Dell is moving past Intel's Sandy Bridge hiccup by launching new versions of its high-end XPS 15 and XPS 17 (pictured) notebooks.
Both models feature updated hardware from Intel that isn't affected by the 700-million-dollar chipset issue, and Dell is also taking the opportunity to beef up its available configuration options.
The XPS 15, which is currently only available in the US ahead of a roll out to other regions in the coming weeks, now supports up to 8GB of DDR3 memory and a choice of either NVIDIA GeForce GT 525M or GeForce GT 540M graphics.
Moving up a notch, the XPS 17 is available to UK consumers now with prices starting at £649 for a basic specification, and Dell's configuration options allow for up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and either GeForce GT 550M or GeForce GT 555M graphics.
Both systems provide a choice of second-generation Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 processors that'll work in tandem with NVIDIA Optimus technology, and there's a tantalising 1,920x1,080 display option available to both models. Opt for said panel and you'll find that the XPS 17 gets full support for NVIDIA 3D Vision, too.
A useful all-round bump in specification, but we were hoping for a sexier makeover now that the Adamo has been put to rest.
