Dell Inspiron 15r N5110

Dell Inspiron 15r N5110

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Dell has impressed us lately with a great range of laptops to suit all users, and the Inspiron 15r N5110 is no exception. It's quite expensive for a mid-range laptop, but still offers great value for money, thanks to its excellent performance.

That extra cash buys you the latest Intel Core i5 2410M processor, which is a step above the Core i3 processors found in most of the other machines at this price. While other laptops can comfortably run all of your applications, the Dell provides an extra bit of future-proofing and won't need replacing any time soon. Even the most demanding software loads quickly and runs smoothly.

You also get a powerful dedicated Nvidia GT 525M graphics card, while most other laptops make do with basic integrated graphics, where the processor also has to handle image rendering. The result is much better multimedia performance. High-definition (HD) movies run perfectly, you can comfortably edit all of your media, and gamers can play the latest titles without sacrificing graphics quality for a smooth frame rate.

The 15.6-inch screen is bright, although the Packard Bell EasyNote NS44 HR-033UK compact screen is sharper. However, we found the Dell's screen was vibrant enough to fully enjoy our photos and films, with decent viewing angles.

The built-in SRS speakers are some of the most powerful, making them good for music and movies, although audiophiles will prefer a dedicated external pair.

While the Dell offers good performance, it's by no means the most portable. We didn't quite get three hours of use from the battery when watching films, although this isn't a bad result, and if you're simply typing out an essay or doing some other light work, you can expect to get another hour or so out of the battery such as Dell 01X284 Battery, Dell 083KV Battery, Dell 0F965N Battery, Dell 0X217 Battery, Dell 0XR693 Battery, Dell 1691P Battery, Dell 1894W Battery, Dell 1G222 Battery, Dell 1X793 Battery, Dell 2127U Battery, Dell 2941E Battery, Dell 310-0083 Battery.

At 2.7kg it's quite heavy for a laptop, which also limits portability. Still, it can be carried around if needed and the body isn't too chunky to be a pain when you have to cram it into your backpack.

This laptop might not be perfectly portable, but it's certainly attractive. The dark brushed-metal finish looks slick, with only a little flex around the edges, and our model came with one of Dell's swappable SWITCH lids. You get a choice of over twenty colourful designs, which make a refreshing change from the standard plain efforts. If you get sick of one design, just order a new one from Dell and they'll ship it out.

Like many of the laptops here, an isolation-style keyboard has been used. The keys are well spaced, but we found the board to be spongy, with considerable flex in the middle when typing. It's not a serious issue and you soon get used to it, but we expected better.

Connections are plentiful, with VGA and HDMI ports for hooking up external displays and even an eSATA port for attaching external hard drives. With 500GB of built-in storage, you'll most likely only need an external drive when backing up your important files.

If you need the extra power and have the cash to spare, the Inspiron 15r is a great student laptop that will last you for a few years. However, portability and usability aren't as strong as we would have liked.

Could Your Battery Be a Time Bomb

Could Your Battery Be a Time Bomb

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In August 2006, the computer manufacturer Dell recalled 4.1 million of its laptop batteries because of a potentially lethal fault - some were liable to burst into flames. Dell batteries in laptops made between April 2004 and July 2006 were found to be faulty after several incidents in which a Dell laptop battery caught fire or even exploded.

In June 2006, a Dell battery caused a notebook to burst into flames at a conference in Japan. The following month, firefighters in Illinois were called out to extinguish a burning laptop which had partially destroyed the desk beneath it, while in Nevada, a burning Dell battery in the a pickup truck ignited ammunition in the glove compartment, triggering an explosion in the engine. Dell officially admitted to several similar incidents, while other reports suggested that hundreds of burned and melted laptops had been returned to the manufacturer.

Miraculously, no-one was injured in any of these incidents. But Dell's recall of the batteries was at the time the largest safety recall in the history of the consumer electronics industry, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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The recall highlighted the potential dangers of lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries like Dell 1691P Battery, Dell 1894W Battery, Dell 1G222 Battery, Dell 1X793 Battery, Dell 2127U Battery, Dell 2941E Battery, Dell 310-0083 Battery, Dell 312-0068 Battery, Dell 312-0518 Battery, Dell 312-0625 Battery, Dell 312-3250 Battery, Dell 3149C Battery are one of the cheapest type of laptop battery available, which makes them very popular with electronics manufacturers. They can be found not only in laptop computers, but in other devices such as mobile phones, cordless power tools, digital cameras, camcorders, and MP3 players. While incidents of lithium-ion batteries catching fire are comparatively few, the huge number of electronic devices now used by consumers means they do present a considerable risk.

