The XPS 15 X15L-2857ELS 15.6" Notebook Computer from Dell features a sophisticated anodized aluminum design that exudes style. It is also ultrathin and lightweight for people who are looking for a notebook they can travel with. Add 2nd generation Intel Core power and you have a portable Dell notebook with the performance to match.
The 15.6" widescreen display is backlit with LED lamps, which brighten faster, use less power and provide better image quality than their CCFL counterparts. The screen also has a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is also the standard for HDTVs. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M graphics card with 1GB of dedicated memory provides a 1366 x 768 native resolution and supports HD 720p video playback.
The system is powered by a dual-core 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-2430M processor. It also has 6GB of DDR3 RAM, a 750GB 7200rpm SATA hard drive, a SuperMulti DVD burner, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, an integrated webcam and microphone as well as built-in stereo speakers. Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) is the installed operating system.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-2430M Dual-Core |
| Cache | L3: 3MB |
| Memory |
Slots: 2x DIMM Type: 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM Installed: 6GB Capacity: 8GB |
| Graphics Card |
Type: Dedicated Installed: nVIDIA GeForce GT 525M with 1GB Dedicated |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | Widescreen |
| Size | 15.6" |
| Backlight | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Finish | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Native Resolution | 1366 x 768 |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Hard Drive |
Installed: 750GB 7200rpm Type: SATA |
| Optical Drive | 8x-Speed Tray-Load SuperMulti DVD Burner |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports |
2x USB 3.0 (A) 1x eSATA combo with USB 2.0 and PowerShare |
| Display |
1x HDMI 1x Mini DisplayPort |
| Audio |
1x Integrated Stereo Speakers 1x Integrated Microphone 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone Output 1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Microphone Input |
| Flash Media Slot |
1x SD 1x SDHC 1x SDXC 1x Memory Stick 1x Memory Stick PRO 1x MMC 1x xD-Picture Card 1 Please Note:Multi-in-1 Media Card Reader close |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network | 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 3.0+HS |
| Webcam | Yes, 2.0MP |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit) |
| Security | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Keyboard |
Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard Features: Backlight, Chiclet Style 2 Please Note:spill resistant close |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad with Multi-Touch Control |
| Battery | 8-Cell External Lithium-Ion (56Wh) |
| Power Requirements | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15 x 1.5 x 10.4" / 38.10 x 3.81 x 26.42 cm |
| Weight | 5.9 lb / 2.68 kg |