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twitter: @lisagade) We'd be remiss if we didn't revisit the Dell XPS 12 in its Haswell revision. Why? The XPS 12 was one of our early top picks among Windows 8 convertibles with a full HP IPS display, clever design that avoided the Lenovo Yoga's keyb...
Smart convertible design, superb keyboard, sharp full HD display, fast and stable performance...
Just a little heavier than the competition, no active digitizer/digital pen option...
The Dell XPS 12 remains one of our favorite Windows 8 convertibles, even though the overall design hasn't changed. Sometimes it's best to not mess with a great thing. The 12.5" size is comfortable for ultra-portable travel yet it doesn't feel cramped...
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We won't go too deep on design and ergonomics because that hasn't changed much from our original XPS 12 review. The easel hinge has gotten a firmer locking mechanism, but the carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium machine hasn't changed outwardly. Inside, t...
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Dell has been manufacturing a number of ultrabooks and tablets over the past couple of years, with its hybrid tablet notebook announced, the XPS 12, this time last year. Several months passed since the Dell XPS 12 was first announced, but the notebook...
We didn't get a chance to check out the Dell XPS 12 prior to its Haswell upgrade, but the current version of the hybrid ultrabook / tablet has a lot going for it. It'll be able to keep up with many of the tasks most people will throw at it, has a great ba...
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Dell's XPS 12 Ultrabook Convertible is one of the better marriages of laptop and tablet. The version reviewed here, which Dell shipped over the summer, isn't tremendously different from the original XPS 12: It's slightly thinner and a little lighter, but...
Keyboard not exposed in tablet mode, Outstanding battery life, Includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter...
Heavy, especially when held in one hand, Occasional delay in screen-orientation switch, Only two USB ports...
Dell's XPS 12 is better as a notebook than as a tablet, but it remains one of the best convertibles on the market...
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Now, with new battery-sipping Intel processors inside, those Windows machines are finally coming into their own. That same Acer Aspire S7 now clocks in at seven hours, and it's not the only sharp tool in Microsoft's shed. The Dell XPS 12, its screen-flipp...
Excellent 1080p touchscreen display, Solid keyboard and audio quality, Good battery life...
Touchpad is still finnicky, Few ports, Cumbersome as a tablet...
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Our $1,200 (MSRP) review unit features an Intel Core i5-4200U 1.6 GHz Haswell CPU with Intel HD Graphics 4400, 4 GB DDR3 RAM , and a 128 GB solid-state drive . While we'll briefly recap the basics of the XPS 12's design, we'll refer you to our review of l...
Beautiful design, Solid and thoughtful construction, Excellent battery life, Very fast system performance, Capable integrated GPU, Bright and responsive multitouch display, Great keyboard, Spacious touchpad...
Uncomfortable temperatures when stressed, Could use a third USB port...
Dell XPS 12-9Q33Truly, there is not much to criticize about Dell's latest XPS 12. It is a top-tier piece of technology that excels in nearly every department, from its exquisite construction to its clever, versatile design. It maintains one of the best ke...
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The Dell XPS 12 turned our heads last year with its unique flip-display design, making it a cinch to change from laptop to tablet mode. The latest edition looks to build on that success by shaving off some ounces and seriously boosting the battery life so...
Innovative flip-screen design, More than 9 hours of battery life, Beautiful high-res display, Strong performance...
No SD Card slot, Heavy for a tablet...
With a fourth-generation Intel processor and a higher-capacity battery, Dell's updated XPS 12 is an excellent 12-inch tablet-laptop hybrid that can go the distance...
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The XPS 12 isn’t perfect, but it’s certainly one of the more successful attempts to create a hybrid mobile device that can function as both a laptop and a tablet. Dell describes the XPS 12 as a ‘convertible ultrabook’. Certainly, it ticks all the righ...
The tablet mode isn’t entirely successful, but the XPS 12 will definitely earn its keep as a powerful, lightweight Ultrabook that you can use for work on the road or in the office. The tablet mode is really just a nice bonus for when you want to have...
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When dell first launched their XPS brand—prior to acquiring Alienware—the XPS acronym stood for Xtreme Performance System. (Back then, it was considered really cool to use the letter X, so Extreme becomes Xtreme and we get an X rather than an E—thou...
While the XPS 12 isn't flawless, it's a very interesting laptop nonetheless. To my knowledge, no one else is really trying this flipscreen approach; that's either good news or bad news, depending on why most companies take an alternative route. If they're...
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twitter: @lisagade) The Dell XPS 12 joins the short list of Windows 8 convertible tablet-Ultrabooks to hit the market after that new OS launched in late October. The XPS 12 started shipping in December 2012, and it has everything you love about the X...
