The Dell XPS M1330 is a small, light computer similar to the Apple Macbook.  This model sports an Intel Core 2 Duo processor clocked at 2.4 GHz with 4 GB of DDR2 RAM, insuring that you will have enough memory to run all of your applications.  It also has a 320GB SATA 5400rpm hard drive providing more than enough space for your data.  On the multimedia side, it has an 8 in 1 memory card reader and it also has a slot-loading DVD-RW drive to save space since it does not have to eject the entire drive outward.  The test model includes a 128 MB NVIDIA dedicated for graphics memory.  This provides above average graphics that supports most of your graphics needs.  DVDs and online videos are displayed crisply in near high definition.  This stunning computer also features a 13.3 inch LED backlit display similar to the displays on the new Apple MacBooks and MacBook Pros.  This new type of display saves a considerable amount of weight and is also extremely thin.  With the LED display, the overall height of the computer with the display closed is shortened by .56 inch.  The LED display includes an integrated webcam with resolution of 0.3 MP while the resolution of the monitor itself is 1280x800. 

            On the networking side, this computer fulfills all of your web-browsing needs.  On the WLAN side, the XPS M1330 has an Intel integrated wireless card with 802.11 a/b/g/n capability.  This allows you to connect to any wireless hotspot that you may come in contact with.  It offers 5 GHz capability so that you can take advantage of this lesser-used technology.  This allows you to potentially experience higher throughput speeds since less people take advantage of this band.  With 802.11n capabilities, you can rest easy knowing that you are prepared for the future of wireless LAN.  If you do not plan on carrying your laptop around, this computer also has an RJ45 Ethernet port that utilizes Fast Ethernet technology.  This allows connection speeds of 100 Mbps although actual throughput speeds are a bit lower.  But with Ethernet LAN technology, you can expect better reliability than wireless LAN.  For further wireless communications, this laptop includes an integrated Bluetooth module as well.  This can allow you to do many tasks including linking a wireless Bluetooth mouse, link up a wireless headset, or sync up your Smartphone with compatible software. 

            For your peripherals, this computer has 2 USB 2.0 ports and a IEEE1394a port for your FireWire devices. 

            Overall this computer is a solid pick, with more than enough processing speed and the network specs make sure that you will never have problems trying to get online.

Pros: Power-saving, lightweight LED display                

         Plenty of processing power                                                

         Many networking options