Review summaries for Dell M1210 from expert notebook reviewers.
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Battery:
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Interface:
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Display:
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compact system
Dell XPS M1210:CNet
The bottom line: Though its higher-end (and high-performance) configurations are expensive, the Dell XPS M1210 should appeal to everyday users who want a relatively light but still full-featured Media Center computer.
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above-average performance"
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lengthy battery life (with high-capacity cell)"
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long battery life"
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comfortable keyboard"
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all of the keys are full size, with generous travel that makes typing comfortable for even extended periods"
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The full-size keyboard on the XPS M1210 makes typing comfortable for even extended periods."
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The XPS M1210 features a bright 12.1-inch display that's just big enough for surfing the Web and watching the occasional movie on the road; the crisp 1,280x800 native resolution and glossy finish in particular add to the movie-watching experience"
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Wide-aspect display"
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Beneath the display sit two speakers with the tinny sound that's typical of a laptop"
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tinny speakers"
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integrated optical drive"
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Performance is nothing short of spectacular for a laptop this small"
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The system loads the nVidia GeForce Go 7400, a midrange graphics chipset that will let you perform moderate 3D graphics rendering"
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The keyboard is arguably the second best in the industry"
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The 12.1-inch widescreen uses a transflective (glossy) coating, which brings out Vista Ultimate's translucent interface and 3D effects"
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The system loads the nVidia GeForce Go 7400, a midrange graphics chipset that will let you perform moderate 3D graphics rendering"
the M1210 packs a lot of punch in such a small size
Dell XPS M1210 Revealed (pics):NotebookReview
It's a 12.1" screen ultraportable with rotating built-in camera, up to 2.0GHz Core Duo processor, 4 USB ports, FireWire, nVidia 7400 graphics and some really hot looks. DVD burner.
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latest and greatest Intel Core 2 Duo processor"
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It boasts the most powerful GPU and CPU available for the ultraportable family"
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remarkable power"
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Nice long battery life"
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the keyboard is full-sized and very comfortable to use"
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the full-sized keyboard feels great to me"
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The built-in scrollbars are convenient and functional"
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The image is crisp and clear, and the contrast is good"
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Vertical viewing angles are nice, and light leakage is minimal"
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12.1" Widescreen XGA (1280x800) glossy screen"
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DVD burner."
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The sound is fairly typical for a laptop - slightly tinny through the standard speakers"
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The M1210 is a compact multimedia machine"
the M1210 is probably the best sub-5-pound entertainment notebook on the market
Dell XPS M1210:PCWorld
Subpar sound.
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uses Intel's latest Core 2 Duo processor"
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strong, well-designed, and highly mobile performer"
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latest Core 2 Duo processor"
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test machine's solid battery life"
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One-touch entertainment functions"
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full-size keyboard"
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The notebook's 'WiFi Catcher' switch makes it easy to scan for any type of wireless signal--Wi-Fi, broadband, or Bluetooth"
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bright, 12.1-inch wide-aspect screen"
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Subpar sound."
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good stereo sound"
laptop and record presentations
Dell XPS M1210:review.zdnet.com
Though its higher-end (and high-performance) configurations are expensive, the Dell XPS M1210 should appeal to everyday users who want a relatively light but still full-featured Media Center computer.
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lengthy battery life (with high-capacity cell)."
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comfortable keyboard"
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The touch pad and mouse buttons are a bit small (typical for a laptop of this size) but functional."
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Wide-aspect display."
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The XPS M1210 features a bright 12.1-inch display that's just big enough for surfing the Web and watching the occasional movie on the road; the crisp 1,280x800 native resolution and glossy finish in particular add to the movie-watching experience."
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Beneath the display sit two speakers with the tinny sound that's typical of a laptop; we had hoped for more from a laptop that's billed as a mobile entertainment center."
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tinny speakers"
Pretty heavy for an ultraportable
Dell XPS M1210:About.com
If you don't mind carrying a little more weight that other full featured ultraportables, Dell's XPS M1210 provides very strong performance with excellent features. It would still be nice to see Dell offer a bit more on the base configurations.
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Large Hard Drive"
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Strong performance"
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DVD Burner not standard"
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rather powerful graphics subsystem"
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good graphics subsystem"
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The DELL Inspiron XPS system based on Intel Merom processor proved an excellent solution"
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rather powerful graphics subsystem"
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good graphics subsystem"
compact system
Dell XPS M1210-Core 2 Duo (Core 2 Duo T7200 Processor 2.0GHz, 512MB RAM):Cnet.com
The full-size keyboard on the XPS M1210 makes typing comfortable for even extended periods. The touchpad and mouse buttons are small but functional, with both horizontal and vertical scroll zones.
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above-average performance"
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not for hardcore gamers"
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The full-size keyboard on the XPS M1210 makes typing comfortable for even extended periods"
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The full-size keyboard on the XPS M1210 makes typing comfortable for even extended periods."
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The touchpad and mouse buttons are small but functional"
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not for hardcore gamers"
Solid build
Dell XPS M1210:ITP.net
This solid, classy little solution is a whizzy performer and suited to every user. One to beat.
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great all-round performance"
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From a gaming point of view, we clocked Serious Sam's framerate at 73.2fps, which is very decent"
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From a gaming point of view, we clocked Serious Sam's framerate at 73.2fps, which is very decent"
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Both the full-size keyboard and the mouse buttons are noise-free and comfortable to use"
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Physical volume and DVD-playback controls sit on the front bezel and are easy to access"
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The screen's true beauty, aside from great movie play, is that the display opens up all the way even with a fully reclined seat in front of me"
