Dell today officially introduced the XPS 15z laptop, possibly the thinnest 15-inch PC on the planet, and the first in a series of new thin and powerful products from Dell to come this year. A combination of power and design, the XPS 15z offers 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, optional 15.6-inch Full HD (1080p) display, a backlit keyboard with adjustable brightness and up to eight hours of battery life - all housed in an elegantly crafted case that is less than an inch thick.

The XPS 15z is the first in a series of upcoming thin Inspiron- and XPS-branded products, Dell said.



The XPS 15z includes 2nd generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, a 15.6-inch WLED display with a Full HD option that has almost two times the HD resolution of standard HD displays, NVIDIA graphics with 3DTV play capabilities, built-in WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0 and a backlit keyboard.

The XPS 15z delivers high performance, including NVIDIA discrete graphics with Optimus technology that automatically switches to power-saving integrated graphics under reduced workloads, helping the battery last longer. In addition, it offers ample hard drive storage and a slot-loading DVD +/- RW drive for watching the latest movies or burning music to a disc. And the optional Full HD (1080p) display brings HDTV-type quality to the laptop screen.

For at-home entertainment, the optional Intel Wireless Display feature enables videos and photos to be streamed wirelessly from the XPS 15z to an HDMI-equipped TV.

Prices for the XPS 15z start from $999. It is available today from Dell?s global online stores, including www.dell.com in the United States, with retail availability to follow shortly.

Detailed Information:

- Thin (0.97"/24.68mm) laptop PC with Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium; aluminum and mag-alloy enclosure
- 2nd-generation Intel Core i5 and Core i7 Dual Core processor choices
- Standard HD or optional Full HD (1920x1080) WLED display

- NVIDIA graphics options:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M with 1GB graphics memory
NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M with 2GB graphics memory

- Includes NVIDIA Optimus technology; NVIDIA 3DTV Play technology
- 4GB up to 8GB DDR3vii 1333Mhz memoryv options
- 7200RPM hard disk storage, up to 750GB
- Built-in Slot load DVD +/- RW (reads & writes to CD/DVD)
- Backlit, Chiclet-style keyboard with adjustable brightness
- Optimized touchpad
- Built-in Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity
- Intel Wireless Display-ready
- Up to 8 hours of battery life with 8-cell battery
- USB 3.0 (2), USB/eSATA with PowerShare, HDMI 1.4, Mini Display-Port, Gigabit Ethernet and audio connectors
- Built-in 9-in-1 media card reader
- Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam with dual array digital microphones and stereo speakers
- Dell Stage software for fast access to content like music, videos and photos
- Dimensions: Height: 0.97" (24.68mm) / Width: 15.15" (384.85mm) / Depth 10.25" (260.37mm); Weight: starting at 5.54lbs (2.51 kg)