The new product lines of Dell, a well-known direct distributor, with a ‘z’ in their name are designed with one purpose in mind: an extraordinary good balance of mobility and performance. While the Inspiron 11z and Latitude 16z are already available for some weeks, the product range has now been extended by a model of the popular 13-inch category called 13z. The following test will reveal how successful this new subnotebook can cover the span between performance and mobility.
The test model on hand is equipped with Intel’s Core 2 Duo SU7300 CPU and Nvidia’s Geforce G105M graphic card, which should not only bring a useful performance about, but together with the capacious 80 Wh battery also ensure a convenient battery life. Typical Dell, it is possible to configure the Inspiron 13z quite freely and therewith adjust it to the customer’s needs. The entry-level model costs about 550 Euro plus postage and packing. However, compared to the reviewed model, which costs 760.- euros, it only comes with a smaller 37 Wh 4-cell battery, merely 2GB RAM, Intel SU 4100 CPU, and integrated Intel GMA 4500M HD chipset graphics.
The stability of the lid meets its protective function. So, restrictions are not to be expected in practice. Altough the frame is not absolutely flexural rigid, we could not provoke distortions at the powered screen. If the notebook is closed, small foam nubs keep display and keyboard in an appropriate distance and prevent marks on the screen.

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