The Dell batteries in question were found to contain microscopic particles of metal, a by-product of the manufacturing process. It is believed the explosions were caused by these particles piercing the separator inside the batteries, causing them to short-circuit. This set off a chain reaction within the cells of the batteries which made them overheat extremely rapidly, increasing the temperature of the batteries by a few hundred degrees in the fraction of a second. It was this fault which prompted the recall of such a large number of Dell battery products.

But it was not just Dell batteries that were found to have this fault. The batteries were made by Sony, who sell laptop batteries to many of the world's major computer manufacturers. Many other laptop manufacturers were forced to recall large numbers of laptop batteries for safety reasons.

Are You Using a Faulty Dell Battery?

But how many of the faulty Dell batteries were actually returned to Dell? While the laptop fires sparked news stories around the globe, and Dell issued a public safety recall of the batteries, many people may still have missed this information. Could you be one of them? Are you using a Dell laptop manufactured between 2004 and 2006? If so, could your Dell battery potentially become a lethal hazard?

A list of the affected laptop models, along with information on how to identify a faulty Dell battery, can be found at the Dell web site. Sending the battery to Dell and waiting for a safe replacement means spending time unable to use your laptop, so it is a good idea to find a Dell spare parts supplier online who can supply you with a replacement Dell battery which won't burst into flames.

Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-5816DBK

Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-5816DBK

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The Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-5816DBK ($799.99 list at Best Buy) is a well-built, competent desktop replacement laptop, and its Intel Core i5-2410M processor is more than capable of handling of your productivity tasks and web-browsing needs. Unfortunately, its Dell 8649R Battery competitors manage to outshine it by offering better features for less—like the Editors' Choice Lenovo IdeaPad V570-1066A9U ($629.99 list, 4 stars).

Design

The i15RN5110-5816DBK has a plastic chassis with a glossy black lid and palm rest. Though made of black plastic, it has a unique textured appearance beneath the glossy finish, which Dell calls Dell 8027U Battery Diamond Black. It looks pretty good, but it will need to be wiped down from time to time to remove fingerprints. Measuring 10.2 by 14.8 by 1.4 inches (HWD), and weighing 5.87 pounds, the Dell Inspiron i15R isn't the lightest in the category—that honor goes to the 5.5-pound Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) ($2,199 direct, 4 stars)—but it's still light enough to carry to work or school.

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MoreThe full-size keyboard has an adjacent numeric pad, both with chiclet-style keys. These matte-black keys are well spaced, and the typing experience was comfortable enough that I'd freely use it for all the writing I do. The multitouch track pad was competent, with separate right and left buttons, but the mouse buttons were a bit stiff to click Dell 8N544 Battery.

The 15.5-inch widescreen display has 1,366 by 768 resolution, which is pretty common in the 15-inch space. The i15RN5110-5816DBK also has a generic set of stereo speakers, but the sound they produce was clear at regular volumes and relatively distortion free at high volume. You won't, however, get any sort of bass out of these speakers.

Features

The i15RN5110-5816DBK has a full feature set for an $800 laptop. In addition to standard connections like headphone and microphone jacks, Ethernet and VGA monitor output, you'll also find HDMI output, one USB 2.0 port, two USB 3.0 ports, and a combination USB/eSATA port. A multiformat card reader (SD, MMC, MS/Pro) is found on the left side of the laptop, and a dual-layer DVD +/- RW optical drive can be found on the right. Ethernet and 802.11n Wi-Fi are standard Dell 75UYF Battery features, but features you might not see on other systems in this price range include Bluetooth support and WiDi 2.0, which allows you to wirelessly stream 1080p multimedia to any HDTV using a Netgear Push2TV receiver.

It is worth noting that several connections, namely the VGA, Ethernet, a USB 3.0 port, the power connection and a Kensington Lock slot are all found on the back of the i15RN5110-5816DBK on the chassis with the hinges. Dell is the only manufacturer I've seen that places a significant number of ports on the back of a machine, and it struck me as odd that they would hide several ports in such an awkward place. It also worried me when using any sort of USB drive in the rear port, as having the drive in the back, out of sight, would increase the risk of accidentally damaging it by bumping it or snagging it against Dell 6Y270 Battery something.

Port placement aside, the i15RN5110-5816DBK is equipped with a spacious 640GB 5,400rpm hard drive. While it should provide plenty of storage capacity for your programs and media collections, comparable systems, like the HP dv7-6135dx, offer 750GB of space. On the hard drive you'll find a few programs pre-installed, like a 60-day trial of McAfee Security, a similar trial of Microsoft Office 2010, and a Bing toolbar. This isn't a huge amount of bloatware, as Best Buy lets you side step most of the usual clutter with their Best Buy PC App, which lets you select only the spyware options you Dell 6T473 Battery actually want or need.

