Why it's a best pick:
Powerful, stylish, and well-priced can pretty much describe the XPS 16 series of Dell notebooks. Evolving from their previous boring designs from 2005-2007, Dell has recently put design aesthetic as an important priority, and has achieved this to great effect with their Studio XPS series of notebooks. With a 16" screen that can have up to a 1920 x 1080 screen - full 1080p - the XPS 16 is larger than the 14.1" or 13" notebooks, so this laptop may not be the best choice for constant travel. Capable of being well-configured with a Core 2 Duo P8600, an ATI HD 3670M, 4GB of DDR3 memory, and the usual suite of wireless, optical drives, and software, the XPS 16 certainly is a platform for a notebook with a plentiful amount of computing horsepower. The XPS 16 can also be well budgeted to slightly over $1,000 for those back-to-school shoppers. While it may not be the best for travel or battery life, the XPS 16 is no doubt a looker for a laptop, so if that aesthetic appeals to you, the XPS 16 would be a good choice for a powerful, multi-purpose laptop for a reasonable price.
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Manufacturer Description: The Studio XPS 16 is designed to deliver multimedia experience with full 1080p HD resolution RGB-LED display. Traditional DVDs are upconverted to display with incredible quality, so your favorite movies look better than ever. Escape from reality with the 16-Inch ultrawidescreen display of the Studio XPS 16. It is optimized for movies with a 16:9 aspect ratio and has a fast 8ms response time for a crisp, clear images during fast-action video & gaming. The optional RGB-LED technology provides 100% color gamut for truer, more vibrant colors. Up to 130-degree viewing angle also lets you share the fun with family and friends.
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