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22.07.2006

At the end of May, Dell demonstrated several new high-performance systems from the XPS lineup.

The Dell XPS 700 desktop PC supports NVIDIA Quad-SLI graphics, AGEIA PhysX physical accelerator and runs the latest Intel dual-core processors. The stylish aluminum case has adjustable backlighting, making it easy to use the computer in the dark. By the way, for the first time the company offers the XPS 700 barebone configuration as an option.

Weighing less than 1210 kg, the Dell XPS M2 laptop has a magnesium alloy body, a 12,1-inch widescreen display and an original design. Interesting details - an integrated Web-camera, software for IP-telephony (Skype) and video chat, a headset with noise reduction.

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