Monday, April 4th 2011
Dell Intros AMD Brazos Platform-based Inspiron Notebooks
Dell introduced its very first Inspiron notebook based on the AMD Fusion platform, the Inspiron M102z. The 11.6-inch notebook is available in two variants based on the processor model, one with dual-core AMD C-50 1.00 GHz at US $699, and the other with dual-core AMD E-350 1.60 GHz at $799. The $699 variant features Radeon HD 6250 graphics, 2 GB of memory, 320 GB 7.2k RPM HDD, 56 Whr 6-cell battery, and connectivity that includes WiFi b/g/n, and Bluetooth 3.0.
The $799 variant packs Radeon HD 6310 graphics, 4 GB memory, and 500 GB 7.2k RPM HDD apart from other features of the $699 variant. Both models feature 1366x768 pixel WLED-backlit display, 1.3 MP webcam, 7-in-1 card reader, and 3W stereo speakers with SRS surround technology.
Source:
TechConnect Magazine
The $799 variant packs Radeon HD 6310 graphics, 4 GB memory, and 500 GB 7.2k RPM HDD apart from other features of the $699 variant. Both models feature 1366x768 pixel WLED-backlit display, 1.3 MP webcam, 7-in-1 card reader, and 3W stereo speakers with SRS surround technology.
27 Comments on Dell Intros AMD Brazos Platform-based Inspiron Notebooks
Brazos is cool, but this isn't what it was made for.
they really need to take advantage of the low power consumption and relatively low cost of the chips to build their mobile devices. but this just isn't it.
But why are they ruining the product with such high price!? :(
If this is the route AMD is going with this then there going to be digging themselves a very deep hole.
For $799 you can get much hardware.
Soon as the other manufacturers start selling Brazos chips the prices will come down.
Wait a month or two before you buy.
We can only hope. Meanwhile the only brazos netbooks with the proper price are from acer, and there's not many options. I know that manufacturer's didn't have the relations with AMD for notebooks and netbooks in a lot of cases... but they should have been able to see the promise of this platform in advance. I'm disappointed in how few brazos choices there are now that we're months after launch.
After what Intel paid for what they have done.
wow and any other PC maker (toshiba etc.) it's about $400.
I guess Dell is still getting those Intel kickbacks, or AMD has to pay Dell to use their products.
Note to self *Never Ever Buy A Dell*
So Mr. Dell, whats the deal? Just being a crook?
www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/toshiba-toshiba-satellite-15-6-amd-e-350-laptop-c650d-00d-black-c650d-00d/10161419.aspx?path=d2f8770b86c2a7644ab279f27449f4c8en02
Sony's identical model to the $800 unit is only $600. And that is Sony, the company pretty much known for overpricing their laptops almost as badly as Apple...
I'm not quite sure what Dell was smokin' when they came up with these prices.But that is a 15.6" screen, the smaller form factor makes these more expensive. $500-600 will be the price range for the 11.6" form factor.