Good looking, excellent IPS display and great keyboard, top quality materials, good performance, Good looking, excellent IPS display and great keyboard, top quality materials, good performance, Good looking, excellent I...
Heavy for tablet use, no digital pen option, Heavy for tablet use, no digital pen option, Heavy for tablet use, no digital pen option, Heavy for tablet use, no digital pen option...
The Dell XPS 12 is a very likeable and powerful full Intel Core convertible Ultrabook with an excellent full HD display, superb keyboard and beautiful fit and finish. We're taken by the carbon fiber surfaces that aren't just cool looking: they make for...
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Tablets are extremely popular right now, but many users still need a more powerful machine to do serious work. For people who don't want two devices but desire the touch screen controls and convenience of a tablet, as well as the productivity capabilit...
12.5-inch Full HD (1080p) 400-nit touch display, Very responsive, Keyboard is protected in tablet mode, Backlit keyboard...
No HDMI or LAN ports, Price premium over similarly equipped ultrabooks, Integrated graphics...
As user continue to contemplate the choice between the power and functionality of a full laptop and the portability and touch capabilities of a tablet, we're likely to see more convertible ultrabooks come to market. Dell's implementation of a convertib...
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For better or worse, Windows 8 has prompted some of the most adventuresome PC designs we've seen in years. Many of these are trying to capitalize on both of the new operating systems faces—the new touch-oriented Start screen and its apps on one, and the c...
Beautiful 1080p IPS touchscreen, Elegant design and screen flipping mechanism, Exemplary keyboard, livable touchpad, Solid construction and good use of textured plastic, A great alternative to the XPS 13 or another Ultrabook if you're also in the market f...
Battery life is only OK, More fan noise than we'd like, Slightly heavier than some 13-inch Ultrabooks on the market despite smaller screen size, Port selection is a little light, and there's no SD card reader...
Enlarge / The XPS 12's base can serve as a stand for the touchscreen. The keyboard and trackpad are disabled when the screen is flipped.Andrew CunninghamSo far, our quest for the perfect convertible Windows 8 laptop has left us a bit wanting. Up until now...
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The Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook Convertible is the best Ultrabook Convertible available today, but how does it compare to the one of the most popular ultra-portables, the MacBook Air?The XPS 12 is small Ultrabook with a touchscreen that flips for use as a table...
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This premium convertible Ultrabook features a carbon fiber and aluminum construction, full 1080p IPS touch enabled display and of course Windows 8. Is this computer worth the premium price? Read our full review.OverviewThis is one of the first Windows 8 s...
Beautiful touch screen display, Seamless tablet experience, Excellent build quality, Good keyboard and touchpad...
Lack of ports (no media card reader), Screenheavy design, Some software issues...
The Dell XPS 12 brings the full Windows 8 experience to the table thanks to its convertible tablet form factor. Dell's screen flipping mechanism is as unique as it is rock solid; it turns into a great tablet in a matter of seconds. The 12.5-inch display i...
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Before the launch of Windows 8, the idea that a PC notebook could also serve as a touch screen tablet was almost non-existent. That has certainly changed thanks to Microsoft's newest OS, which offers the typical keyboard-mouse desktop UI combined with the...
As one of the first Windows 8 "convertible" products on the market, the Dell XPS 12 acquits itself fairly well for the most part. We loved the tough construction and owners who mostly use it as a notebook will likely enjoy it, while also enjoying the o...
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The XPS 12 Convertible Touch Ultrabook is Dell's latest transforming notebook. The Windows 8 computer turns from compact notebook to a roomy tablet with the flip of its 12.5″ display. We like the XPS 12′s premium construction and versatility, but it's mor...
Dual use tablet and notebook, Excellent backlit keyboard, Premium construction...
Price above the Ultrabook Convertible average, Moderate battery life, Reflective display, The Dell XPS 12 is a notebook and a tablet, Dell XPS 12 | $1,199, Dell XPS 12 Review Guide, Hands On/Video Review, Design, Display, Keyboard and Touchpad, Performanc...
The Dell XPS 12 is more expensive than the IdeaPad Yoga 13 by $200, but for that price users get a backlit keyboard and an Ultrabook Convertible that feels better to hold in tablet mode thanks to a smooth back and a smaller size. A couple hundred bucks is...
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The Dell XPS 12 is one of the first of the new Windows 8 convertibles (doing double duty as an ultrabook and a tablet) to hit the market. It sports a beautiful 12.5-in. screen, suitable power under the hood and a number of clever design touches. If you...
