Dell XPS 13 come with an Intel Core i5-2467M and a 128 GB SSD, or at the top end of town it have a faster Core i7-2637M and 256 GB of storage space. Its 13.3" 1366 x 768 display, 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and an integrated non removable battery are all standard parts of the XPS13 spec.
The screen is covered in a glossy glass. This is a bit of a disaster for using it in bright conditions, but it is usable. There are some Ultrabooks that use matt screens, and this is good if you use your machine outside a lot, but for most of us, it's not a massive issue.
It starts off on the right track: USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, the latter of which has so-called PowerShare technology for charging gadgets while
the computer is asleep. So far, so good. The laptop also has a Mini DisplayPort, audio jack and 1.3MP webcam.
Although Dell has a paintjob XPS 'backlit keyboard, it was designed in accordance with the muck is not enough. This same man, like a pillow on what we like so 14z. True, we do not spend much time now that it has been reduced to fit in a small chassis, but at least we think that it is less than what you'll find on most other Ultrabooks shallow.
performance means battery life is compromised, but this didn't appear to be so much the case with the XPS13. Dell's marketing blurb quotes up to 9 hours of operation away from the mains. Tweaking the power management settings, dropping screen brightness down a few notches and switching off WiFi, I managed to squeeze an impressive 9 hours and 14 minutes. Repeating the same test with the screen set to its default brightness, Wi-Fi enabled and any tweaks I'd made to power management undone, saw battery life reduced by a still credible 45 minutes.
There are also huge differences in prices do not. Entry - level machine, £ 950, mid-range and high end £ 1300 £ 1150. Interestingly, if you buy now, an old Dell laptop byasa you £ 100 cashback when you use the mid-range to upper range of £ 150 will buy. The 256MB i5-only 128MB i5-more than 50 lbs, and makes us, this is the upgrade you want to go.
Dell's XPS 13 Ultrabook Specs
Display
|
Display size |
13.3 inches |
| Maximum resolution |
1366 x 768 |
| Display type |
Glossy LCD with LED Backlight |
Processor
|
Processor class |
Intel Core i5,Core i7 |
| Processor model |
Core i7-2637M, Core i5-2467M |
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Graphics
|
Graphics Type |
Integrated |
| Integrated Graphics Chipset |
Intel |
| Integrated Graphics Chipset Model Number |
HD Graphics 3000 |
Memory
|
Installed memory |
4 GB |
| Memory technology |
DDR3 |
| Memory Speed |
1333MHz |
Storage
|
Hard Drive Type |
Solid-State Drive |
| Total HD Size |
256 GB |
| Number of hard drives included |
1 |
Dimensions
|
Weight (min) |
3 pounds |
| Weight (with accessories) |
3.6 lbs |
| Width |
12.4 inches |
| Depth |
8.1 inches |
| Height |
0.71 inches |
Battery
|
Vendor Rated Battery life |
8.5 hours |
Networking
|
Wifi Type |
802.11 n |
Interface Connections
|
Number of USB 3 Ports |
1 |
| Number of USB 2 Ports |
1 |
| Video Interfaces |
Mini DisplayPort |
| Additional Interfaces |
Bluetooth |
Software
|
Operating system |
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium |
Other Features
|
Built-In Speakers |
Stereo |
| Devices |
- Backlit Keyboard
- Built-In Microphone
- Built-In Webcam
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| Energy Star compliant |
Yes |
| Input devices |
- Keyboard (backlit)
- Touchpad
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Source:
TechNtuto