If you want a little more peace of mind with your purchase, Best Buy also offers two extended protection plans. Their standard 2-year protection plan ($139.99) covers the system against normal wear and tear, power surge damage, and includes a "No Lemon" guarantee in which Best Buy will simply replace the computer if it requires more than four repairs during the coverage period. Best Buy's advanced plan ($249.99) also covers the laptop against accidental damage from drops and spills.

Performance

Dell outfitted the i15RN5110-5816DBK with a 2.3GHz Intel Core i5-2410M dual-core processor and 6GB RAM. The combination helped the laptop score well in PCMark 7, our general processor performance test. It scored 2,169, right in line with other recent laptops Dell 6171R Battery, like the HP dv7-6135dx (2,282) or the Lenovo V570-1066A9U (2,066). Similar results were seen in our Cinebench R11.5 processor speed test, where the i15RN5110-5816DBK scored 2.61 points. This is in line with other Core i5-equipped laptops, like the Toshiba Satellite M645-S4118x ($1099 direct, 4 stars) (2.56) and Asus K53E-B1 ($770 street, 4 stars) (2.74), but falls far behind more expensive laptops with Core i7 processors, like the Dell XPS 15z ($1,534 direct, 4 stars) (3.03) or Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) (5.07).

In this configuration, the processor is also the sole source of graphics support, but thanks to the improved integrated graphics found in Intel's second-gen processors, there is still some gaming capability. In 3DMark 06, the i15RN5110-5816DBK scored 4,145 points at medium resolution, and 1,882 at high resolution. This fell behind other laptops Dell 53977 Battery with Intel integrated graphics, like the Asus K53E-B1 (4,950 points at medium resolution), and even further behind systems with discrete graphics processors, like the Toshiba M645-S4118X (7,364 medium, 5,329 high), the Dell XPS 15z (8,909 medium, 5,541 high), and Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) (10,878 medium, 8,671 high). Despite these lower scores, the i15RN5110-5816DBK still showed promise for basic gaming, putting out 17 frames per second in both Crysis and Lost Planet 2 at medium resolution. Be aware, however, that neither test would even run at higher resolution and high-end gaming will be out of the question on this laptop.

Multimedia tests results show pretty clearly that in video and photo work the Dell Inspiron i15R, with its Core i5 processor, is just as well equipped as the Dell 5081P Battery more expensive Core i7 systems. In Handbrake video encoding tests the Dell Inspiron scored 1 minute 53 seconds, and 4 minutes 9 seconds in our Photoshop CS5 image manipulation tests. Compared with the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (Thunderbolt) (1:53 HandBrake, 3:58 Photoshop CS5) and the Dell XPS 15z (2:17 HandBrake, 3:40 Photoshop CS5) it's clear that photo and video editing is one area where the Dell can be competitive.

In our MobileMark 2011 battery test, the i15RN5110-5816DBK lasted 3 hours 53 minutes, which is on par for a 6-cell, 48Wh battery. The Toshiba M645-S4118X had a similar 6-cell battery and nearly identical score (3:52). The HP dv7-6135dx, on the other hand, produced on of the best battery times in a 15-inch desktop replacement (9:28) thanks to a giant 9-cell, 100Wh Dell 3R305 Battery.

The Dell Inspiron i15RN5110-5816DBK is a competent desktop replacement, and anyone purchasing one can be confident that it will meet their day-to-day needs admirably. While it is a well-built laptop with a full feature set, you will find other competing systems offering better performance for less, like the Dell 315-0084 Battery, the Editors' Choice for budget laptops.

Does your laptop's battery keep going and going?

Does your laptop's battery keep going and going?

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The march forward has been steady enough that it might have gone unnoticed, but the battery life for laptop PCs and other portable devices is getting longer. In the GCN Lab’s May 2007 roundup of laptop PCs, the Dell Latitude D830 lasted the longest in the Lab’s worst-case-scenario battery test, clocking a time of 3 hours, 4 minutes. In this year’s laptop roundup, Apple’s MacBook Pro led the field with a time of 5 hours, 13 minutes.

That’s a sign of progress for mobile users, reflecting advances in the development of lower-power systems, for one thing. But it’s not that simple, of course. A lot of factors go into the battery life of a mobile device, including the type of processors, display screens and the batteries themselves – say, whether they are six, eight or nine cells. A laptop manufacturer looking to make a light, highly portable machine might sacrifice battery life for the lighter weight of a smaller battery such as Dell 9943E Battery, Dell 9T119 Battery, Dell 9T255 Battery, Dell 9X821 Battery, Dell BAT1194 Battery, Dell BAT1297 Battery, Dell BAT30WL Battery, Dell BAT3151L8 Battery, Dell BATDW00L Battery, Dell BAT-I5000 Battery, Dell C1295 Battery, Dell C5331 Battery, for instance.