What you think about the XPS 12 will depend upon what you think about needing a single device to do double-duty as a tablet and a traditional PC. If you need that type of device, and can put up with using an extremely heavy tablet, then you'll find the XP...
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Dell's entry into the Windows 8 convertible-notebook market bridges the gap between a tablet and a notebook through some wonderfully clever engineering. Instead of using the keyboard as a dock for the display, the display flips around inside a frame t...
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There's a ton of new convertible tablet PCs now on the market, or soon to be – yet most of them require compromise. Lenovo's Yoga is neat, but the keyboard can get in the way of tablet use. Dockables, like the Asus Vivo Tab RT , either rely on a small dis...
Outstanding build quality, No-compromises convertible design, Great keyboard, Beautiful 1080p display, Long battery life, Fast solid-state drive...
Weight makes tablet use awkward, Finicky touchpad, Lackluster processor for the price...
Dell's attempt to create a non-compromising convertible laptop works as well as we could have hoped. The XPS 12 absolutely nails the fundamentals of display, endurance, and interface. We would be eager to recommend this device even if it were only an Ul...
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With the now-shipping Windows 8 fully controllable by touch as well as mouse and keyboard, you're bound to see some innovative portable designs such as the Dell XPS 12 Convertible Touch Ultrabook that take advantage of touch. In the XPS 12's case you can...
Functions as a laptop as well as tablet, Retina-like pixel density...
No integrated Ethernet jack, Pricey...
Dell's cleverly designed XPS 12 Convertible Touch Ultrabook functions as both a laptop and a tablet. It's heavy for the size, but a good performer with a great display...
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Among all the Windows 8 convertibles coming out, the Dell XPS is unique. Because it's insane. It's a full-on, regular laptop, with a trapeze artist screen that flips on an axis to convert into a slate. Is that something you'd actually want?A 12.5-inch tou...
You have to be a very specific kind of computer user to really love this one. The XPSs main virtue is that its a great laptop that you can use like a real laptop—along with an awesome, touchable display.AdvertisementSponsoredBut its ergonomics as a tabl...
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The introduction of Windows 8 and its ability to work seamlessly with touchscreen computers has given manufacturers a new lease of life in terms of product design. Dell has come up with a unique 'flip and fold' touchscreen Ultrabook that it claims wil...
The Dell XPS 12 is a novel Ultrabook that can feasibly be used as both a laptop and a tablet, or though it isn't up for debate that it makes a better laptop then it does tablet. It's specs and price are reasonable, but not really impressive on face of...
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crn.com
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2014-06-29 01:29:49
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Not since the first Ultrabooks have we seen a device with as much wow factor as the Dell XPS 12 Convertible Touch Ultrabook. The sleek unit's bright and crisp 12.5-inch, 1,080p display is nearly indistinguishable from its 13.3-inch counterp...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2014-06-29 01:29:49
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This isn't last week's Windows. Designed to establish a mobile beachhead in an increasingly touch- and tablet-happy world, Windows 8 relegates the traditional desktop to secondary status to focus on a new swipe-to-scroll Start screen and its large, finger...
Excellent performance, Breathtaking 1080p display, Travel-friendly design, Versatility...
Poor port selection, Big and heavy for a tablet, Slightly wonky gyroscope and ambient light sensor...
Dell's first Windows 8 convertible is a doozy, combining ultrabook power and tablet functionality in a portable package with few compromises. It's big for a tablet, but the 1080p display is drool-worthy. Read More...
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More Info Dell announces XPS 10 Windows 8 hybrid, XPS Duo 12 convertible Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 convertible priced at $1,199 and up, ships this month with pre-orders starting today Toshiba unveils U925t Ultrabook with slide-out touchscreen A Windows 8 PC t...
Lovely design, solid build quality400-nit, 1080p display12-second boot-upComfortable keyboard...
Finicky trackpadRelatively short battery lifeNo SD slot...
Even if you never use it in tablet mode, this 12.5-inch convertible is a solid Ultrabook in its own right...
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The Dell XPS 12 (29 DNCWI16B)%displayPrice% at %seller% ($1,199) convertible ultrabook is an update to a previously reviewed iteration with the same name. Now the system comes with Intel's fourth-generation Core i5 processor, which gives the user hours mo...
Comfortable keyboard, trackpad, and touch screen. Improved battery life. Carbon fiber construction. Works like a clamshell laptop or as a touch screen tablet.
Function keys require two presses. Heavy and bulky as a tablet. Limited port selection. No HDMI without an adapter...
If you can get over the Dell XPS 12's screen acrobatics, this convertible ultrabook is a good way to get both tablet and laptop functionality in one unit...
