Those resourceful rapscallions over at Engadget have obtained the lowdown on Dell's newest ultra mobile, ultra light, and ultra sexy notebook. Frankly, we're pretty stoked here at the Lab. The specs that are being reported are nigh revolutionary for an a computer this small:
- A 13.3-inch screen with configurable with LED backlight.
- A Core 2 Duo processor (up to 2.4GHz), Santa Rosa chipset (965PM/GM)
- 32GB SSD drive or a spinning-platter drive with up to a 250GB capacity.
- A slot loading dual-layer DVD±RW drive.
- Optional NVIDIA GeForce Go 8400M GS / 128MB.
- WWAN option for Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T.
- Ethernet, 802.11a, a/g, or n options, Bluetooth option.
- Integrated 2 megapixel webcam.
- HDMI, VGA, 1394, (2) USB 2.0, integrated media reader (MS, SD, xD), dual mini-PCI slots, fingerprint reader.
- Dimensions with LED 12.5 x 9.4 x 0.87 - 1.33-inches (318 x 238 x 22.1 - 33.8mm) /
with CCFL 12.5 x 9.4 x 0.97 - 1.43-inches (318 x 238 x 24.6 - 36.3mm.) - Weight begins around 4 lbs.
Wilikers! A LED backlight! A slot loading optical drive! Under 5 lbs! This is one helluva machine. We'll have more news as it develops. Rest assured, the Lab is hot on the case to get a live version of the notebook in. When we do, we'll let you know all details about the rig—everything from its gaming performance to what it smells like fresh out of the box. Until then, check here for the full Engadget article.