Nevertheless, if battery life is paramount to you, the length of time your laptop keeps running outweighs, as it were, those other factors. And, overall, manufacturers have been making progress. So, how did the six laptops the Lab recently reviewed stack up in this category?

The Lab tests battery life by running a movie on the hard drive, with the screen brightness and sound each set to 80 percent, a scenario designed to put a lot of stress on the battery. Most users -- the ones not using their PCs as a home theater system substitute -- would find that their laptops last longer than the time listed here.

The top battery performers from this year’s review:

◦Apple MacBook Pro: 5 hours, 13 minutes.

◦Lenovo ThinkPad W510: 3 hours, 21 minutes.

◦Samsung P580: 2 hours, 33 minutes.

◦HP EliteBook 8540w: 2 hours, 10 minutes.

◦Sony Vaio EB Series: 2 hours, 2 minutes.

◦Fujitsu LifeBook E780: 1 hour, 49 minutes.

The laptops in that review were powerhouse machines, posting high scores on the PassMark Benchmark tests the Lab uses. But if you need that much juice, you might opt for a netbook. They're small, light and inexpensive, but with less powerful processors – though still adequate for many uses. Netbooks might not have big batteries, but they don’t really need them.

Battery life times from the Lab’s November 2009 netbook roundup:

◦Toshiba Mini NB205-N210: 6 hours, 17 minutes.

◦Sony Vaio W-series: 4 hours, 30 minutes.

◦Dell Latitude 2100: 4 hours, 28 minutes.

◦HP Mini 5101: 4 hours, 5 minutes.

◦Fijutsu M2010: 3 hours, 42 minutes.

◦Lenovo IdeaPad S10-2: 2 hours, 35 minutes.

If you need power and durability in the field, of course, rugged laptops are the obvious choice. You have to accept extra weight for the power and ruggedization, but you don’t have to trade off battery life, in most cases. Battery times for laptops and convertible tablet PCs from the Lab’s October 2009 rugged roundup:

◦Panasonic Toughbook 30: 6 hours, 14 minutes.

◦General Dynamics Itronix GD 8000: 4 hours, 45 minutes.

◦Getac V100: 2 hours, 6 minutes.

In July 2010, the Lab tested the new Toughbook 31. It lasted 4 hours, 30 minutes in the battery test, but it’s also worth noting that it’s a much more powerful machine than the 30, scoring nearly twice as high on the PassMark Benchmark test.

Short battery life was once the bane of mobile computing, but these days it’s fairly easy to find a device that will at least get you through most domestic flights, or let you work from the back porch. And even longer times could be ahead, considering that the Apple iPad typically get 10 hours from a single charge.

Dell Introduces Inspiron R Series Of Notebooks

Dell Introduces Inspiron R Series Of Notebooks

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If there's anything in the world that's true, it's that there is a near-constant flow of new notebooks flowing out these days. It's clear that the world is becoming more and more mobile, as the ratio of laptop to desktop releases has to be around 5:1 at this point. Every week now, it feels as if one laptop maker or another has a new machine to consider, and both AMD and Intel are investing heavily in the advancement of mobile CPUs.

This week, Dell's the lucky winner. They're introducing the Inspiron R series, which features Intel's new and improved Sandy Bridge series of processors. These new rigs are designed for style-focused consumers, with loads of color options and an interchangeable lid option standing out. Dell's labeling this feature SWITCH, and tucking the new lid designs into the overall Design Studio. It's not the first time Dell has offered a notebook with a switchable lid, but rarely have you had such choices. There's a 14", 15" and 17" Inspiron R to choose from, with HD display options and improved battery life figures.

The Inspiron 15R is capable of lasting an impressive 13 hours under ideal conditions (with the optional 9-cell battery like Dell C5340 Battery, Dell C647H Battery, Dell C7786 Battery, Dell CG036 Battery, Dell CG039 Battery, Dell D5318 Battery, Dell D5540 Battery, Dell D5561 Battery, Dell D7310 Battery, Dell DF192 Battery, Dell DF230 Battery, Dell DF249 Battery ), and you'll also get USB 3.0 ports to take advantage of the newest high-speed peripherals. There are plenty of CTO options to wade through: 2nd-gen Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 CPUs, 6-cell or 9-cell battery packs, Intel Wireless Display for wire-free 1080p playback on your HDTV, support for Blu-ray playback, HDMI 1.4, an HD-capable webcam, chiclet-style keyboard and Windows 7 Home Premium.

