Dell XPS M1210 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Michelle Thatcher

Reviewed on: 5 July 2006

Tags: Dell, Dell XPS M1210, ExpressCard, resolution, DVD burner

We like:

Wide-aspect display; lengthy battery life (with the optional high-capacity cell); comfortable keyboard; tonnes of ports; integrated optical drive

We don't like:

High-end configs are expensive; thick case; tinny speakers; cramped touch pad

CNET UK judgement:

Though its high-performance configurations are expensive, the M1210 should appeal to everyday users who want a relatively light but still full-featured Media Center computer

Full review:

It's difficult to know what to make of the Dell XPS M1210. On the one hand, its 12.1-inch wide-screen display is characteristic of an ultra-portable laptop, such as the Gateway NX100X. On the other hand, its 2kg starting weight places it in line with thin-and-lights that have larger displays, such as the 13.3-inch Sony Vaio SZ or the 14.1-inch Fujitsu LifeBook S7110. Continue Reading...