The successor to Dell’s ultra compact XPS M1210 gets a slightly larger screen and more horsepower under the bonnet. As with the other Dells, the XPS M1330 is configurable. This one came with a T7500 processor, which while not the latest, is quite fast. Configured with 2 GB of RAM, and a GeForce 8400GS solution, you realize that size doesn’t compromise on processing oomph.

Then you realise other subtleties— like the slim white-LeD display, the nicely bevelled keypad and the slick working touchpad. While 12.1 inches seemed small for some, 13.3 inches seems like the best possible compromise between size and functionality. In fact, to be honest with the M1330 there’s no compromise at all. What you do get is a lot of performance in a form factor that is both great to use, and easy to carry around. With a host of configurable options the M1330 proudly carries the XPS badge to greater heights. HDMI connectivity will be of interest to those looking to connect this to large screen TVs. 

The successor to Dell’s ultra compact XPS M1210 gets a slightly larger screen and more horsepower under the bonnet. As with the other Dells, the XPS M1330 is...