TAIPEI: The Gaming industry has never been bigger, especially with the rise of interest in eSports, where most computer vendors deliver their best gaming machines to the market. Dell is no exception with its two dedicated line-ups for gaming alone, the Alienware and the G-Series, catering to both hard-core and entry-level-on-a-budget gamers.
Announced at a sideline event during Computex 2019, in Taipei, Taiwan, Dell showcased the newly designed and upgraded specs for the G-Series - G3 15 with 9th Gen Intel Quad and Hex-Core processors (up to i7), while for the G7 line, the G7 15 supports up to 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processors and 8th Gen Intel Core i9 for the G7 17 for powerful performance whether for gaming, streaming videos, or working on CPU-intensive projects.
Designed with gamers in mind, the G-Series come equipped with Game Shift mode for performance boosting during periods of intense gaming sessions. The Alienware Command Center
allows customisation of the optional backlit 4-zone RGB keyboard and advanced sound features with nahimic 3D Audio, something which gamers would really love having.
The Dell G3 15 is available in the US and China market from May 28, 2019 with prices starting from US$799. The G7 availability is to be announced.
FOR THE SERIOUS GAMERS
Alienware, meanwhile, is offering a double-dose of hardcore gaming performance in its newly-developed magnesium aloy chassis, resulting in lighter, stronger body. On the inside, the new Alienware m15 and m17 are powered by 9th generation Intel Core processors as well as NVIDIA GeForce GTX or RTXTM graphics.
All processors on the m15 and m17 feature Alienware's dynamic over clocking technology intended to maintain turbo speeds. The m15s and m17s using higher end graphics like 2070s and 2080s are then also outfitted with 8-phase graphics voltage regulation and 6-phase processors voltage regulation with the intention to sustain the highest performance possible for longer gaming experience than ever before.
To keep the machine cool despite long, intensive gaming session, Dell applies evolutionary Cryo-Tech Cooling 3.0 technology, bringing an increased airflow and thermal efficiency to maintain excellent level of performance despite being in such a thin body.
Also revealed at the same event are the only new accessory line - the Alienware Stereo Gaming Headset and the Alienware 7.1 Gaming Headset which comes with detachable USB connection, providing cross-platform compatibility via a swappable 3.5mm cable for use with Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
The newly added Alienware line availability are as follows: Alienware m15 and m17 (June 11, 2019) with price starting from US$1,499.99; Alienware 7.1 Gaming Headset AW510H which will be in market from July 31, 2019 (Dark side of the moon), and August 7, 2019 for the Lunar light edition with price starting from US$99.99; and the Alienware Stereo Gaming Headset AW310H
to be available from July 31, 2019 (Dark side of the moon) with the pricing starting at US$79.99 each.
EASY ON CONSUMERS
Inspiron laptops and 2-in-1s are easy to use, own and designed to deliver exceptional value for consumers. Affordably-priced, the Inspiron lineups also offer simple set up protocol, practically ready for use right out of the box.
The new Inspiron 13 5000 laptop is the perfect companion for users who are always on-the-go.
The model also offers contemporary neutral colour options, including cool Platinum Silver or calming Iced Lilac with fully customisable matching Platinum Silver keyboard and light gray bezel (available in configurations with a backlit keyboard) or a dark grey keyboard and bezel for an eye-catching contrast (available in configurations without a backlit keyboard).
For the ultimate mobile computing experience, the Inspiron 13 5000 allows its users to connect to data like on the phone as it supports mobile broadband connection (with a Micro SIM Card) slot.
Dell also announced a brand new Inspiron 15 7000, an ultralight laptop equipped with 9th generation Intel Core H-class processors that offers up to eight cores, up to 16GB of DDR4 memory and dual NVMe SSD options, along with the latest NVIDIA GTX 1650 graphics suitable for high-performing every day usage with creative side-projects.
The new Adaptive Thermals on the Inspiron 15 7000 offers smart detection and adjusts the thermal profiles accordingly.
Alongside a vast Inspiron lineup is the Inspiron All-In-Ones, the Inspiron 24 5000 AIO and Inspiron 27 7000 AIO. Featuring an InfinityEdge FHD 1080p on 23.8-inch and 27-inch display, transitioning into a television inspired stand, the AIO offers a neater setup.
The AIO is all about convenience and they come inclusive of
a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-CTM port, three USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, USB 2.0 Type A port, a 3:1 SD Card reader, and Universal headset jack (accessible but hidden on the back side of the device along with HDMI out, 10/100/1000 RJ45, and audio out). Additionally, a HDMI-in allows use of the screen by another device, such as a game console and a pop-up webcam that stays off until it’s wanted. No more accidental video calls or misbehaving apps broadcasting images to the web.
Both Inspiron 13 5000 and the Inspiron 15 7000 are available now with prices starting from US$579.99 while the AIOs will be available from July 26 with prices starting from US$699.99 (Inspiron 24 5000 AIO) and US$949.99 for the Inspiron 27 7000 AIO.
AWARD WINNING
The XPS line is Dell’s most awarded line of devices celebrated for its best-in-class technologies.
Launched at the event is the new XPS 13 2-in-1. Redesigned, the laptop features a HDR400 certified display paired with Dell Cinema, Dolby VisionTM, UHD+ resolution and DCI P3 colour.
The XPS 13 2-in-1 offers up to 2.5 times better performance in an eight per cent thinner form than previous gen, enabling 10nm Intel 10th Gen processors, adaptive performance and advanced thermal design with InfinityEdge display for a seven per cent larger 16:10 display with edge-to-edge view, but is still the smallest 13-inch 2-in-1 there is with a whooping 16 hours battery life to keep users powered on the go.
Another announcement made for the XPS line is the recently previewed XPS 15 where it will now offer an OLED option, the first in the XPS line. Both the XPS 13 2-in-1 and the XPS 15 will retail from US$999.99 in the coming weeks, while the 2-in-1 is expected to hit the market in July.
EASY ON THE EYE
Dell is proud to be the first to bring Eyesafe display to consumers.
Compared to other software-only solutions, which either distort the colour output or do not adequately target the most harmful light emissions, the Eyesafe displays combine hardware and software adjustments to more effectively protect against harmful blue light, while maintaining colour performance.
Dell is the first to market Eyesafe display innovation where it lowers harmful blue light emissions while maintaining beautifully vivid colour accuracy with its intelligent management of RGB.
The display also meets the Healthe and TüV standards for colour balance and blue light reduction and it is the blue light solution recommended by the Vision Health Advisory Board.
CONSUMER SERVICE
Consumer service has always been something that is close to Dell and today the company announced the Home Installation Services - an easy, time saving way to set up your new PC at home.
The service will be available for in-home PC installation for new and/or refurbished consumer Inspiron, XPS and Alienware laptops either for own use or as a gift.
It includes unpacking and installation, system start-up and connecting hardware to customer’s home network and pair it with their peripheral devices too.
Currently available in 12 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Mexico, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the US, and New Zealand), the service also offers an add-on option for data migration and other components’ installation including sound cards, secondary hard drive, multiple monitors and many more. The service is expected to take effect in all countries Dell is presence in the near future.