Dell IFA 2018 announcements

Dell IFA 2018

Dell’s IFA 2018 announcements included updated Inspiron, XPS, Vostro lines and a Chromebook.

The announcements are centres around US availability, so not all will flow down under.

Dell IFA 2018 highlights

  • Inspiron 2-in-1s with performance and design at the value end
  • First Inspiron Chromebook 14, 2-in-1
  • XPS 13 2-in-1 with new 8th Generation Intel Core processors and updated XPS 13 with i3
  • Vostro 5000 laptops combine power, security and design for small businesses
  • Dell Mobile Connect for integration of phone and PC for Android and iOS apps, texts and calls
  • Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin monitor

Ray Wah, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer and Small Business at Dell.

“We’ve invested in redesigning our portfolio of mainstream laptops and 2-in-1s with beautiful designs, premium materials and thoughtful features, illustrating our ongoing dedication to deliver quality devices every user is proud to carry.”

The remainder comes from a Dell IFA 2018 press release

Inspiron 7000 2-in-1s combine performance and premium design

  • Available in 13-, 15- and 17-inch. Narrow bezels
  • Intel 8th Generation Core U-series
  • Thermal flow to move hot air out through hidden vents to reduce throttling
  • 4K UHD option
  • NVIDIA GeForce MX150 option
  • Intel Optane Memory option to increase single-drive performance.
  • Alexa-ready with an update soon
Dell IFA 2018

Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s – flexibility and function at value

  • Inspiron 14 5000 2-in-1, 5481 and 5482 have Intel 8th Generation U Series processors, choice, flexibility and value to fit the varied needs of today’s consumers.
  • 5482 2-in-1 has a USB Type-C port with power delivery and display support
  • Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX130 discrete graphics card.
  • A full-size HDMI port, a full-size SD card reader, two USB 3.1 Generation 1 ports, one USB 2.0 port for easy connectivity and the option of Windows 10 in S mode in select regions.

Dell’s first premium consumer Chromebook

  • Dell Inspiron Chromebook 14, 2-in-1 has a 14-inch FHD IPS display
  • 15 hours of battery life.
  • 8th Generation Intel Core i3-8130U CPU
  • Up to 128GB of onboard eMMC
  • USB Type-C ports, standard backlit keyboard and standard EMR
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XPS 13 family updates

  • Dell’s flagship XPS 13 has an Intel 8th Generation i3 processor.
  • XPS 13 Developer Edition is available now with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (long-term support), an update that provides support for up to five years.
  • XPS 13 2-in-1 has Intel’s 8th Generation processors.
  • Dynamic Power Mode for up to 15 hours10 of battery life
  • UltraSharp QHD+ InfinityEdge touch display.
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Vostro 14 and 15 5000 laptops for the growing small business

  • Vostro 14 and 15 5000 laptops
  • 8th Generation Intel Core processors
  • USB Type-C port
  • Optional Single-Sign-On fingerprint reader
  • Hardware TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0, and BitLocker
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Dell 27 USB-C Ultrathin Monitor perfection from every angle

  • 27-inch USB-C ultrathin monitor
  • Up to 600 nits peak brightness
  • HDR monitor with VESA-certified DisplayHDR 600
  • USB Type-C connector that transmits video, data and power
  • Thin profile at 5.5mm
  • InfinityEdge design
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Dell also is introducing a new line of every day SE Monitors

  • FHD monitors SE2219H (21.5”), SE2419H (23.8”) and SE2719H (27”)
  • IPS panel
  • Flicker-free, low-haze screen