These new machines start at $529.99, with each lid retailing for $39.99. Specifics on each are available below.

Switch into Spring with the New Inspiron R Series from Dell

* New InspironTM R line expands Dell’s leading-edge portfolio of products with 2nd Generation Intel® CoreTM processors

* Inspiron R is fun, stylish and fast featuring the latest technology, a superior entertainment experience, impressive battery life and a new interchangeable lid option

* Just pop.click.switch: New SWITCH by Design Studio lids allow for a new look at any moment

ROUND ROCK, Texas--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The new Inspiron R series joins Dell’s expansive collection of laptops and desktops equipped with the latest Intel processors and are fun, stylish and lightning quick. Available today at Dell.com, the new Inspiron R 14-, 15- and 17-inch laptops deliver incredible mobile entertainment, high-definition displays and outstanding battery life, but that’s just the beginning.

“Our Inspiron R models equipped with 2nd gen Intel Core processors deliver the ultimate in entertainment and mobility and because customers value both performance and style, the eye-catching lids are designed to suit your mood or style at any given moment”

The perfect combination of brains and beauty - the latest addition to the Inspiron family also introduces an innovative new design twist: new SWITCH by Design Studio interchangeable lids that switch the look of Inspiron R laptops with just a pop and a click1. The SWITCH by Design Studio collection includes 25 new eye-popping lids sporting vibrant colors and unique designs. Start the day with a Peacock Blue lid, and switch it out for a design-inspired look at night.

But the Inspiron R shouldn’t be judged by its cover(s) alone. Packing the latest 2nd generation Intel Core technology, the Inspiron R laptops benefit from sleek form factors, up to 13 hours of battery life2 on the Inspiron 15R with the optional 9-cell battery and incorporate the latest USB 3.0 technology to make transferring photos, videos, music and other graphics-rich files faster than ever.

Performance? Check! What about the lids? Carefully selected from Dell Design Studio’s curated collections, the contemporary art and graphic designs available from SWITCH by Design Studio offer exclusive selections from outstanding independent artists, designers and partners including OPI and Threadless and charitable partners, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and (PRODUCT)RED™, where a portion of proceeds benefit each organization, respectively3. And new with SWITCH by Design Studio, available today, are four Eastern-inspired designs from the India collection.

“Our Inspiron R models equipped with 2nd gen Intel Core processors deliver the ultimate in entertainment and mobility and because customers value both performance and style, the eye-catching lids are designed to suit your mood or style at any given moment,” said Sam Burd, vice president Dell’s Consumer & SMB Product Group. “With the Inspiron-R series, we’re living up to our heritage of delivering the performance you need to do more, and with SWITCH by Design Studio, you can look good while doing it,” Burd added.

Inspiron R: The Dell Difference

With a range of entertainment, storage, productivity and show-stopping design options available on the Inspiron R, Dell makes it easy for people to go online and choose the perfect Inspiron R laptop with confidence, knowing it will be a smart investment that will deliver the ideal technology-by-design for them.

Inspiron R: Key Features

* 2nd generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processor options and up to 8GB of memory4

* Weight starting at 4.94 lbs for the Inspiron 14R5

* 6-cell battery included with 9-cell battery options6

* SRS Premium Audio and high-definition video performance

* Intel Wireless Display technology for wireless projection of full 1080p video and 5.1 surround sound to your home theater for a breath-taking movie-viewing experience7

* Support for Blu-ray 3D movie playback when equipped with the optional Blu-ray drive and connected to your 3D TV (HDMI 1.4 required)8

* Integrated Dell Stage software, providing one-click access to photos, music, videos, social-networking sites, e-books and more

* HD capable webcam

* ChicletTM-style keyboard9

* Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with option for Professional

* Optional SWITCH by Design Studio lids featuring the new India Collection and designs from OPI, Threadless.com, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, (PRODUCT)RED™ and various artists

Pricing and Availability

Inspiron R

The new Inspiron R models are available today in the U.S. on Dell.com and will be available through Dell’s U.S. retail partners in the coming months.

* Inspiron 14R (SWITCH by Design Studio model with black lid): Starts at $579.99

* Inspiron 15R (SWITCH by Design Studio model with black lid): Starts at $529.99

* Inspiron 17R (SWITCH by Design Studio model with black lid): Starts at $579.99

* SWITCH by Design Studio lids: Start at $39.9910

Dell Adds 12 Hour Battery Life

Dell Adds 12 Hour Battery Life

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As the laptop onslaught continues, Dell has a new series to introduce. But these aren't your average laptops: these are business-minded machines that should be taken very, very seriously. Are you in a serious mood? Good. Actually, the Vostro 3000 series probably isn't quite that serious, but there's no question that the Vostro name has generally been associated with business rigs in the past. The main difference here? These new guys have batteries such as Dell F0590A01 Battery, Dell F0993 Battery, Dell F144M Battery, Dell F1450A Battery, Dell F5136 Battery, Dell F707H Battery, Dell FF232 Battery, Dell FG442 Battery, Dell FK890 Battery, Dell FT080 Battery, Dell G2053A01 Battery, Dell G5226 Battery that can last upwards of 12 hours, which actually sounds like a figure that would do the average businessperson a lot of good.

