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DELL XPS13
DELL XPS13
The Dell XPS 13 became our top overall laptop by offering a 13-inch screen in a more compact package than its competitors, along with a winning combo of design, comfort, performance and battery life. Since its introduction, everyone has been trying to catch this ultraportable, but no one has been able to knock off the champ. Now, Dell has raised the bar even higher with an update to its XPS 13 that adds the latest 7th-generation Intel Core CPUs , even more battery life and stronger Wi-Fi performance.
You can now order this aluminum machine in a fetching rose-gold color, too, if you're willing to pay more for it. The XPS 13 isn't perfect -- see the webcam -- but overall, it remains our top pick.
Dell Xp13 Specifications:
General
Packaged Quantity - 1
Bundled Services - 1 Year Dell ProSupport
Manufacturer - Dell, Inc.
Processor Chipset
CPU - Intel Core i7 (4th Gen) 4510U / 2 GHz
Max Turbo - Speed 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
Cache Memory
Installed Size - 4 MB
Ram
Memory Speed - 1600 MHz
Configuration Features - provided memory is soldered
Technology - DDR3L SDRAM
Installed Size - 8 GB
Memory
Technology - DDR3L SDRAM
Speed - 1600 MHz
Display
LCD Backlight Technology - WLED backlight
Resolution - 1920 x 1080 ( Full HD )
Widescreen Display - Yes
Type - LED
Touchscreen - yes (multi-touch)
Diagonal Size - (metric) 33.8 cm
Display Resolution - Abbreviation Full HD
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Hard Drive
Type - SSD
SSD Form Factor - mSATA
Capacity - 128 GB
Audio & Video
Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics 4400
Memory Allocation Technology - hared video memory (UMA)
Integrated Webcam - Yes
Sound - Stereo speakers , two microphones
Audio Codec - Realtek ALC3661
Input
Type - backlit keyboard, touchpad
Localization & Layout - English
Communications
Wireless Protocol - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
Features - Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)
Processor
Type - Core i7
Processor Number - i7-4510U
Generation - 4
Manufacturer - Intel
Clock Speed - 2 GHz
Optical Storage
Drive Type - no optical drive
Type - none
Battery
Cells - 6-cell
Capacity - 55 Wh
Ac Adapter
Input AC -120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Output - 45 Watt , 19.5 V , 2.31 A
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces - 2 x USB 3.0
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Header
Brand - Dell
Product Line - Dell XPS
Model - 13 (9333)
Packaged - Quantity 1
Compatibility - PC
Networking
Data Link Protocol - Bluetooth 4.0, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Wireless NIC - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
System
Notebook Type - Ultrabook
Platform - Windows
Hard Drive Capacity - 128 GB
Monitor
Diagonal Size - 13.3 in
Miscellaneous
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Features - USB PowerShare technology
Color Category - silver
Dimensions & Weight
Width - 12.4 in
Depth - 8.1 in
Height - 0.7 in
Audio Output
Type - stereo speakers
Manufacturer Warrenty
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Type - 1 year warranty
Audio Input
Type - two microphones
Physical Characteristics
Weight - 2.93 lbs
Power
Min Operating - Temperature 32 °F
Max Operating - Temperature 104 °F
Operating System / Software
OS Provided: Type - Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition
Type - McAfee LiveSafe (1 year subscription)
Video Output
Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics 4400
Video Memory
Memory Allocation - Technology shared video memory (UMA)
Notebook Camera
Integrated Webcam - Yes
Os Provided
Family - Windows 8.1
Edition - Windows 8.1 Pro
Type - Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit Edition
Power Device
Voltage Provided - 19.5 V
Output Current - 2.31 A
Power Provided - 45 Watt
Nominal Voltage - AC 120/230 V
Frequency Required - 50/60 Hz
Service & Support
Type - 1 year warranty
Service Details
Type - limited warranty
Location - on-site
Full Contract Period -1 year
Response Time - next business day
Dell Xp13 Pros:
- Beautiful “bezel-less” screen. Wide viewing angles. Can be viewed in direct sunlight
- Thin screen bezel allows this 13″ laptop to fit within an 11″ laptop size chassis
- Build quality is solid. There’s no flex in the keyboard or the bottom of the device
- Thin, light weight, and ultra-portable. Its soft touch carbon fiber material looks and feels premium
- Performance is good for a low power, Intel core processor
- You can opt to save money and battery life and get the 1920×1080 non-touch screen model, or you can upgrade to the 3200 x 1800 touch screen model
- HD Video looked good and worked as you expect it to
- While researching Ultrabooks, I found many to have trackpad issues. The XPS 13 doesn’t have this problem. Its trackpad is accurate and nicely sized
- The trackpad allows you to perform some gestures (scrolling, pinch and zoom, etc.) that will help you miss the touch screen less, should you go with the non touch screen model
- It includes 802.11ac dual band Wi-Fi for maximum wireless performance. Bluetooth 4.0 is included as well
- It has a backlit keyboard
- Battery life is great. Plus you can add a small external battery to increase battery life even further
- Low starting price, although I would suggest that most upgrade to the i5, 8GB ram unit.
- It has a full size SD card slot, which should make photographers happy. Note that 1/3 of the SD card protrudes from the slot
- Includes a display port. Optional Dell adapter allows you to add HDMI, VGA, and Ethernet ports. Or you can get a cheap HDMI adapter
- Optional docking station supports up to three external monitors, including 1 4K monitor
- The PCIe M.2 SSD drive is upgradable. Unless you need 512GB, the Dell $100 upgrade to 256GB is a good value.
- You can plug the AC adapter into the optional external battery, then plug the external battery into the XPS to charge the XPS and external battery simultaneously.
Dell Xp13 Cons:
- The fan kicks in when you are taxing the system. If you use the High Performance power setting, the fan seems to run constantly
- The screen on the touch-screen version is very glossy. I don’t mind glossy but some people will.
- Key travel on the keyboard is a tad bit shallow. It’s not bad but it’s worth noting.
- Due to the thin bezel, the web cam is under the screen. As a result, your fingers may show up on the webcam while you type during webcam sessions
- The body can get warm, although I have yet to experience uncomfortable warmth
- Air vents are on the bottom so be careful about resting the XPS 13 on your bed or rug
- The speakers are on the sides instead of the front and sound tiny
- The low entry price increases quickly once you add a few upgrades
- No HDMI port, although you can add one via an optional Dell Adapter
- No Stylus pen support.
- No 4G option as of this writing
- Don’t expect to play 3D games with this laptop as its integrated graphics can’t handle it
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