Dell Unveils New Inspiron 7000 and Alienware Series Gaming Laptops Before CES 2017

Dell, just before the CES 2017, launched the upgraded 2017 version of its Alienware series and Inspiron 7000 series Gaming laptops. Apart from this the company also introduced the Latitude 5285 2-in-1 for business-oriented consumers.

Coming up to the pricings, the company this time introduced 3 Alienware variants, which includes Alienware 13 R3 (2017) laptop priced starting at USD 999.99 (Rs 68,300 approx), second in the list is Alienware 15 R3 (2017) priced starting at USD 1,199.99 (Rs 81,990 approx), last in the list is Alienware 17 R4 (2017) priced starting at USD 1,349.99 (Rs 92,300 approx). The devices will be rolled out in US markets from Thursday, January 5, 2017.Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop

Coming next to Inspiron 7000 Gaming laptops, the company is offering two models, which includes Inspiron 14 7000 Gaming and Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming. The company now has only revealed the pricing of Inspiron 15 7000 gaming, which will be available from Thursday in US with a price tag starting from USD 799 (Rs 54,600 approx).

Alienware 13 R3 (2017)

Dell Alienware 13 R3 (2017)

Getting back to the Alienware models, the first in the list is Alienware 13 R3 (2017), which will be available in three 13.3-inch display variants, which includes HD TN display of resolution 1366 X 768 pixels, full-HD IPS display with resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels and QHD OLED display of resolution 2560 X 1440 pixels. Processor options on the model include an Intel Core i5-7300HQ or Intel Core i7-7700HQ, both of them are paired with 32GB 2400MHz DDR4 RAM. Concerning the graphics, the basic variant of the model packs Intel HD Graphics 630 + Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 with 2GB GDDR5 video RAM, which extends up to GeForce GTX 1060 with 6GB GDDR5 video RAM.

Dell Alienware 13 R3 (2017)

The Alienware 13 R3 (2017) also features 180GB M.2 SATA SSD, which further extends up to 1TB PCIe SSD (boot) + 1TB PCIe SSD (storage). Connectivity ports on the board include Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.0 Type-C port, one Thunderbolt 3.0 port, one Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, one HDMI 2.0 port, one Mini-DisplayPort 1.2, one audio out port, and one headphone port. The device is backed up with a 76Whr battery along with an 180W adapter.

Alienware 15 R3 (2017)

Dell Alienware 15 R3 (2017)

Coming next to Alienware 15 R3 (2017), the laptop comes in four 15.6-inch display variants, which includes a full-HD IPS display with resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels, a full-HD 60Hz IPS display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels with Nvidia G-Sync, a full-HD 120Hz TN+WVA Nvidia G-Sync display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels, and a UHD IGZO IPS display of resolution 3840 X2160 pixels. The processor part of the device also provides three options to choose from, which includes an Intel Core i5-7300HQ, Intel Core i7-7700HQ, or Intel Core i7-7820 HK processor, all of them will be paired with 2400MHz DDR4 RAM RAM of up to 32GB. Talking about the graphics, the basic variant of the model gets Intel HD Graphics 630 + Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 2GB GDDR5 RAM, which further extends up to a Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 with 8GB GDDR5 video RAM.

Dell Alienware 15 R3 (2017)

The basic model of  Alienware 15 R3 (2017) also packs 180GB M.2 SATA SSD, which can extend up to 1TB PCIe SSD (boot) + 1TB PCIe SSD (storage) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD. Connectivity ports on the device includes Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.0 Type-C port, one Thunderbolt 3.0 port, one Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, one HDMI port, one Mini-DisplayPort 1.2, one audio out port, and one headphone port. Backing up the device is a 68Whr battery with 180W adapter, but an option of a 99Whr battery and 240W adapter is also available to chose from.

Alienware 17 R4 (2017)

Dell Alienware 17 R4 2017

Next in the list is the Alienware 17 R4 (2017), which will be available in four 17.3-inch display variants, which includes a full-HD IPS display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels, a full-HD IPS display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels along with Tobii IR Eye-Tracking, a full-HD 120Hz TN+WVA Nvidia G-Sync display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels along with Tobii IR Eye-Tracking, and a UHD IPS display of resolution 3840 X 2160 pixels along with Tobii IR Eye-Tracking. Consumer also gets an option to chose from two processors including a quad-core Intel Core i7-7700HQ chipset and an Intel Core i7-7820HK processor, both of them will be paired up with 32GB 2400MHz DDR4 RAM. Concerning the graphics, the basic variant of the laptop arrives with Intel HD Graphics 630 + Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 2GB GDDR5 RAM, which can upgraded up to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 with 8GB GDDR5X video RAM.

Alienware 17 Gaming Laptop

Furthermore, the basic variant of Alienware 17 R4 (2017) packs 180GB M.2 SATA SSD, which is upgradable up to a 1TB PCIe SSD (boot) + 1TB PCIe SSD (storage) + 1TB 7200RPM SATA HDD configuration. Connectivity ports on the board includes Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 Type-A ports, one USB 3.0 Type-C port, one Thunderbolt 3.0 port, one Alienware Graphics Amplifier port, one HDMI port, one Mini-DisplayPort 1.2, one audio out port, and one headphone port. Backing up the device is a 68Whr battery, which comes along with a 180W adapter, though user can also be chose from a 99Whr battery with a 240W or 330W adapter.

Dell Inspiron Gaming Laptops

Next in the list is the Inspiron family of the company in which it has introduced two new laptops dubbed as Inspiron 14 7000 and Inspiron 15 7000. The new inspiron Gaming Laptops introduced by the company are said to “feature the most aggressive performance design and components offered within the entire Inspiron laptop family.” There are a few specifications, which are similar in both the models, that includes the choice of processors - Intel Core i5-7300HQ and Intel Core i7-7700HQ - both of which are coupled with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. Other common specifications are Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v4.2, Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, and the same- one HDMI 2.0, three USB 3.0 ports, one SD card reader, one Ethernet port, and a combo headphone and microphone jack.

Inspiron 14 7000

Dell Inspiron 14 7000 2017

Getting specified to Inspiron 14 7000, the laptop features a 14-inch full-HD LED-backlit display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels. The graphical part of the device packs GeForce GTX 1050 4GB GDDR5 video memory dedicated graphics and packs a 128GB SSD along with a 500GB 5400RPM HDD, which is upgradable up to a 256GB of SSD. Powering the laptop is a 56 Whr 4-cell battery along with a 90W adapter and it is also blessed with a full-sized spill-resistant keyboard, along with an option of backlit keyboard availability.

Inspiron 15 7000

Dell Inspiron 15 7000 2017

Next in the list is Inspiron 15 7000, which allows user to chose from a 17.3-inch full-HD LED-backlit display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels, a 17.3-inch full-HD IPS Truelife LED-backlit touch display of resolution 1920 X 1080 pixels, or a UHD IPS LED-backlit display of resolution 3840 X 2160 pixels variants. The Graphical properties of the device also allows user to chose from a GeForce GTX 1050 with 4GB GDDR5 video memory or GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with 4GB GDDR5 video memory. It also packs 1TB 5400RPM HDD, which is further expandable up to 512GB PCIe SSD. It also features a full-size spill-resistant keyboard, along with an availability of backlit-keyboard option. Powering the device is a 74 Whr 4-cell battery along with a 130W adapter.