Dell computers latest XPS incarnation, the M1530, is a slick piece of ergonomic excellence with enough grunt under the hood to please even the toughest of competitors.

With Dell purchasing the Alienware Company, their latest laptop designs are more creatively based than previous versions. With the silky smooth finish available in Crimson Red, Midnight Blue and Tuxedo Black, even James Bond would be happy with the colour schemes on this model.

Pop the hood on the M1530 and you’ll find an Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 processor with 2GB of memory alongside 160GB hard disk. Graphically, the Nvidia GeForce 8600M GT card certainly covers the bases for serious gamers, though the glossy 15.4in display does settle for a rather modest 1,280 x 800 resolution.

It not often that practicality and fine design merge so smoothly, though with it weighing in at 2.62kg, it’s not as light on its feet as other 15.4in laptops. If portability is key then its little brother, the XPS M1330, is a better choice, but with its fine combination of power and design, the XPS M1530 is an absolute gem.

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