Available in 13-, 14-, 15- and 17-inch forms, the revised Vostro 3000 line uses Intel's newest Sandy Bridge CPUs, SRS Premium Voice Pro software and a full HD webcam on the 14-, 15- and 17-inch models. These units also offer a chiclet keyboard, durable aluminum finish and choice of three premium colors – Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red and Brisbane Bronze. There's Skype pre-installed, USB 3.0, built-in fingerprint reader, and rather reasonable prices. They range from $499-$599 in terms of starting price, and the new 3000 line will go on sale in the U.S. starting March 22.



Small Businesses Collaborate In Style with New Vostro 3000 Series

* Durable, feature-packed laptops deliver premium design and more than 12 hours of battery life1 option on select models

* First small-business laptops to feature SRS Premium Voice Pro for the ultimate in virtual collaboration

Knowing today’s growing businesses require real-time information exchange and connectivity without compromise, Dell today unveiled its Vostro 3000 series laptops with 12 hours of battery life1 on select models and cutting-edge virtual collaboration solutions.

Available in 13-, 14-, 15- and 17-inch forms and styled with image-conscious entrepreneurs and mobile professionals in mind, the Dell Vostro 3000 Series packs the latest Intel® 2nd generation Core™ I Series processors into a sleek design without compromising battery life. For those that demand the ultimate in collaboration, the Vostro 3000 is the first small-business laptop to feature voice enhancing technology SRS Premium Voice Pro software. A full HD webcam offered with the 14-, 15- and 17-inch laptops enables lifelike interactions with coworkers and customers, while a digital array mic helps reduce ambient noise, giving small businesses a superb virtual collaboration solution that’s fast and clear.

“Whether you are pitching, analyzing, partnering or managing, the new Vostro 3000 series is designed to keep you collaborating with colleagues, partners and clients,” said Sam Burd, vice president Dell’s Consumer & SMB Product Group. “With the latest Vostro collaboration enhancements, entrepreneurs have a sleek, capable technology tool that helps them impress no matter the size of their business or technology budget.”

The new Vostro 3000 laptops offer the following:

* Stylish and durable: A chiclet keyboard, durable aluminum finish and choice of three premium colors – Aberdeen Silver, Lucerne Red and Brisbane Bronze

* Enhanced collaboration: Pre-installed Skype and the ability to launch any VoIP or video conferencing application via one customizable dashboard button

* Top-notch security options: Back up your business data 10 times faster with super speed USB 3.0, standard built-in finger-print reader and Trend Micro Worry-Free Business Security

* Increased productivity: Intel® 2nd generation Core™ I Series processors, switchable graphics, DDR3, USB 3.0, BT 3.0

* ProSupport to Simplify IT: Businesses can choose their own level of 24x7 IT support with optional Dell ProSupport2 services

“In this age of 24x7 communications, it is critical for small and mid-sized businesses to connect with their clients and employees regardless of location or time zone,” said Sanjeev Aggarwal, Principal and Founder, SMB Group. “Small businesses are ready for the kinds of collaboration capabilities Dell is introducing in the Vostro 3000 series to get them to the next level of productivity.”

Vostro 3000 Series - Pricing and Availability

The new Vostro 3000 series will be available in the U.S. on Dell.com on starting on March 22.

* 13-inch 3350 SAPP - $599

* 14-inch 3450 SAPP - $499

* 15-inch 3550 SAPP - $499

* 17-inch 3750 SAPP - $549

Prices, models and availability vary by geographic region.

Can WinTel gain a foothold in tablets

Can WinTel gain a foothold in tablets

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That would be Microsoft Corp. /quotes/zigman/20493/quotes/nls/msft MSFT -2.67% and Intel Corp. /quotes/zigman/20392/quotes/nls/intc INTC -1.59% , the duopoly referred to in Silicon Valley as "WinTel," where about 90% of the PC market is made up of systems running Windows and powered by Intel's (and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. /quotes/zigman/216580/quotes/nls/amd AMD -1.96% ) chips.

