Lucky Japanese friends across the Pacific will enjoy the new red version of the Dell Inspiron Mini 9 netbook. They can also take the latest model of the Inspiron Mini 9 Platinum Package that comes with a larger 32GB SSD for approximately $565 after taxes. There is no word on a worldwide release date.

Dell expects to release its entry-level business notebook pc ‘Vostro A860′ in Japan market in September. Adopting a 15.6-inch 16:9 LCD display, the Vostro A860 features Intel Celeron 560 CPU, Windows Vista OS, 120GB HDD, 1GB of RAM and wireless LAN support. Suggested price is 73,500(JPY).

The Studio is Dell’s latest notebook line up, bridging gap between Dell’s signature XPS series and budget Inspiron line up. The Dell Studio is a stylish laptop series designed for fashion conscious consumers who doesn’t mind paying little high price in exchange of stylish design that could make them cool in their inner circle.

The Studio line up currently include two models — Studio 15 (15″) and Studio 17 (17″). Both of them are powered by Core 2 Duo processors and are equipped with basic Intel GMA X3100 chipset, but they can be customized with high-end graphics. The Studio 15 can be upgraded with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3450 (256MB), while the Studio 17 has the option of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3650 (256MB).

As for operating system, you can choose between Windows Vista Home Premium and Ultimate.

The Studio 15 starts at $799, while the Studio 17 is available for $999.

Dell E is the official name for the Dell mini Inspiron. This mini laptop features a 8.9 inch display and comes with the price tag of $299. The UMPC also offers a choice of Windows XP home of Ubuntu Linux, 8-in-1 card reader, integrated webcam, direct media playback buttons and various wireless access options

Dell felt it was time to shake up the tablet market with its first ever convertible, the Latitude XT. And shake it up it does: The system is the first convertible to employ capacitive touch technology for its display, which means you can manipulate the screen better than ever before with your fingers. The capacitive touch also helps future-proof your purchase, in that it will support multi-touch applications when those become available. We also like that you can configure this convertible with a solid state drive and mobile broadband. The lightweight and secure Dell Latitude XT is one of a kind, but for a whopping $3,321, we wish it offered longer endurance without having to splurge for the nine-cell battery.

Read more about Dell Latitude XT here

Thinner and lighter than the 14-inch Vostro, the 4.8-pound Dell Vostro 1310 looks the part of a business notebook without being boring. Take a closer look at the 12.5 x 9.6 x 1.5-inch system, and you’ll see that the magnesium-alloy and titanium chassis has a little sparkle to it, visible in the lid and the keyboard deck. Above the keyboard is a set of blue status lights for Internet, Bluetooth, and more, plus seven touch-sensitive multimedia keys, which were very responsive on our tests.

Above the display is a microphone and 1.3-megapixel webcam, which were fine for video chats. The full-size keyboard is spacious and comfortable, though we did notice some flex when we typed. We had no problems with the very responsive touchpad or comfortable mouse buttons.

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