Dell XPS M1330 13.3-Inch Widescreen Laptop (Tuxedo Black)

by Dell

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.4 x 1.4 inches ; 4.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• ASIN: B00121Z94S
• Item model number: M1330
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,786 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 7, 2008

Product Description

As one of the thinnest and lightest notebooks in its class, the XPS M1330 is a truly portable notebook. How did we get so thin? Our optional LED display uses 32 tiny, white LEDs for a super bright, super skinny screen. Projected weight starting at just under 4 pounds (1.8 kg)7 and featuring next-gen technologies like optional embedded mobile broadband, slot load optical drive, HDMI connection, Biometric Fingerprint Security, the XPS M1330 is the last word in leading edge high tech. Be Free True mobile freedom is about more than just the size and weight of your notebook. The XPS M1330 offers an exclusive set of wireless options that help you stay connected wherever you go.8 Enjoy a wire free environment. Get Face to Face With the XPS M1330's built-in 2MP camera and noise cancelling mic, you'll have the power to connect with friends, family and colleagues around the globe. Video conference, chat or blog - the XPS M1330 brings the world to your notebook. Look, Listen, Play The M1330 creates a portable entertainment environment you can enjoy how, when and where you want:Use the HDMI output to connect your notebook to a high-definition plasma or LCD TV. Grab the included remote, lean back and control your system from the comfort of your favorite chair Dual headphone jacks to share with a friend when you're on the go Instant Gratification With just a push of a button, you're in control. Use Dell's exclusive MediaDirect with Instant Office to instantly access select Office applications, photos, videos, music and more without booting Windows. Simple, Secure, Unique Have too many passwords? With Dell's optional Biometric Fingerprint Reader, you can opt out of passwords and use your fingerprint to log into your system. The fingerprint reader also offers extra security to help protect sensitive documents and information.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Computer has many problems and there is NO support, February 10, 2008

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Michael N. Rhoads "Mike" (Livonia, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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I bought a XPS M1330 with a 4 yr service contract. This was my 5th Dell system. I spent three weeks with XPS support trying to get it fixed. I called at least 1 time every day and as many as 3 times a day. Every call lasted over an hour. I talked to XPS Tech Support and customer support. I have over 5 support numbers and yet every time I called I had to start over. They do not retain any information. They told me they would ship me a new part and I should return the bad one. The part they sent me did not work either. Then they sent me a UPS pickup order for the two original bad parts that did not work and the replacement part. I sent them back and got confirmation that Dell did receive the three shipments.

Yesterday I got a bill from Dell and I was shocked to find out that none of the parts I returned were credited on my bill. AND, they even charged me $98.95 for the warranty returned parts. I called billing and was on the phone with them for over an hour before they agreed to refund $180.00 for 2 of the returned parts but I would have to contact customer service to get the charge for the warranty part that I returned reversed.

I was so upset with the fact that I could not communicate with anyone at Dell. Then to really add insult to injury someone from Dell called me two hrs later and said they canceled the $180.00 refund and was that ok.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super-portable and lightening fast, April 1, 2008

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K. Choate (Connecticu) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell XPS M1330 13.3-Inch Widescreen Laptop (Tuxedo Black) (Personal Computers)

I've owned many laptops and do computer support for my office, so after going though Sony, HP, and Compaq, I tried my first Dell laptop a couple of years ago - the Lattitude D820 which was a fast, durable, and dependable machine. My only complaint with that computer was its weight - over 6 pounds when you hauled it with the power supply. I was impressed with the fact that in contrast to my other laptops, the battery seemed to last forever and did not lose charging capacity over time. When I went to upgrade, I chose the M1330, sacrificing some screen area (15.4 vs 13.1) and resolution for a more portable package. The design on the 1330 is fantastic! The screen is brilliant and thin with bright LED backlighting. The resolution is perfect for the screen size, the brushed almunium and painted surfaces are crisp and clean. The XPS comes with dedicated and competent Dell support - I had a simple question which was quickly addressed by the support staff at Dell. Other cool features include an integrated remote control meant for controlling media, but which I use for frequent powerpoint presentations. Dell has also rolled out MediaDirect, a separate system which boots quickly to give you access to media and powerpoint presentations without booting into Vista. Integrated wireless and bluetooth works like a charm. I upgraded the memory to 4 gigabytes out of the box and have found the machine to be blazingly fast. I could not be more pleased.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Looks Good, Breaks Fast, May 2, 2009

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R. Dawud (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dell XPS M1330 13.3-Inch Widescreen Laptop (Tuxedo Black) (Personal Computers)

While this is an excellent machine on paper it is not worth the money. Dell is knowingly selling these computers with a hardware design flaw that causes them to overheat which can lead to numerous other problems. When it works, it works great, but take it from me and everyone else who's written a review after the first couple months-you will have a lot of problems and a huge headache dealing with Dell's customer service. If I could return this laptop I would in a heartbeat.