Dell today announced the new Inspiron 13z and Inspiron 14z, thin consumer laptops. The new laptops combine 2nd generation Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processor options, HD (720p) display, and excellent battery life. The Inspiron 13z and 14z are the latest in a series of rolling introductions of Dell's thin and powerful mobile products launching through the end of the year that begin with launch of XPS 15z.

The Windows 7 based new laptops come with built-in media card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and USB 3.0. The Inspiron 13z comes with a bright, 13.3-inch widescreen HD (1366 x 768) display. Other optional features include up to 8GB of memory, a choice of a 320GB or 500GB hard drive or 128GB of solid state storage. The Inspiron 14z is equipped with a 14-inch widescreen HD (1366 x 768) display, and optional features including up to 8GB memory, choice of a 500GB, 640GB or 750GB hard drive, along with an internal tray-load DVD combo for playing and recording DVDs/CDs.

The Inspiron 14z is available beginning today on Dell’s website for $599.99. The Inspiron 13z is launching today in select countries in Asia and will be launched later this year around the world.