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Large selection of 2-in-1s, laptops and gaming systems to fit every student’s budget, backpack or desk
Bracknell, UK, August 15th, 2016 – Students today know that having smart and up-to-date tech is essential to earning top grades in their studies. Dell’s Back to School products are the perfect companion for all students, whether they are gamers or budding entrepreneurs, musicians or fashionistas, because they are designed to help students do what they love both inside and outside of the classroom. With the ultimate visual experience, mobility, design and industry-leading battery life, students can start the year with their best foot forward.
Multi-functional Inspiron 2-in-1s: A Laptop and Tablet in One Device
Busy with classes, athletics, internships and more, students need devices like the Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 to fit their multidimensional needs. Research shows that 2016 is the year for 2-in-1s[1] and it’s easy to see why with a versatile 360 degree hinge that enables four modes of use: laptop mode for typing out a paper, tent mode for reviewing recipes while cooking, stand mode for streaming a favourite movie, or tablet mode for keeping up on social media.
- Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 Laptop – The Most Powerful Inspiron 2-in-1 with a Large Screen
The Inspiron 17-inch 7000 2-in-1 offers a brilliant aluminium design and the highest performance of the Inspiron line. The device includes a standard wide-viewing angle screen with FHD resolution, backlit keyboard, infrared camera and Waves MaxxAudio® Pro audio software. The precision touchpad delivers more precise pointing and gesture recognition, and the 802.11ac wireless capabilities provide improved range and speed for better surfing, streaming and video chats. Starting price: £999.00.
- Inspiron 5000 2-in-1 Laptops - Rich Features, Powerful Options
These Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s embrace a sleek new design and a brilliant wide-angle FHD resolution display. The 5000s provide a great range of features and easy-to-use options. Select models come with an infrared camera option which works with Windows Hello facial recognition so users can easily log in with just a look, and a backlit keyboard option makes working in dim environments more pleasant. Available SSDs provide longer battery life, quicker responsiveness and improved shock resistance as compared to conventional rotational HDDs. The 13-inch-2-in-1’s compact size and light weight make it ideal for everyday travel, and the 15-inch-2-in-1 has 40% more screen room than the 13-inch, making it well suited to working on multiple projects or enjoying movies with friends and family. Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s start at 1.62 kg* for 13 inch, 2.08 kg* for 15 inch with an FHD (1920 x 1080) True-life LED-backlit touch display and up to 16GB of dual channel DDR4 memory - perfect for multi-taskers who keep several applications open at the same time and switch between them. Starting price: £499.99.
High Performance with Stylish Design: Award-Winning XPS Laptops
With premium performance and design, the XPS laptops are perfect for those overachievers who want to look good in the process.
- XPS 13 Laptop – The Smallest, Award-Winning 13-inch Laptop on the Planet
This super light (starting at 1.2 kg) and slim (9-15 mm) device is the smallest 13-inch laptop on the planet, squeezing a 13-inch display into an 11-inch frame. With the first virtually borderless InfinityEdge display, the longest battery life of any 13-inch laptop[2] and up to 18 hours of run-time with FHD resolution, it’s perfect for students to carry in their backpack or purse and it will keep them up and running all day. Starting price: £899.00.
Get in the Game with Alienware PCs: Leader in PC Gaming
For 20 years, Alienware has stood for leadership and performance, reliability and iconic designs. Engineered for some of the most demanding users, the best-in-class performance of Alienware devices will power students through their most difficult class assignment – and maybe more importantly, through the latest video game.
- Alienware Alpha Desktop – Compact Design & Packed with Power
The new Alienware Alpha is both the perfect gaming console and desktop PC that can be transported easily between the bedroom, living room, LAN parties and more, with minimal set up. Its compact design now comes with 60 percent higher GPU performance than the previous generation and better frame rates at higher resolutions and higher settings. For future proofing and to push performance to virtual reality and 4K gaming levels, the new Alpha with Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 graphics is now compatible with the Alienware Graphics Amplifier. Starting price: £429.00.
Deals, deals, deals
Just in time for Back to School, Dell has great incentives for those looking for a new PC. Dell is offering a range of promotions including days of deals with up to £250 off across the portfolio, limited sale period offers with 12% off on our Inspiron, XPS & Alienware ranges, free hard drive and accessories when you buy a Dell laptop or desktop or 50% off 3-year warranty upgrades.
College or university students will also automatically qualify for Dell Student discounts. To make it easier for students, we have partnered with My UNiDAYS, where students can avail of many attractive offers - not only from Dell, but from several other vendors. Once a student has signed up to My UNiDAYS and received their individual discount voucher code, they need to visit: http://www.dell.com/learn/uk/en/ukdhs1/campaigns/students?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn. The current offer entitles students to a 15% discount on all our Inspiron, XPS and Alienware systems (over £499).
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[1] Why 2016 Will Be The Year Of The 2-in-1 PC – Digital Trends
[2] Comparison of 13-inch Class Notebooks – Principled Technologies
