laptop we like, despite some of its problems. However, not all the configurations offered are ones you should consider purchasing. The 4K option, for example, is far more trouble than its worth.
Dell calls revamped XPS 15 the ‘smallest performance 15.6-inch laptop’
Dell's latest XPS 15 adds some serious performance, with Intel's latest and greatest eighth-generation CPUs and Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1050 Ti on tap.
Dell rebrands Inspiron gaming laptops to G Series, serves up four new models
Dell rebranded its Inspiron gaming laptops as the G Series. The company has introduced four models across the new Dell G7, G5, and G3 brands.
The XPS 15 2-in-1 is Dell’s version of a concept car. Here’s how it was built
The XPS 15 2-in-1 might look a lot like the XPS 15, but on the inside, it’s one of the most experimental laptops Dell has ever made. From its keyboard to its components, this is the story behind how Dell’s forward-thinking laptop came to be.
Dell’s latest Inspiron notebook packs in AMD’s Ryzen APU with Vega graphics
Dell has introduced its first notebook built around AMD's Ryzen APUs with Radeon Vega graphics, the budget-oriented Inspiron 17 5000.
Dell XPS 13 vs. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13
Dell has revamped its venerable XPS 13, building in some innovative materials and giving it a thinner and more elegant aesthetic. Is that enough the challenge Microsoft's Surface Book 2 13?