netwrker/uk

My current laptop is a Dell XPS m1330 model. Coming up to 3 years old, it’s still within it’s warranty period but I’m starting to look around at possible replacements come the new year.

I’m not definately going to replace it (I may just extend the warranty for a year or two instead), but I think it’s good to start looking around and seeing what’s on the market.

However I’m quite surprised that 13” models have been dropped on every line Dell do at the moment, other than the insanely expensive, (but gorgeous) Adamo line or the netbook-style Inspiron M. What happened to the Studio or XPS lines, or even the standard Inspiron’s?

Although 15” is a possibility, for the regular trips I make with it and the occasions I use it while out-and-about (such as Trains or Bars/Cafes), I fell that reasisticlly it’s to heavy and cumbersom. Nice to work on a desk or at home, but just a touch too large beyond that.

On the other hand 11” are just too small, with a cramped display (or high pixel density) and slightly squished keyboard. 13” is, for me, the perfect size.

So what happened?