Instead, the more popular duo in the emerging field of tablets is some version of the Linux operating system, or Google Inc.'s /quotes/zigman/93888/quotes/nls/goog GOOG -2.46% Android operating system, itself based on a modified version of Linux, and chips based on lower-power consuming designs of ARM Holdings PLC /quotes/zigman/67211/quotes/nls/armh ARMH -3.36% . Consumers who buy tablets for reading or watching content want devices with longer life battery like Dell G5266 Battery, Dell G5345 Battery, Dell GD761 Battery, Dell GG386 Battery, Dell GK479 Battery, Dell GR986 Battery, Dell GR995 Battery, Dell GW240 Battery, Dell GX047 Battery, Dell H766N Battery, Dell HD438 Battery, Dell HF674 Battery.

As Intel releases its second-quarter results today, its presence in tablets is not an immediate concern. But investors are increasingly nervous about a PC slowdown, just after what may be the conclusion of a big corporate buying cycle in the first half of 2010. Some are looking at its growth prospects beyond chips for PCs and servers. See Intel and AMD earnings outlook story.

"The tablet is not yet an issue for Intel," said Phani Kumar Saripella, chief operating officer at Primary Global Research in Mountain View, Calif. "The issue comes about because tablets are a brand-new segment, and Intel would be a natural company to provide their chip there. Yet they don't start in the tablet world as incumbents."

That's a switch for the chip giant, which saw big adoption of its low-powered Atom chip in the once-booming netbook market. But now that market, which was hot during the recession, is falling apart as consumers realized that scaled-down netbooks don't do as much as they hoped, and as prices of the lowest cost notebooks continued to fall.

"That market is falling off a cliff," said Ashok Kumar, an analyst with Rodman & Remshaw, of the netbook sector. "It cannibalized notebooks and simultaneously all it has done is accelerate a price decline."

Saripella agreed. Sales of netbooks, he said, the brightest light of the PC market during the recession of 2009, tumbled 30% in the second quarter. "The market for netbooks is cratering."

He said netbook sales could bounce back in the third and fourth quarters, typically faster growing periods with back-to-school sales and holiday shopping. "That's the hope, at least."

As the netbook initially had a negative impact on the pricing of notebooks, so too will tablet computers. Based on the enormous popularity of Apple's /quotes/zigman/68270/quotes/nls/aapl AAPL -2.68% iPad, it could be an even bigger impact. Apple sold three million iPads in the first 80 days, at a starting price of around $500. In addition to its clean lines, fast Web browsing, and clear screen, consumers have touted the battery life of the device of about eight hours.

Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs quickly saw that the netbook was a stop-gap device, and steadfastly refused to develop one, even as analysts and some in the media (guilty as charged) thought they should do otherwise.

"The problem is netbooks aren't better at anything," Jobs said during the January launch of the iPad, which he championed as a real third category of device that can do some things better than a notebook. Netbooks, he said, "are slow, they have low-quality displays, and they run clunky old PC software," he said, adding that netbooks are "just cheap laptops and we don't think they are a third category of device."

Now, many analysts believe tablets will cannibalize netbooks and low-end notebooks.

"We believe tablets may pressure the outlook for the consumer computing market (65% of the market) and specifically netbooks with some modest tempering of lower end notebooks," Barclays Capital analyst Tim Luke wrote in a recent report, where he also trimmed estimates for both Intel and AMD, as possible companies that may face pressure from growth in tablets.

The iPad uses its own version of the ARM processor, a popular choice among hardware manufacturers because of its lower wattage versus Intel's chips. The Atom chip has yet to match the ARM designs, which still have much lower power wattage.

Other companies making tablets, even big Intel customers such as Dell Inc. /quotes/zigman/27952/quotes/nls/dell DELL -3.91% , and other firms like HTC and Archos are also using variations of the lower-powered ARM design. A few popular licensees include Qualcomm Inc.'s /quotes/zigman/77257/quotes/nls/qcom QCOM -3.45% Snapdragon and Texas Instruments Inc.'s /quotes/zigman/243223/quotes/nls/txn TXN -3.74% OMAP chip. Research In Motion Ltd. /quotes/zigman/18534/quotes/nls/rimm RIMM -6.13% is said to be working on a tablet, likely aimed at corporate users, with Marvell Technology Inc.'s /quotes/zigman/82457/quotes/nls/mrvl MRVL -3.09% Armada, another ARM licensee.

So far, Cisco Systems Inc. /quotes/zigman/20039/quotes/nls/csco CSCO -3.68% and ASUS of Taiwan are among the biggest players to opt for Intel's chips in their tablets. Cisco's Cius tablet for business users will have a video conferencing capability when it comes out in early 2011, and it needs a chip with more processing power like the Atom. ASUS is expected to use an Intel Core 2 duo in its EEE Pad.

