Comparison

DELL XPS is DELL's hi-end laptops build mainly for gaming purposes.
where DELL Inspiron series are for normal home users to use.

Comparing the weight,
DELL XPS M1330 is less than 2.okg
DELL Inspiron 1318 is around 2.1kg
DELL Inspiron 1420 is around 2.4kg

Cons,
The XPS M1330
-is build using alluminium aloy which means when u use quite long than the palm rest (the place u put ur palm) will be abit hot. Not hot as in boiling water..
-This model only have 2 USB ports, which to me is not enuff.
-The processor not too good compare to other 2.
-The Harddisk is only 160 GB
-No other colour except black,blue n red
-Intergrated Graphics(x3100) and not external

The Inspiron 1318
-This model also have only 2 USB ports.
-The palm rest area is glossy, easy to spot oily patches
- I dont like the black interior.. hehe..
-The Harddisk is only 160 GB.
-Only blue colour is available
-Intergrated Graphics(x3100) and not external

The Inspiron 1420
-Abit heavy n bulky that the other 3
-The palm rest can become black when its about a yr old coz our hand sweat erode it.
-The durability is lousy, the paint easily come off when scratched

Pros,
The XPS M1330
-The system is DELL high end laptop
-Made from alluminium alloy, can tahan mati
-Very thin n slim n light
-Got HDMI, for hi-end video recording if u have a hi-end video camera
-The volume button is touch sensitive
-Got finger print scanner, for u to scan ur finger to unlock ur laptop(no need type password dy)

The Inspiron 1318
-This model has not launch in malaysia yet, u will be one of the 1st to buy it
-Small and light
-The battery life span can last up tp 3 hrs (XPS m1330-1hr 45min , Inspiron 1420-2hrs)
-The button for volume is touch sensitive

The Inspiron 1420
-The most common Dell laptop pl would buy.
-Got green colour
-250 GB harddisk
-Got external graphic card (not intergrated x3100) (can play better games)
-Bigger LCD screen


Stock Availability
For both Inspiron 1318 and XPS M1330 need to wait till tuesday onli can get.
which means i can go get the lappie for u den onli past it to u.

For Inspiron 1420 Green colour,
its available at Lowyat Plaza ready stock.
Tomorrow can get.

The Dell Inspiron 1420

The 1420 caries forward what can only be described as "traditional dell design" with simplified lines. In short, the new Inspiron notebooks look very similar to the previous generation of Dell notebooks ... but Dell engineers have stripped the white bumpers and added a nice coat of paint. While the design isn't as innovative as what we saw in the new Dell XPS M1330, the simple lines and solid construction look quite nice for a budget notebook. Students certainly shouldn't be ashamed of how the 1420 looks when they carry this notebook to class. From the matte black and silver-metalic plastics to the painted lid the Inspiron 1420 is a design that lacks the flash but isn't short on style.

The Inspiron 1420 lid does not have a latch to hold it closed, but the hinge mechanism works well and firmly holds the lid in place. There is almost no flex to the screen. The lid of the 1420, like all the new Inspiron notebooks comes in your choice of eight colors for an extra level of customization. Our review unit came with an "Espresso Brown" paint job. The paint looks quite nice and durable at first glance.

After opening the lid and seeing the silver plastic interior and rounded surface of the 1420 you'll notice how solid the notebook feels ... at the expense of some added thickness. The entire case is sturdy with relatively thick plastic and magnesium alloy reinforcement in just the right places. There are no creaks or signs of case flex anywhere to be found.

The Dell Inspiron 1420 is a solid notebook with an impressive set of features at a value price. As students are getting ready to return to class this notebook will certainly be a strong candidate for a school notebook. The choice of eight available colors is a nice addition, though we aren't quite sure how Dell's paint job will hold up to abuse. While the entry-level version of the 1420 with integrated Intel graphics lacks the power for serious gaming, the dedicated nVidia graphics card makes for a capable value gaming machine and mobile multimedia center. Of course, once you add all of the available options to make the 1420 a real powerhouse the cost begins to eat away at the "value" benefit of this notebook.

The Specs:
Inspiron 1420
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5800 (2.0GHz,800Mhz FSB,2MB cache)
14"1 inch LCD
2 GB RAM
250 GB HardDisk
Nvidia GeForce 8400GM 128mb Graphics
Windows Vista Home Basic
DVDRW
2.0 Mega Pixel Webcam
Wireless/Bluetooth
GREEN colour

RM2599

For more info, surf:

http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspnnb_1420?c=us&cs=19&l=en&ref=lthp&s=dhs

The Dell Inspiron 1318

The design of the Inspiron 13 is remarkably similar to the XPS M1330 and really sets it apart from the older Inspiron notebooks. The design is, in a word, attractive. The sloping look and glossy blue lid are immediately attention grabbing. The slope is akin to a fast car tear drop look. The screen hinges use the same rounded design found on the XPS M1330, but this time they're black plastic with metal core instead of a brushed metal exterior. The wedge-like angles to the chassis design likewise make the Inspiron 13 look like it has the same DNA as the XPS line.

