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Dell Inspiron Duo available to purchase now, ships December 17

November 24, 2010News, Technologycomputers, Dell, Dell Inspiron Duo, hybrid, Inspiron Duo, laptop, release date, specifications, specs, tabletScott Meisner

Dell’s Inspiron duo convertible tablet is finally available to order. And a final spec sheet reveals its guts: 10.1-inch HD (1366×768) capacitive multitouch display; Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator; Intel Atom N550 dual core processor (clocked at 1.5GHz); 2GB of RAM; 320GB (7200RPM) HDD; 1.3 megapixel camera with digital microphone; two USB ports and one headphone jack; and it comes preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Premium and Dell’s custom “duo Stage” software. The Stage software comes into view when the laptop is transformed into a tablet form factor. Dell is pimping its ability to “provide quick and easy access to your music, movies and photos” using touch input. The Inspiron duo is on sale now for $549.99 with a preliminary ship date set for December 17. Right now it’s available in “Foggy Night” (black), but Dell promises “Fastback Red” and “Marlin Blue” will be available at additional cost at an unspecified date. For $100 extra Dell is offering the attractive hybrid netbook/tablet with an Audio Dock that features an integrated speaker and subwoofer, two USB ports, a 10/100 Ethernet adapter, and a 7-in-1 card reader. So if you’re planning on hooking this bad boy up to the Internet and want it to double (erm, triple) as a digital photo frame, the splurge is worth it. Full PR after the break.

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Dell Inspiron Duo to ship in early December for $549

November 19, 2010News, Technologycomputers, Dell, Dell Inspiron Duo, hybrid, Inspiron Duo, laptop, netbook, price, specifications, specs, tabletScott Meisner

It’s official: Dell’s netbook/tablet hybrid is coming to market in the first week of December. Underneath that conventional, super cool swivel design lies a dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor, 2GB of RAM, a Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator, and 250GB of storage. In standard laptop mode, Windows 7 Home Premium is your OS. Transform it into a tablet and you’ll be introduced to Dell’s Duo Stage UI made for fingers. The 10.1-inch, 1366×768-resolution display can be backed with a coat of blue, black, or red. The Inspiron Duo is priced at $549. A JBL speaker dock will ship alongside it; you can get it bundled with the Duo and bring the grand total to $649. Antsy to get your paws on this slick lookin’ lappy? This teaser should hold you over ’til it’s sweet release.

[Via Engadget; Dell]

Dell Inspiron Duo shows up in official teaser

November 5, 2010Technology, VideoDell, Dell Inspiron Duo, hybrid, hybrid laptop, Inspiron Duo, laptop, netbook, official teaser, tablet, teaserScott Meisner

Ya’ll remember when Dell unveiled the Inspiron Duo back in September at IDF? You know, it’s the netbook/tablet hybrid that sports an awesome (albiet unconventional) swivel design. We’ve seen it pose for press shots and star in brief hands-on demonstrations, but there’s nothing like watching it shine in an official teaser video from Dell. Watch the Duo in convertible action above, then watch it again! Latest murmurs point to a late 2010 release date.

[Via Engadget]

Dell’s Inspiron Duo is a netbook/tablet hybrid with swivel design

September 18, 2010Design, Image cache, Technology, Video2010 IDF, Dell, Dell Inspiron Duo, hybrid, hybrid laptop, Intel Developer Forum, laptop, multitouch, netbook, tabletScott Meisner

At this year’s Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco, Dell unveiled a brand new super cool laptop design with the Inspiron Duo. The Duo doubles as a netbook and tablet thanks to a swiveling 10.1 inch capacitive multitouch display. What looks like a standard netbook at first glance can instantly be transformed into a tablet device by swiveling the screen from within the frame. It’s powered by a dual-core Intel Atom N550 chip and runs Windows 7. Additional specs and pricing have yet to be disclosed. Dell says the unconventionally designed hybrid will be released into the wilds later this year. Look after the break for a brief video showing off the swivel action and signs of capacitive touch in Microsoft Surface Globe software.

Update: A new video sufaced today featuring Dell Product Marketer Dave Zavelson handling the Inspiron Duo and showing off photo and video touch-based applications. It’s sitting after the break for your viewing pleasure.

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