Dell has brought the user friendly touch screen capability into the laptop market with the introduction of Dell Studio 17” series laptops. Featuring the latest Intel Core processors, the laptop has four configurations to choose from with varying processor, main memory, hard disk capacity etc. and costing between £499 and £699 (inc. VAT) to suit wide consumer tastes and pockets. The full High Definition display brings videos to life with amazing clarity. The audio is excellent with JBL sound card and optional SRS Premium sound audio.

Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop from the Dell family has stylish look and excellent build. The lightweight laptop is available in three different configurations with varying processor speed, main memory, hard disk capacity and battery size and 3 colours viz. Obsidian Black, Arctic White or Merlot Red finish.

The lower end configuration is reviewed here which is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz, 800MHz, 2MB) and has 2048MB 1067MHz Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM with 160GB (7,200rpm) Free Fall Sensor hard disk. The small and cheap laptop has backlit ergonomic keyboard and touch pads. The 13.3″ WXGA (1280×800 pixel resolution) CCFL screen with TrueLife displays brilliant colours.

Are you bored with the staid, traditional look of your laptop? Do you wish that it had a cool jazzy look that reflects your personality? You no longer have to be limited to the traditional monotonous colours of your laptops. Dell and other manufacturers offer laptop skins created by specialist graphic designers that give them unique colourful looks that blend with the surroundings.

Dell offers laptop skins in 3 different categories: 5 skins under colours, 8 under classics, 3 under product red totalling 16 in all. Here we review 10 of the best Dell laptop skins.

Dell 13z laptop in the Inspiron series uses Intel’s ultra low voltage (ULV) processor with low power consumption. Available in attractive black and cherry red colours, the lightweight laptop has sturdy build and matte surface finish that hides small scratches and dust. The 13z laptop is available in 3 variants with different graphics processors and hard disk size. The lowest end model is reviewed here.

Intel Pentium Dual Core Processor ULV SU4100 (1.30GHz, 2MB, 800MHz) drives the laptop that has 2 GB RAM and 250 GB capacity hard disk. Unlike many netbooks, this lightweight laptop is provided with internal DVD +/- RW Drive (read/write CD & DVD). The screen is 13.3″ WLED High Definition (1366 x 768) TFT Display with TrueLife but its reflective surface makes it a little harder to see the images when outdoors.

Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop (also known as the Inspiron 15) is a budget notebook from the Dell family. Available in attractive black, blue and red colours, the laptop has solid build and stylish look. It is powered by Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4300 ((2.16 GHz, 667 MHz, 1MB Cache) processor with 3 GB DDR2 RAM and a spacious 250 GB capacity hard disk.

The outer dimensions of the laptop are 14.7 x 9.6 x 1.48 inches and it weighs 5.8 lbs. Apart from the DVD rewriter and memory card reader, the laptop features 34mm Express Card slot, headphone and jacks, 3 USB ports, an Ethernet port, VGA out and Wi-fi 802.11 b/g connection. The display is glossy 15.6in WXGA 1,366 x 768 resolution screen with 16:9 aspect ratio.

Dell 14z laptop is the latest from the Dell stable with 14.0” high definition display. The laptop is available in black (base price) and red, blue, green or purple for an additional £25 payment. One of the prominent features of the laptop is that the configuration is highly customizable be it the processor, main memory, hard disk capacity, display, no. of cells, Bluetooth etc.

The laptop reviewed here is powered by Intel Core 2 Duo Processor, with 5GB 1067MHz DDR3 SDRAM, and 500GB 7200RPM hard drive. The screen has14.0″ High Definition (720p) LED display with TrueLife. External connectivity is well served with Dell 1397 Wireless G Mini-Card for wi-fi, Dell Wireless 5530v Mini-Card for Verizon or AT&T for mobile broadband as well as Ethernet LAN.

With 11z, Dell has introduced the lightest and thinnest laptop in the Inspiron series. The laptop weighs just about 3.0 lbs and is only 1.0 inch thick. Powered by Intel Celeron 723 processor (1.2GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB Cache), this cheap laptop is available in 3 different configurations with better processor, memory and hard drive. The lowest configuration is reviewed here. The laptop is also available in 7 attractive colours.

For connecting with outside world, this cheap laptop has wireless connectivity like internal WiFi, optional Bluetooth or optional mobile broadband. In addition there are 10/00 Ethernet LAN, 2 USB ports and a shared USB port. An integrated 1.3 MP Webcam and good quality stereo speakers are also provided. Further an HDMI connector for video and audio output and a 3 in 1 card reader are also part of the system.

Dell has now launched a new version in their premier laptop series, the Vostro 1220. It is a very handy 12.1 inch laptop which is intended for people who look at their pockets.

The weight of the Dell Vostro 1220 starts at 3.36 pounds. Its facets are Intel Core 2 Duo processors, Intel GMA 4500MHD integrated graphics, and a DVD burner or Blu-ray Combo drive.

The screen comes in two different varieties – True Life and LED backlight with anti-glare view. Both of these screens come at a resolution of 1280×800.

The Pink Laptop, the Dell Inspiron Mini has built-in WiFi connectivity. 10.1 inch widescreen which has a display that allows us to view websites without having to scroll left or right. You can watch your favorite TV shows using the internal digital TV tuner. This laptop is really nicer looking than the Mini 9, and more compact than the Mini 12. Dell calls it the Perfect 10. It has the very unique multilink track pad but is a little less intuitive. The buttons are pushed into the corners, so a middle press is not enough. On the other hand, it’s useful as besides the usual zooming and scrolling, laying three fingers on the pad brings up a slick little launcher screen. And of course it’s a pink laptop!

With the release of Dell’s Adamo series ultra thin laptops, the MacBook Air laptop of Apple has another competitor now. The outer dimensions of this lightweight laptop are 13.0 x 9.5 x 0.65 in, and it weighs just under 4lbs (with AC adapter). The design is stylish with beautiful aluminium body and rugged construction. The Adamo is available in 2 models: the lower end Admire and the slightly higher end Desire models. We review the Admire model here.

The Dell Adamo Admire small laptop is powered by 1.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo U9300 processor. The main memory of 2GB, 533MHz DDR2 is enough to load Windows Vista operating system. The secondary storage 64GB Samsung Solid State drive, makes the lightweight laptop sturdy with ability to withstand shocks better. The Integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics processor offers good performance for everyday use but a shade slower than MacBook Air.