In May, Intel introduced a lower-powered version of Atom, the Atom Z6, but it has not yet shipped. The Atom also hasn't yet made a big dent in the hot smart phone market, where ARM designs also rule, and analysts fear it will suffer the same fate with tablets. See Intel news here.

Microsoft has so far bungled its own attempt at a smart phone, the Kin, aimed at kids who love social networking and cancelled it within two months of its launch. Since the Kin used a hybrid of the upcoming Windows Phone 7 software, it was not an auspicious start for Microsoft in its efforts to gain footing in the mobile space. Of the anticipated tablets, so far only ASUS is expected to use a version of Windows. See more about Microsoft killing the Kin.

Also, on Monday Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer was speaking at a partner conference, touting tablet-style devices running the Windows 7 operating system from about 20 different companies. Ballmer noted that tablets represent a "terribly important area for us."

"I don't know if Intel and Microsoft have their arms around this one, no pun intended," of ARM's popularity in the mobile space, said Saripella of PGR. "Still, this is a very tiny segment of the market. It's not going to make a difference to revenue this Tuesday, or the rest of the year, but all these things have repercussions for years to come."

Therese Poletti is a senior columnist for MarketWatch in San Francisco.

Ener1 Adds Three New Executives

Ener1 Adds Three New Executives

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"We're continually looking for ways to reduce our overall structural costs while simultaneously enhancing our operational ability to deliver world-class energy storage solutions to existing customers, like the Federal Grid Corporation, Volvo Cars, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Toro, Motorola and Kenwood Radio," stated Ener1 President Chris Cowger. "We are adding some first-rate talent to strengthen Ener1's Dell MM165 Battery operations, manufacturing, human resources and finance areas to help us achieve this goal. These new hires bring more than 75 years of combined Fortune 500 experience working across a broad range of technology companies and managing billions of dollars in revenue. We expect they will be terrific assets in driving our growth over the next several years to make Ener1 an even more cost-efficient Dell KM958 Battery company for both current and future customers."

Additions to Ener1's leadership team include:

■Melissa Debes joins Ener1 in the role of chief accounting officer and senior vice president of finance. She will also serve as chief financial officer for Ener1's EnerDel subsidiary. With more than 25 years experience, she was previously the corporate vice president of finance at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), where she consolidated business planning and forecasting efforts and spearheaded AMD's zero-based budgeting process. Prior to joining AMD, she was the division controller for Motorola's PowerPc computing platform group. Melissa has a Dell KG046 Battery bachelor's degree in finance from Arizona State University and a master's degree in international management from Thunderbird-American Graduate School.

■Dan Allen will serve as Ener1's senior vice president of operations and procurement. For the past 13 years, he was an executive director in worldwide procurement at Dell, where he gained extensive experience in global sourcing, supplier development and supply-chain optimization. Prior to Dell, Dan spent 10 years with EDS in various finance and operations positions, including four years living in Beijing and Hong Kong establishing EDS's China operations. Dan has a bachelor's degree in finance from Iowa State University and a master's degree in business administration from the Dell KD476 Battery University of Texas at Dallas.

■Eddie Luedke joins Ener1 as vice president of human resources with more than 20 years experience from companies like AMD, Dell and EDS. He most recently ran AMD's human resources function for sales, marketing, corporate strategy, IT, and finance. During his 11-year tenure with Dell, Eddie had HR responsibility for the global sales and call center organizations, and managed compensation and benefits for Latin America and Canada. Eddie Dell KD186 Battery earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Texas A&M University.

Ener1 is also pleased to announce that Robert Kamischke, who has served as Ener1's chief accounting officer and vice president of finance, will bring his expertise to a new role as vice president of manufacturing engineering.

"We believe we're building a world-class technology company with operations extending across Asia, North America and Europe, which will provide us with greater scale and flexibility to meet our customers' needs," stated Ener1 Chairman & CEO Charles Gassenheimer. "Having a top-notch leadership team, with the experience and knowledge to help grow and manage our global operations, is important to our continued success. We are also grateful for the further capital commitment from the company's principal shareholder announced last week. With the additional capital commitment and our Dell JD634 Battery ability to attract exceptional talent, we're very optimistic about continuing our recent growth in grid energy storage, as well as building upon our success in the transportation sector. We also anticipate our industrial electronics small pack battery business will surpass last year's revenue growth."

About Ener1, Inc.

Ener1, Inc. is a publicly traded (NASDAQ:HEV) energy storage technology company that develops compact, lithium-ion-powered battery solutions for the transportation, utility grid and industrial electronics markets. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 700 employees with manufacturing locations in the United States and Korea. Ener1 also develops commercial fuel cell products and nanotechnology-based Dell J590M Battery materials.

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