Dell Adamo: DisplayPort, Blu-ray

Dell’s Adamo will sport a DisplayPort connection. This is not that big of a deal since Dell has been pushing DisplayPort for a long while. I don’t know why we need to move to yet another “standard” for connecting displays, but Apple and Dell are on the DisplayPort bandwagon while the rest of the IT [...]

Dell Adamo to use 3.5mm LCD Panels

According to DigiTimes, Dell has recently placed orders for 3.5mm LCD panels from LG Display (LPL) and Samsung. It is believed that these ultra-thin LCD panels are headed for Dell’s new uber-notebook program called Adamo. The 13.x” LCD will sport a 16:10 aspect ratio and be targeted to the enterprise market, or the CEOs of [...]

Adamo by Dell: MacBook Air Killer

Adamo by Dell. What is Adamo? No one knows for sure but there is speculation that Adamo will be the sub-brand Dell will use for an ultra-thin notebook PC–a MacBook Air (MBA) killer. Dell’s VP of Consumer Sales and Marketing, Michael Tatelman stated, “I think we need to get some iconic products out there, so [...]

Dell UltraSharp 1909W: 19″ Wide LCD Monitor

Dell UltraSharp 1909W Specifications
Display: 19″ TN TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1440 x 900
Response Time: 5ms
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Viewing Angles: 160/160
Connectivity: VGA, DVI with HDCP, USB 2.0 (4)
Adjustability: Tilt, Pivot, Swivel, Height
Power Consumption: 25W (operational), <1W (standby), Energy Star
Other: EPEAT Silver, TCO ‘03
Dimensions: 17.45 x 12.39 x 6.92″
Weight: 8.25lbs (panel only)
Price: MSRP US$239

Dell’s UltraSharp [...]

Dell Vostro 1310: 13.3″ Notebook PC for $539

Dell Vostro 1310 Specifications
Display: 13.3″ TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1280 x 800
Webcam: None
GPU: Intel GMA X3100
CPU: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T5870 (800MHz FSB, 2MB L2 Cache)
RAM: 3GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz
HDD: 250GB 5400RPM SATA
Optical: Slot Load 8x DVD+/-RW with DL DVD+/-R
Connectivity: WiFi (802.11g)
OS: Windows Vista Home Basic SP1
Battery: 9-cell Lithium Ion
Price: $1132 ($599 now [...]

Dell XPS M1530: 15.4″ Notebook PC for $1099

Dell XPS 1530 Specifications
Display: 15.4″ TFT LCD (Glossy)
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1440 x 900
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256MB
CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 (800MHz FSB, 3MB L2 Cache)
RAM: 4GB
HDD: 320GB 5400RPM SATA
Optical: Slot Load DVD+/-RW
Price: MSRP US$1661 ($1099 ends 2008.12.07)

According to NotebookCheck.com (that’s where the cool image is from) the Dell XPS [...]

Dell S2409W: 24″ 1080p LCD Monitor for $279.98 at Staples

Dell S2409W Specifications

Dell’s S2409W is a 24″ LCD monitor that has a very simple and nice external design. It is also part of the new trend of shifting to a 16:9 aspect ratio and sporting a 1920 x 1080 pixel format much like LCD TVs. The S2409W features a TN TFT LCD so you won’t [...]

Dell SE178WFP: 17″ Wide LCD Monitor for $99.99 at Staples

Dell SE178WFP Specifications
Display: 17″ Wide TN TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:10
Pixel Format: 1440 x 900
Contrast Ratio: 600:1
Response Time: 8ms
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Connectivity: VGA
Dimensions: 15.87 x 13.35 x 4.97″
Price: MSRP $199.99 ($99.99 at Staples) 

Dell’s SE178WFP is a 17″ wide LCD monitor. You don’t see little ones like the SE178WFP any more. But if you’re in the market for [...]

Dell SP2309: 23″ LCD Monitor

Dell SP2309 Specifications
Display: 23″ Wide TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Pixel Format: 2048 x 1152
Contrast Ratio: 80,000:1
Color Gamut: 98% NTSC
Response Time: 2ms
Webcam: 2MP
Connectivity: VGA, DVI, HDMI
Availability: Late November 2008 in Canada
Price: About $420

The SP2309 is the second, that I know of, LCD monitor that will sport what is dubbed a QWXGA LCD panel. Don’t mind the weird [...]

Dell XPS One 24: 1080p 24″ All-In-One

Dell XPS One 24 Specifications
Display: 24″ TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Pixel Format: 1920 x 1080
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT

Dell has improved its all-in-one offering the XPS One: XPS One 24. Now it has a 24″ TFT LCD. Gizmodo is reporting that it has a 1080p 24″ LCD. I am assuming that means it has an aspect [...]