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Dell has revived a design that was ahead of its time for an operating system whose time has finally come. The XPS 12 ($1,199 as tested) uses the same innovative flip-screen design as the 2010 Inspiron Duo, but now it's paired with a Windows 8 experien...
Stylish design, Bright and crisp full HD display, Easy to switch from notebook to tablet mode, Fast SSD...
Below-average battery life, No SD Card slot, Feels a bit heavy as tablet...
Featuring a well-designed flipping display and smooth performance, the Dell XPS 12 is a sleek Windows 8 Ultrabook that doubles as a tablet.
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So why not fuse the two together? There are many models which are tagged "Convertibles" , but so far, they have not been very important in the business section. The reason in obvious: all of the Microsoft operating systems, including Windows 7, were poorl...
Excellent sturdiness and build quality, Great IPS display, Good input devices, Long battery life, Very quiet in everyday use, Mini DisplayPort...
Very expensive, Meager connectivity, Throttling (early BIOS), Modest speakers, Very thick and heavy in tablet mode...
Dell XPS 12A sensational start the XPS 12 is an amazing pick of hardware built by Dell. Even though we tested the precursor model, we found few flaws.The case originates from the Ultrabook XPS 13 and the laptop can be quickly transformed into a tablet. De...
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If the Dell XPS 12 ‘s design looks familiar, that's because you've probably seen it before. Dell pioneered the unique swiveling screen in 2010 as the Inspiron Duo , a hybrid Windows 7 laptop and tablet. The twist: Rather than rotate horizontally through a...
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Can't use touchscreen while wearing the required oven mitts. Dreadful touchpad. Heavy, hot, loud, and powerhungry as a tablet — a deadly combination. No memory card slot...
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Dell XPS M1210 is one of the most feature packed and powerful notebook I have ever seen to date. This is a quite sleek system weighing 4.8 pounds and has dual core processor with 256 MB graphics card. Apart from that, there is built-in Webcam and integ...
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Bigger is better right? Certain technologies dont seem to think so. Every year cell phones get smaller and smaller and so do computers. As far as laptops are concerned, the idea is to have a laptop as powerful as a desktop, yet portable enough to take...
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Dell XPS M12102/6/07 – While the Dell XPS M1210 notebook has the dimensions of an ultraportable notebook, it weighs a bit more than the average ultraportable of similar dimensions. This is likely due to the number of features they pack into the syst...
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Dell XPS M1210 This entertainment-oriented ultraportable uses Intels latest Core 2 Duo processor. Dells entry-level multimedia laptop, the XPS M1210 has some excellent show-biz genes, such as media buttons and a TV tuner option. But its also a stron...
Mobile broadbandready, Onetouch entertainment functions...
Applications cost extra...
This entertainment-oriented ultraportable uses Intels latest Core 2 Duo processor.
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The life of a truly modern man is like a train that is steadily speeding up from its station towards an unknown destination. It is getting faster and faster every moment, and there’s no stopping or even pausing this process. Living at a high speed...
Superb ultramodern design, Excellent performance in office applications (and not limited to them if the configuration includes a discrete graphics card), Abundance of wireless interfaces (including support for SIM cards), Exclusive TrueLife technology for...
Mirrorlike display, Low performance in games, Inconvenient placement of the multimedia buttons, Optical combodrive, Rather too noisy, Dense placement of USB ports (but it’s good that there are as many as four of them here!)...
Michael Dell’s team has done a good job again, coming up with an exciting ultra-compact portable computer optimized for today’s life and travels. The only significant drawback in the configuration of the Dell Inspiron XPS M1210 that we tested...
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Only a few ultraportables equal the combination of performance and features found on the Dell XPS M1210 (Vista), priced at $2,300 direct. The Lenovo ThinkPad X60 (Vista) and the Sony VAIO SZ Series, which do, are both darlings of the marketplace, whi...
Discrete graphics in an ultraportable. Integrated DVD burner. Webcam for video chats. Fast performance. 85-Wh battery will run for plenty of time.
Design is a little bulky for an ultraportable. Unit can get warm at times.
The M1210 (Vista) has all the essentials you typically dont find in an ultraportable, such as an integrated optical drive, discrete graphics, and top-notch performance...
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LIKE MANY THINGS IN the PC industry these days, laptop computers are a fairly mature sort of product. We all know about the basic types and sizes, and how the inevitable tradeoffs in display performance, size, weight, battery life and display real esta...
The XPS M1210 is a fast, flexible machine that lives up to the size, weight, and battery life requirements of a true ultraportable laptop computer. Its also stylish, well built, and has the best keyboard and touchpad combination of any laptop Ive eve...
