'Dell' with your gifting confusions through this laptop gifting guide

It’s Diwali, a time of the year people celebrate lighting up houses as well as each other’s lives. So in the process, there also happens to take place some lightening up of one another’s pockets.

If you too, abide by a ritual of this sort during this time of festivity, Dell has a gifting guide made to cut through the noise and get your loved one a gift that stands out. Gaming laptops, or simpler ones, they’re all here. So then never mind if you’re gifting this to a professional or a student studying someplace- Dell’s gifting guide should ensure you’re communicating your love, care as well as concern for your friends and family perfectly through its products.

Alienware Area-51m

The Alienware Area-51m is the world’s most powerful gaming laptop. Designed around Dell’s new ‘Legend’ industrial design language, the Area-51m is a Return to Form, that is, a sculpted and iconic gaming system that reaches performance and upgradability levels previously only imagined within gaming desktops. Alienware Area-51m supports the upgradability of its internal NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics as well as 9th Generation Intel Core i7 and i9 processors. It marks the first and only laptop with a 9th Gen 8-core desktop processors, supports up to 64GB2 of memory, 2.5Gbps Ethernet technology, upgradeable graphics and desktop processors, and 17-inches Alienware laptop with a narrow-bezel display with 144Hz. Designed with premium Alienware TactX keyboard featuring 2.2mm of travel, anti-ghosting technology, per-key RGB LED lighting, N-Key rollover technology, and a steel-backplate for rigidity and uniform feedback. The magnesium alloy construction enables the Area-51m to conserve on weight while maintaining structural rigidity and relative thinness. The system also provides full support for the Alienware Graphics Amplifier enabling dedicated PCI-Express bandwidth for desktop graphics cards from NVIDIA. Alienware’s Advanced Cryo-Tech 2.0 technology platform offers the most robust notebook cooling solution, yet moving more CFM of ambient air than any previous Alienware notebook. The Area-51m is available in Lunar Light and Dark Side of the Moon colour options.

Pricing

Alienware Area-51m starts at Rs 2,99,590 (inclusive of GST) and is available on dell’s website and in large format retail including Reliance, Croma and multi-brand stores across the country.

Dell G7 15

Dell gaming machines are engineered with the specific, demanding needs of the gaming audience in mind. From the latest processors to powerful discrete graphics cards, they make every experience more intense and real – no matter what your level of gaming experience. The all new G7 features 8th Gen Intel Core processor and the powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20 Series discrete graphics with 6GB GDDR6 video memory. Delivers sharp gameplay from virtually every angle on the 15-inches FHD anti-glare display screen with 3-sided narrow borders, wide-viewing angle and in-plane switching. The 144Hz display technology delivers a clear, immersive viewing experience. G7 offers Killer Gigabit Ethernet Controller designed to deliver incredible throughput and lower latency gameplay, reducing any instances of lagging or jittering while playing. The Dell G7 also offers superior sound with two front-firing speakers tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro. Dual drives with SSD options including NVMe PCIe ensure faster performance and better reliability. At only 19.9mm tall, this system is both powerful and portable. Three-piece metal construction braces the system for exceptional rigidity in spite of the thin profile, with a luxe palm rest with brushed metal finish. The Dell G7 15 is available in Abyss Grey with blue accents.

Pricing

Dell G7 15 starts at Rs 1,57,399 (inclusive of GST) and is available on its website and in large format retail including Reliance, Croma and multi-brand stores across the country.

