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The Dell the XPS M1530 is brought to us by a company that has been in the business of manufacturing laptops for quite some time. The XPS M1530 was designed in response to customers who complain about their laptops being rather thick and heavy. As a result, Dell released in 2007 what many have said was the sexiest laptop of the year — the Dell XPS M1330. It was the direct opposite of their old laptops since this was light and thin. Some customers found the screen to be quite small and as always, Dell listened to the feedback. It came out with the Dell XPS M1530. It is a lot similar to its predecessor but it has a larger screen.

 

Specifications

	AVAILABLE OPTIONS (From Dell’s Website)
CPU	2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
RAM	2GB DDR2-667 SDRAM
Screen size	15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) CCFL glossy screen
Operating system	Windows Vista Home Premium
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT with 256MB GDDR3

 

The first thing you’ll notice about Dell’s XPS M1530 is its soft-touch finish which is available in three different colors: Tuxedo Black, Alphine White or Crimson Red. It’s not too flashy that you might hesitate to bring it to a board meeting. Rather, it has just the right amount of style. Despite its 15″ screen, it only weighs about 2.6 kilograms which is quite impressive. Aside from its attractive colors, the XPS M1530 is made up of steel, magnesium and aluminum. That being said, you can expect good stability and strong pressure resistance.

 

The keyboard is firm and has little or no flex at all. The full-sized keys make typing easier and they offer very good cushion.  The only problem you may encounter is that your fingernails may get caught under the keys but it would only happen if you have long fingernails. Dell’s touchpad is also excellent. It is very responsive and has a pleasant texture.

 

If you like to listen to music, the M1530 may not give you what you need as it doesn’t have the ultimate sound system. It does not have a built-in subwoofer. The speakers are located at the top of the keyboard.

 

If you’re a typical gamer, then its 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7500 processor and NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT video card could be just right for you. Hardcore gamers won’t be as impressed. When playing Crysis for instance, it only averages at around 20 frames per second. You would also encounter problems when playing racing games like Need for Speed’s Pro Street. You practically have no choice but to play some levels on low resolutions otherwise playing it would just become frustrating. But if you’re planning to use it on things other than games, you won’t have a problem.

 

Aside from the sound and the frame rates, there is not much you can say against the M1530. The only thing you would probably have is its 1,280 x 800 resolution. Although it doesn’t give much in terms of desktop space, it more than makes up for it in terms of image quality.

 

If you liked the M1330, then don’t hesitate to get the M1530. It is no wonder that some are calling it as the M1330 on steroids. The XPS 1530 is undoubtedly one of the best 15″ laptops available on the market. The price tag is definitely worth the cool design, the power and the excellent ergonomics of the Dell XPS M1530.

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