Laptop Overview
Get the best of all worlds: performance, sleek design, and a rich feature-set - all in a perfectly-sized 15.4″ notebook. The XPS M1530 is a multimedia machine that’s as gorgeous as it is powerful.
Sophisticated Lines, Refined Strength
Featuring a boldly stylized hinge, polished chrome detailing, and a slim profile, the XPS M1530 is a stunning piece of industrial design. Made with premium materials selected for light-weight durability, plus top-quality finishes and textures, it’s built to perform – and turn heads along the way.
Go-Anywhere Wireless
Near, far and in-between: the XPS M1530 delivers outstanding wireless connectivity almost everywhere you go.
- Travel farther and download faster with the M1530’s Wireless-N capability
- Get excellent reception with multiple built-in antennas
- Use the Wi-Fi CatcherTM to help find Wi-Fi hotspots in seconds without powering up your notebook
- Choose Bluetooth and use wireless peripherals for added freedom
- Work almost anywhere using the integrated mobile broadband card to connect over national cellular networks
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Step It Up
Packed with innovative features, the XPS M1530 offers a truly powerful computing performance. Available with:
- Dell MediaDirect for one-touch access to movies, pictures, music and select Microsoft Office applications – without booting up Windows
- Dual-core processing for maximum performance while running multiple applications
- Advanced graphics capabilities for an intensified visual experience
- Versatile listening options, including noise-isolating earbuds to block ambient noise and dual headphone jacks, so you can share the love with a friend
- Easy data transfer options, including an 8-in-1 media card reader, USB drives and more.
- A slim remote control (stored conveniently in the ExpressCard slot) for easy access to all your favorite media
- Hi-def display options for true choice in screen resolution
- An HDMI connector to transfer unbelievable picture and sound quality with more data and less distortion than traditional analog connections
- Top-of-the-line video chat with a 2.0 megapixel camera and digital array noise cancellation mics for added audio clarity, depth and realism
- A biometric finger-print security system for added security and fewer passwords to remember
- A low-profile, slot-load optical drive for Blu-ray Disc or DVD burner
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Laptop Specs
Dell XPS M1530 Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5250 (2MB cache/1.5GHz/667Mhz FSB)
1GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz (2 Dimms)
Tuxedo Black Glossy
Widescreen 15.4 inch LCD (1280×800)
2.0 MP Camera Size
120GB 5400rpm SATA Hard Drive
Slot Load DVD+/-RW (DVD/CD read/write)
128MB NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
High Definition Audio 2.0
See full specs at the official
Dell XPS M1530 website.
Hi, I consult with large companies and assist them with their IT purchases. As a result, I have gained extensive knowledge of just about every laptop on the market.
I have found a few bad reviews on the m1530,
* too expensive
* odd shape
* overheats
* low screen resolution
I prefer Asus G1s or Lenovo T61
“Hi…
Thanks for your comments. Spoke with Dell last night about the XPS. Just didn’t want to spend so much on a PC laptop.
Your feedback was helpful, but if I were spending this much why wouldn’t you go Apple MacBook Pro?
Mary-Karol”
posted by admin:
The Macbook Pro is an excellent choice too, but many people prefer the XPS. I like them both equally well and had a hard time choosing which should be #1 on my list.
Aesthetically appealing, feature-rich, fairly lightweight, HDMI port, 3 USB ports, dual headphone jacks, comes with a host of XPS goodies.
Ordered on Nov. 30 and after a one-week delay, finally got mine earlier today. First impressions are very favorable. Aesthetically, this is a winner. Thin, wedge-shape design, like the M1330 (this one runs from 0.9 to 1.4″). Solid-feeling barrel hinge. I got the “tuxedo black” color. Nice brushed aluminum keyboard tray/wrist rest, although I wish it had been more of a gunmetal gray color than silver. It’s still nice, however.
Overall, the M1530 exudes quality. Capacitive, touch-sensitive media controls, including disc eject, are nice — glow blue when touched. The slot-load CD/DVD drive is great. Seems to pick up Wifi signals quickly and strongly… I got the Next-Gen Draft N card. Not having to power up to detect Wifi networks is great. I ordered Bluetooth, but can find no evidence that it’s on my computer. Way to go, Dell.
Wish the screen was offered in 1440×900 resolution. That’s a rather big drawback for me, but 1200×800 is decent. Looking at the manual, it appears higher resolutions are going to be available, but they weren’t at time of purcahse. With the 128MB video card and 2GB RAM, DVDs play perfectly and running multiple programs causes no noticeable slowdowns.
Heat dissipation is good… the wrist rest and bottom get warm after extended use, but not overly so. Battery life is typically good for a Core 2 Duo chip-based system.
Included XPS goodies are a nice leatherette portfolio, Creative Labs noise-isolating earbuds with pouch, a very nice lined nylon slipcase for the laptop, media remote control (stores in ExpressCard slot), soft cloth for cleaning the glossy screen, and all the associated books and discs.
Integrated webcam and dual microphones… nice. The fingerprint reader works consistently for me, although an overly dry finger will not register (common with any biometric device).
Overall, very nice laptop for the price… good balance of form and function.