Pros
- Stylish without skimping on options
- Brilliant screen
Cons
- Multimedia, maybe, but sub-par sound
At A Glance
Dell's Studio line shines with a notebook that provides sharp designs and smart features without a hefty price tag.
Manufacturer’s Description
The Studio XPS 16 is designed to deliver multimedia experience with full 1080p HD resolution RGB-LED display. Traditional DVDs are upconverted to display with incredible quality, so your favorite movies look better than ever. Escape from reality with the 16-Inch ultrawidescreen display of the Studio XPS 16. It is optimized for movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio and has a fast 8ms response time for a crisp, clear images during fast-action video & gaming. The optional RGB-LED technology provides 100% color gamut for truer, more vibrant colors. Up to 130-degree viewing angle also lets you share the fun with family and friends.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Inventory Number | 44034 |
| Part Number | DYCWFN1 |
| Processor | |
| Processor speed | 2400.0 MHz |
| Processor type | Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 |
| Memory | |
| Memory speed | 1066.0 MHz |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory size | 4000.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| External Monitor Interface | Discrete |
| Vertical Resolution | 1080 |
| Display size | 16.0 inches |
| Graphics | |
| Primary Graphics Chipset | ATI Mobility Radeon HD3670 |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Storage | |
| Other storage |
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| Express card | 1 |
| Floppy Drive | No |
| Drive size | 320.0 GB |
| Battery | |
| Standard Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Battery Type | Lithium ion |
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight with Accessories | 7.9 pounds |
| Height | 2.2 inches |
| Weight | 7.9 pounds |
| Depth | 10.0 inches |
| Width | 15.0 inches |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | Yes |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit) |
| Other Features | |
| Pointing Device | Touchpad |
| Other Hardware | 6-cell & 9-cell batteries |
| Hardware List | Notebook |
| Devices | AC Adapter |
| Docking Station Port | No |
| Input devices | Touchpad |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Microphone input | Yes |
| Firewire | 1 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
| Available Interfaces |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 92 |
| WorldBench 6 Rating | Very Good |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 3:41:12 AM (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 316 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 365 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 233 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 644 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 476 seconds (lower is better) |
| Image Editing | 444 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 349 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 234 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 238 seconds (lower is better) |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Doom 3, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit | 107.23 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 75.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 1680 by 1050 | 18.87 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 50.93 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 800 by 600 | 74.83 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Far Cry, 1024 by 768, 32-Bit | 137.75 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 66.52 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 800 by 600 | 49.03 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 50.34 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1680 by 1050 | 28.13 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 1024 by 768 | 64.2 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, High, 1024 by 768 | 35.13 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, Normal, 1680 by 1050 | 37.93 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1680 by 1050 | 33.19 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Number of Included Batteries | 1 |
| World Bench 5 Multitasking | 402 |
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