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(Source: PC Magazine)

Product: Dell XPS M140
Type: Notebook

Typical Configuration (Worth ~$1,173):

* Intel Pentium M Processor 750 (1.86GHz, 2MB Cache, 533MHz FSB)
* 512MB DDR2 SDRAM (2 x 256MB)
* 60GB 5400RPM hard disk drive
* 14.1″ WXGA TFT LCD display
* Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
* 8x Dual-Layer DVD Burner
* Intel PRO 2200 Internal Wireless (802.11 b/g)
* Integrated 10/100 Ethernet
* 5-in-1 media card reader
* Ports: 4x USB 2.0, 1x FireWire, Modem RJ-11, S-Video, ExpressCard 54 slot
* Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center 2005 Edition
* 6-cell (53 WHr) “Smart” Lithium Ion battery
* Dimensions: 1.5″ (H) x 13″ (W) x 9.6″ (D)
* Weight: 5.47 lbs.

Reviews:

1. As a followup to the media center notebook review roundup a few days back, we have a full review of the Dell XPS M140 media center notebook by PCMag.

   The bright and dazzling display, instant-on, plus good battery life of the M140 helped it achieve a Very Good overall rating of 4 out of 5 from PCMag reviewers, even though the notebook didn’t have a dedicated graphics solution.

   The bottom line? Well, “The Dell XPS M140 is a solid portable Media Center PC that promises great service and support.” Short and sweet, right?

2. A recent review roundup by PC Magazine featured three of the best media center laptops available. And not surprisingly, Dell had a strong entry in place, the Dell XPS M140.

   The XPS M140 might not have come equipped with all the features one would look for in a media center laptop, including glossy screens, large hard disk drives, dual-layer DVD burners, and built-in TV tuners, but its reasonable price more than made up for it. After all, you could upgrade the XPS M140 to include a TV tuner if you actually need it.

   The other two media center notebooks featured were the Toshiba Qosmia G35-AV600 and the HP Pavillion dv5000t.

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