Dell's announces new thin laptops: Inspiron 14z and 15z

Dan Ackerman | Sep 09, 2009

Dell's new Inspiron 15z.

Dell's ubiquitous Inspiron line of laptops is getting a few new additions today, with the announcement of the Inspiron 14z and 15z. According to Dell, the "Z" designation for these new systems indicates "thinner, lighter bodies, and long-lasting power-sipping batteries".

They also both feature 16:9 1,366 x 768 widescreen displays, and Intel's Core 2 Solo processors--which offer much of the battery-saving advantages found in low-power chips such as Intel's Atom, but with better performance more suited for a mainstream system.

Specs, according to Dell, include:

Both 14-inch (14z) and 15.6-inch (15z) models are about 1-inch thick

Choice of Intel Core 2 Solo ultra-low-voltage Core 2 and Core 2 Duo processors

Up to 500GB, 7,200rpm hard drives

Included DVD drive

Up to 8GB DDR3, 1,066MHz

Standard Wi-Fi and optional mobile broadband

Choice of four-cell (4-hour), six-cell (8-hour) batteries

Express Charge (four- and six-cell batteries) are 80 percent recharged in 60 minutes

Both new models are available starting today in black or cherry red, and start at US$599.

Via CNET Crave

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