Once opened the Inspiron 13 provides a conservative, black plastic design. The buttons along the top edge are touch sensitive but don't light up with a soft glow when pressed like the media buttons on the XPS line. The black colored keyboard and textured black plastic palm rests are nice, but the palm rests are made of a textured black plastic that looks quite cheap and has the horrible side effect of picking up skin oils and sweat ... making your attractive notebook look tarnished and dirty.

The chassis is quite rigid with metal support in just the right places and little or no flex on the palm rests or anywhere on the base of the notebook. The back of the LCD does have some flex and it's possible to produce ripples on the screen if you press firmly on the back of the panel. The hinges are extemely firm and smooth and help give the Inspiron 13 a quality look and feel.
Overall we have to say that the Inspiron 13, like the XPS M1330, is a visually appealing notebook with solid build quality.

The speakers for the Inspiron 13 are located at the top of the keyboard area. There's not much to write home about the speakers, they get loud enough that's for sure, but the sound is slightly tinny as is the case with nearly all laptop speakers. The volume audio controls are touch sensitive buttons along the top right side of the keyboard. It's a little hard to use these buttons if you have big fingers, and most of the time the buttons won't register a press if you press them multiple times too quickly. Overall the volume control buttons are tough to use, though they look nice, an old fashioned volume dial control is easier to use.

The keyboard look and feel is very businesslike, sporting black matte keys instead of glossy painted keys found on many new notebooks. The typing feel is excellent, with a soft, barely audible click on each keypress and very little keyboard flex. The area above the optical drive has slightly more flex than the rest of the keyboard, but it is still very minor compared to other notebooks ... and the keyboard on this notebook is actually much more rigid that the keyboards on the new ThinkPad T400 and T500 series notebooks.

The specs:
Inspiron 1318
Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5750 (2M Cache, 2.00 GHz, 667 MHz FSB)
Windows Vista Home Basic
160 GB Harddisk
2 GB RAM
Integrated x3100 Graphics
DVDRW
2 Mega Pixel webcam
13"3 inch WXGA screen
BLUE colour only

RM2300

*this model only available in US, not yet announce in malaysia yet*
*got it from my supplier*

for more info, u can surf:
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/topic.aspx/global/products/inspnnb/includes/en/us/laptop-inspiron-13-superview?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

The Dell XPS M1330

The Dell XPS M1330 features what can only be described as one of the "sexiest" designs we've seen on a Dell notebook. A sleek combination of aluminum and plastic with a colorful paintjob on the back of the screen, this notebook is an ultraportable with style. Measuring as thin as 0.87-inches and weighing 4 pounds(less then 2kg).

The build of the case exterior is mostly strong plastic with no noticeable case flex. The interior/keyboard surface as well as the LCD sides and hinges are made of brushed aluminum which provides amazing rigidity. While the glossy widescreen 13.3" LCD is thin and somewhat flexible, there are no noticeable ripples even when pressing firmly or flexing the screen. There is minimal light leakage at the top and bottom of the screen and both horizontal and vertical viewing angles provide an excellent viewing experience. The glossy screen is quite reflective, but this isn't a problem if the LED backlight is on at higher settings. The M1330 doesn't use any type of latch to close the lid, just a firm hinge closing mechanism that works well.

on the right is my lappie DELL XPS M1210
on the left is the DELL XPS M1330

The touchpad provides excellent responsiveness and feels quite nice compared to the "cheap" touchpads found on many other ultrportable notebooks. The plastic touchpad buttons (made to look like brushed aluminum) are well cushioned with a near perfect amount of feedback.

Comparing the thickness against the M1210(right) and the M1330(left)

The specs:
XPS M1330
13"3 inch LCD with WXGA truelife
Intel Core 2 Duo T5450 (1.6Ghz 2mb L2 Cache 667Mhz FSB) *same processor like mine*
Windows Vista Home Premium
160 GB Harddisk *the amount of space for u to store your files*
Intergrated Graphics X3100
DVD RW
2 GB RAM
2.0 Mega Pixel webcam
Wireless and Bluetooth
Black colour
with Finger Scan *that means u can scan your finger to log on to windows, no need type password*

RM 2450
for red n blue color is RM2550

for more info,
u can visit
http://www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/xpsnb_m1330?c=us&cs=19&l=en&ref=lthp&s=dhs

the dell webbie u can rotate n have a closer look on the M1330.