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Dell XPS 15z (P12F) laptop

There was a fair bit of hype surrounding the launch of Dell's XPS 15z (P12F), which centred on the concept of it being a thin-and-light competitor to Apple's MacBook Pro. Now that we've got our hands on it though, it's not as impressive as Dell made it out to be. Sure, it's a notebook that has a good configuration and speed, and it offers good value for money, but it also has tacky styling and an awful keyboard.

Undeniable similarities to the MacBook Pro

The XPS 15z is a 15.6in laptop that's slimmer than most large laptops and it weighs around 2.5kg. It's reminiscent of a MacBook Pro , and similarities between the two notebooks are numerous: the base has a sealed, curved design that tapers upward; there is a slot-loading DVD burner on the right side; all ports are on the left side, except for the network port on the rear and the audio ports on the right side. The keyboard and speakers, too, are almost identical in layout to the MacBook Pro, but the keys on the Dell are rounded and feel awful.

In fact, the backlit, chiclet keyboard is one of the most disappointing aspects of the XPS 15z; its keys feel shallow and lack adequate responsiveness, and the arrow keys, in particular, are small and feel awkward to use. Also, the eject button for the optical drive is treated as just another keyboard button nestled between the F12 and Insert keys — it would be better off in a corner position or, better yet, on its own above the keyboard somewhere.

Speakers with etched grilles flank the ends of the keyboard, as they do in the MacBook Pro, and this is one of the aspects of the laptop's design that we find tacky. We'd prefer the speakers to be laid out above the keyboard, which would also leave room for a number pad to be included. A ribbed hinge design also adds to the tackiness, as does the chrome trim around the edge of the base and touchpad. The touchpad itself is good though. It's large (100x53mm), comfortable to use and it supports gestures. We also like its soft left- and right-click buttons.

Build quality

The Dell XPS 15z feels very solid overall and it doesn't creak or bend noticeably at the corners when you pick it up with one hand. However, because it has a slot-loading DVD burner in a relatively thin chassis (around 18mm), there is enough give in the chassis to make spinning discs rub against the body of the laptop when you pick it up. It's also a very loud DVD burner.

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10-Inch mini-laptop market. It allows us to view two full pages, and show them clearly. Is not that wonderful? In addition, this model is available in various colors, including pink, brown and white.

There are several advantages of Sony Vaio V has more than the competition. One of these is the ergonomic design, the Chiclet keyboard that you can use comfortably. The mouse buttons also enable the notebook very easy to navigate andquickly. It also allows the VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming Software for all the music videos and movies wherever you want to enjoy.

If laptops have all the documents you need to transfer from another mini-computer to your Sony Vaio W USB port supports transfer it quickly and easily via USB cable. You can also use Bluetooth technology, which combines some devices without the need for additional cables.

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