Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook Arrives at CES Discussion

[Jerry Jackson]

Today Dell officially took the wraps off its first ultrabook, the Dell XPS 13. Although the XPS 13 shares some design elements with the popular XPS 14z and XPS 15z, this is a completely new laptop with some impressive specs. Keep reading to see more.

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[Mitlov]

Hasn't XPS historically meant "performance" and "multimedia emphasis" for both the XPS laptop lines and the XPS desktop lines? I fail to see much of either in this ultraportable.

[Jerry Jackson]

Originally Posted by Mitlov

Hasn't XPS historically meant "performance" and "multimedia emphasis" for both the XPS laptop lines and the XPS desktop lines? I fail to see much of either in this ultraportable.

Dell will argue that XPS stands for both "premium" and "performance" ... and in the 12-13 ultrabook class this should be a good performer. Aluminum and carbon fiber construction certainly translate into premium.

To take a quote from Dell's press materials about the XPS line, XPS means:
"Uncompromised form + function, High performance, and Purposeful craftsmanship"

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[Mr.Mischief]

I would have liked to see a 900p screen..... Or at least a better GPU option. I mean, the last SXPS 13 had SLI and the fastest C2D processor.

But, overall it looks sleek! I'd probably get one of these instead of an Air.

[outerspace9]

Originally Posted by Mr.Mischief

I would have liked to see a 900p screen..... Or at least a better GPU option. I mean, the last SXPS 13 had SLI and the fastest C2D processor.

But, overall it look sleek! I'd probably get one of these instead of an Air.

I second that! A higher resolution would be great!

[Ichinenjuu]

Something tells me that this laptop's 1366x768 is going to suck just like all 1366x768 screens. I don't get. We're getting 3D, advanced tablet computers, super-thin ultra books, prices up to and over $1000-$2000 for these things, and yet the screens are still crappy. Can't anybody improve that? Or is just because the average user just doesn't care...I mean, the MacBook Air has an excellent screen and I just don't see these other ultra books being able to match it. I'd love to have a Windows/PC ultra book some day, but if the screen sucks, I probably won't want to get it...

[TailGunner]

Originally Posted by Ichinenjuu

Something tells me that this laptop's 1366x768 is going to suck just like all 1366x768 screens. I don't get. We're getting 3D, advanced tablet computers, super-thin ultra books, prices up to and over $1000-$2000 for these things, and yet the screens are still crappy. Can't anybody improve that? Or is just because the average user just doesn't care...I mean, the MacBook Air has an excellent screen and I just don't see these other ultra books being able to match it. I'd love to have a Windows/PC ultra book some day, but if the screen sucks, I probably won't want to get it...

Originally Posted by Ichinenjuu

Or is just because the average user just doesn't care...

You've answered your own question right there, in addition to cutting costs. Your average joe doesn't care if his laptop screen has a 170 degree viewing angle and/or display 95% of AdobeRGB spectrum. Manufacturers will usually go for the bottom of the barrel when it comes to LCD panels, it's just business. To their defense, there is quite a large cost margin in terms of going with a low end panel opposed to a high quality one.

[booboo12]

Originally Posted by outerspace9

I second that! A higher resolution would be great!

Originally Posted by Ichinenjuu

Something tells me that this laptop's 1366x768 is going to suck just like all 1366x768 screens. I don't get. We're getting 3D, advanced tablet computers, super-thin ultra books, prices up to and over $1000-$2000 for these things, and yet the screens are still crappy. Can't anybody improve that? Or is just because the average user just doesn't care...I mean, the MacBook Air has an excellent screen and I just don't see these other ultra books being able to match it. I'd love to have a Windows/PC ultra book some day, but if the screen sucks, I probably won't want to get it...

I third this, at least make it a option for those who want a high resolution screen. So far only ASUS offers a ultrabook with a high resolution screen.

[Mitlov]

Originally Posted by Jerry Jackson

Dell will argue that XPS stands for both "premium" and "performance" ... and in the 12-13 ultrabook class this should be a good performer.

How so? All the ultrabooks have the same performance hardware (i5 ULV + SSD + 4 GB memory).

Aluminum and carbon fiber construction certainly translate into premium.

I'll give you that.