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GAMERS DARLING. Dell XPS is quasi a synonym for high-performance multimedia notebooks. It is very interesting, that there is also a 12 inch notebook available, that is Dells XPS M1210 with Core 2 Duo CPU and a Geforce 7400 video card, which is suitab...
Dell XPS M1210 The review approved, what is to be supposed by the technical data of the notebook. Dell XPS M1210 is a small high-performance notebook , one can even play more demanding games. Nevertheless we want to mention, that there is still a big per...
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High-performance portability from Dell?s award-winning range...
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I have been looking for a new laptop for a while. My previous laptop the Dell 700m was great and I had no problems with it at all. I wanted an upgrade, something that was small like the 700m, but also powerful and able to play games. After looking arou...
Great Design, Integrated Webcam and microphone, Convenient multimedia controls, Blue accent lights, Glossy screen, Very light, Full size keyboard...
Fingerprints show up easily on casing...
I am really happy I decided to get the M1210. Not only is it super portable, it can play all my favorite games without any problems. The glossy screen really sets it apart from many other laptops out there. The integrated webcam is great for video co...
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Put simply, the XPS M1210 is the most powerful and feature-packed 12.1-inch notebook weve seen. This sleek 4.8-pound system combines a dual-core processor with a 256MB discrete graphics card, plus integrated mobile broadband and a built-in webcam. Thr...
Blazing productivity performance, Integrated EV-DO, Front-facing media buttons, Long battery life, Integrated webcam...
Expensive, Tinny speakers...
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It is a rare and exciting experience—at least for me—to bring an ultraportable on a business flight, let alone one as travel-friendly as the Dell XPS M1210 ($2641direct, as tested). Luckily, I just happened to have a trip planned the same time...
Ultralight for flights. Built-in EV-DO. Discrete graphics. Superior horsepower. Vivid display.
Runs hot.
Dells latest XPS is a notebook for anyone who has a specific yearning for power, connectivity, and ultra-lightweight portability...
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That first wave of Windows 8 convertible laptops wasn't always great. Awkward “slider” designs that compromised the keyboard and trackpad were all too common, and not many of them could manage much more than five or six hours on a single charge. That's no...
Same great construction and 1080p touchscreen as last year, New $999 starting price, Good keyboard and OK touchpad, Sturdier screen flipping mechanism that doesn't get in the way of laptop functionality, Decent battery life, 802.11ac, Relatively light on...
A chunky tablet at best, A little thicker and heavier than some dedicated laptops, like the XPS 13, No SD card slot, Fan spins up quickly and often...
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zdnet.com Updated:
2015-04-29 03:41:10
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Dell's XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook is an attempt to be all things to all people. By day, it can function as a standard office ultrabook, running Windows 8 in desktop mode and the usual range of productivity applications, with the added benefit of a touch...
In true ultrabook fashion, you can't access the sixcell battery, whose life is not the XPS 12's strong suit. We'd struggle to get through a full day if that day included a measure of video playback, and suspect that many office workers will need to plug i...
Dell's swivel-screen solution is extremely efficient, smooth in operation and ergonomic in use. The build quality is solid, and the screen is delightful to look at in both notebook and tablet modes, although it may be too reflective for some tastes. Ba...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2015-05-16 03:24:29
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As has been reported exhaustively by now, Windows 8 can be a very unsettling experience for longtime Windows users. It’s like going to visit your parents and finding dad decked out in drag. The person you’ve known for so long is still there, but a new...
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While finding a touchscreen for a desktop computer is nearly impossible, and finding a touchscreen notebook computer takes some searching, touchscreen ultrabooks are readily available. These thin, light and relatively compact computers are intended to be...
Unique swiveling screen converts into a tablet, DisplayPort allows better video on external monitor...
Fairly thick for an ultrabook.
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This Windows 8 tablet comes already outfitted with Office Home & Student 2013 RT to help maximize productivity on the go. The Dell XPS 12 tablet offers 170 degree viewing angle thanks to its unique hinge-design. By connecting the tablet to the keyboard an...
Consumer testers really liked the keyboard layout, Consumer testers could very easily convert it from tablet to notebook, Many connectivity options, Excellent sound quality, Fast system speed, Great customer service options, including free 1year inhome se...
Very small screen compared to the size of the tablet, Heavy for its size, Poor camera/video quality...
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Regular readers of my blog would know that I reviewed and eventually purchased a Lenovo Yoga 13 so that I can fully enjoy Windows 8 touch experience. Back then I did not have access to the Dell XPS 12 review unit, and although I have heard a lot of positi...
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 Touchscreen Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Windows 8 Pro Black, Silver Laptops (9Q33-1307)")
