Similar to other laptops in this price range, the M1330 is built on Intel's Santa Rosa platform which includes the Core 2 Duo processor, integrated B/G/N wireless, and Bluetooth. A separate video card, the nVidia GeForce 8400M GS, is available as a configuration option as an upgrade over the standard integrated graphics.
Whether a separate video card is used Dell is including an HDMI output port for connecting the computer to various display units. While no Blu-Ray or HD-DVD configuration exists, with HDMI protected content playback will be supported. Other ports include two USB, one mini-FireWire, and a multicard reader.
Ultraportable notebooks are strictly defined as weighing less than 4 pounds, and with a 4-cell batter the M1330 weighs in at 3.9. If you're willing to sacrifice weight for extra battery life, a 9-cell battery is available as an option that increases the overall weight to the unit to 4.7 pounds.