Dell G3 15 (3590)

Offers striking graphics with support upto the powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16-Series discrete graphics and up to 6GB GDDR6 video memory that allows you to game at higher settings with crystal-clear detail and smooth, realistic gameplay for a more immersive on-screen experience. Gameplay appears sharp from virtually every angle on the 15-inches FHD anti-glare display screen with 2-sided narrow borders, wide-viewing angle and in-plane switching. Opt for 144Hz technology for a smooth, immersive gaming experience. With superior sound and Nahimic 3D audio the G3 also features intuitive audio and voice controls as well as Audio Recon visual sound tracking for more immersive gaming. When gaming gets critical, give your G3 15 a turbo boost that can be unleashed at a moment’s notice. Easily activated by pressing the G Key (F7), on the keyboard, Game Shift triggers a dynamic performance mode without having to leave your gameplay. This maximizes the fans’ speed to keep your system cool, allowing the processors to work harder. The G3 supports up to 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processors that provide responsive, powerful performance whether you’re gaming, streaming videos, or working on CPU-intensive projects. With a new design and only 21.6mm tall, this system is both powerful and portable, with style to spare. The Dell G3 15 is available in Eclipse Black and Alpine White with blue accents.

Pricing

Dell G3 15 (3590) starts at Rs 70,990 all-inclusive and is available at Dell exclusive Stores, large format retail and multi-brand outlets.

XPS 13 (7390)

XPS products are designed to be the best, with cutting-edge technologies, exceptional build quality, unique materials and powerful features. The next generation Infinity Edge display, with an 80.7 per cent screen to body ratio, your view is all beautiful screen. The 4K Ultra HD display boasts 100 per cent sRGB color gamut for stunning clarity and vivid, accurate color. The screen has a 0.65 per cent anti-reflective coating, so you have a beautiful glossy screen without the glare for working outside or in bright indoor light. The refreshed XPS 13 features the newest 10th Gen Intel processors, offering increased performance up to 6 cores, all in a slim form. More cores means increased performance when you multitask. Inspired by runway trends, the rose gold new XPS 13 debuts an authentic arctic white woven glass fibre palm rest developed specifically for Dell. Using woven crystalline silica fibre achieves the ultimate in high-strength and low-weight in this ultra-thin XPS. The glass fibre filaments offer better thermal management than metal, so the laptop cools down fast. This increases longevity and sustained higher performance. Unlock your XPS using an optional fingerprint reader integrated into the power button Windows Hello recognizes you and logs your on with a touch. A Thunderbolt 3 multi-use Type C port allows you to charge your laptop, connect to multiple devices (including support for up to two 4 K displays) and enjoy data transfers up to 40 Gbps 8 times that of a USB 3. Recognized by CES with a “2018 Best of Innovation Award”, our packaging trays are a step beyond recycled.

Pricing

The Dell XPS 13 (7390) starts at Rs 1,13,990 all-inclusive and is available at Dell Exclusive Stores, large format retail and multi-brand outlets.

Dell Inspiron 14 (5490)

Inspiron laptops are easy to use, easy to own, and keep you connected to everything that matter to you. They are designed to deliver exceptional value for today’s consumers looking to get more out of life. Featuring the latest 10th Generation Intel CoreTM processors and a refreshingly minimalist, yet feature-packed, design. The new Inspiron 14-inches laptops offer an intuitive experience that gives you the freedom to focus on what you want, how you want. An aluminium top cover gives your device a premium look and feel. The sleek interior incorporates the power button into the keyboard and the venting holes into the hinge for clean and crisp design. Three-sided narrow borders encase a stunning FHD, anti-glare display that delivers a clear, crisp image that’s easy on the eyes, especially outside or in bright light. A wide- viewing angle display allows you and your friends to all gather around and watch the latest viral video. All your travel just got seamless thanks to a thin and light design. As thin as 17.6mm, your device effortlessly slips in your carry-on, backpack, or bag. Easily switch back and forth between open applications with up to 8GB DDR4 memory. The PCIe NVMe solid-state drive (SSD), up to 512 GB, means much faster response time, quieter performance and improved shock resistance compared to conventional hard drives and is even faster than regular SATA SSDs. Enjoy the extra power and optimal everyday performance of optional NVIDIA GeForce MX230 or MX250 discrete graphics with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory. Choose from a variety of calming yet contemporary colour options, such as Platinum Silver, Iced Mint, or Iced Gold.

Pricing

Dell Inspiron 14 (5490) starts at Rs 57,990 and is available on Dell’s website.