New Dell Inspiron R laptops won't have optional touchscreen in UK

New Dell Inspiron R laptops won't have optional touchscreen in UK
No touchscreen? Denied.

Dell has informed UK tech fans that its newly-announced range of Inspiron R laptops will not bring the optional touchscreen offered to buyers in the US.

The company revealed the new Windows 8-infused Inspiron 15R and 17R at the CES expo in Las Vegas, with consumers able to choose whether they would like a touch sensitive display.

However, the company has informed PCPro that: "none of the Inspirons announced at CES available in the UK will have a touchscreen."

As to why Dell doesn't trust us Brits with the touchscreen option remains to be seen.

Longer life

However, it's not all bad news. The new Inspiron R laptops boast a six-cell battery and new low-voltage Intel Ivy Bridge processors, meaning longer battery life.

The Inspiron R will come in 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch models and will start at £399.

Custom configurations will be available, with full HD resolution screens, and Intel's i7 processor, depending on the user's demands.

Via PCPro

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A technology journalist, writer and videographer of many magazines and websites including T3, Gadget Magazine and TechRadar.com. He specializes in applications for smartphones, tablets and handheld devices, with bylines also at The Guardian, WIRED, Trusted Reviews and Wareable. Chris is also the podcast host for The Liverpool Way. As well as tech and football, Chris is a pop-punk fan and enjoys the art of wrasslin'.

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