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The XPS12 is getting an Intel 4th Generation Core processor (Haswell) upgrade and Dell just made it official since Intel’s embargo has lifted earlier today. It features Dell’s rather unique laptop/tablet hybrid design and Dell says that this new computer […]
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Oct 23
Dell XPS 12 review: with the launch of Windows 8, ‘convertible’ takes on a new meaning
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A Windows 8 PC that can be used in a tablet mode? Those will come a dime a dozen this fall. But what’s fascinating is how each PC maker has approached the challenge of mixing a touchscreen with a more traditional mouse-and-keyboard setup. For some OEMs, this means going the hybrid route, with 10- or 11-inch tablets that slot neatly into an optional keyboard dock. For others, it means a full-fledged PC with a slide-out touchscreen. And for a few, it means a laptop whose screen can fold down, leaving you with what can only be described as an oversized slate.
That’s how we would describe the Dell XPS 12, a 12.5-inch notebook whose screen flips inside its hinge, allowing you to use the machine in tablet mode or, if you prefer, with the screen facing away from the keys. (Yes, Dell is giving this form factor a second try.) It starts at a relatively steep $1,200 but then again, this is a fairly premium machine we’re talking about: it combines all the ingredients of an Ultrabook (lightweight build, Ivy Bridge processor and a solid-state drive) with a 400-nit, 1080p, Gorilla Glass touchscreen. So what’s it like to use this form factor? And how does it fare as a regular ol’ Windows 8 PC? Let’s see.
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Dell XPS 12 review: with the launch of Windows 8, ‘convertible’ takes on a new meaning originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Oct 13
Dell, still earning their bread and butter as a computer manufacturer after all these years, intend to take full advantage of the upcoming Windows 8 operating system release by Microsoft by announcing new devices of their own. As we all know, the tablet market is one that is hotly contested, and will definitely see more and more competition amongst hardware manufacturers in time to come, although it does seem as though Android and iOS dominate the scene at the moment. With the advent of Windows 8 and Windows RT, will things see a third player crop up from behind? Perhaps, especially when you consider the unique design of the Dell XPS 12 hybrid device which you can see above.
In reality, the Dell XPS 12 might be just one in terms of its physical form factor, but it is actually two devices in one. Comprising of a fully-featured, full-powered laptop which can easily be transformed into a fully-featured touch-powered tablet, this is made possible thanks to its special and unique design. Boasting a flip hinge touchscreen display that is not only elegant but innovative, the transition between laptop and tablet mode is performed with but a simple flip. Whenever it is in tablet mode, the display will completely cover the keyboard, ensuring that the keyboard remains protected from dirt and spills. Not only that, it comes with a vibrant Full HD display which is said to offer up to 90% percent more pixels compared to a conventional HD display for an exceptionally crisp reading and viewing experience.
As for the award-winning XPS One 27 All-in-One, this particular model was specially designed for creative enthusiasts, sporting a super high resolution display as well as performance graphics for multimedia creation and entertainment. It comes in a gorgeous and space-saving design, boasting a 27-inch Wide Quad HD Display, which delivers 78% more pixels compared to a Full HD display, while bringing along with it an articulating stand that tilts the display to a 60-degree angle, providing additional options when using the touchscreen interface.
The Dell XPS 12 convertible and Dell XPS One 27 will retail for $1,199.99 and $1,599.99, respectively.
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Oct 12
Dell XPS 12 hybrid tablet notebook
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Dell has certainly remembered that Windows 8 is going to be released at the end of this month, which is why it makes perfect sense to be prepared to receive the operating system. What better way to do so than to come up with a piece of hardware that will support Windows 8? This is where the interesting looking Dell XPS 12 hybrid tablet notebook comes in, where it is essentially two devices in a single form factor. You can opt to use it as a fully-featured, full-powered notebook when the situation calls for it, and should you need a tablet to get the job done, then the Dell XPS 12 can easily be transformed to suit the occasion, turning into a fully-featured touch-powered tablet. The hinge for the display does seem to look rather fragile – we sure hope it has been put through its paces beforehand!
Obviously, while in tablet format, you will not find some special nanotechnology at work that automatically trims down the size of the Dell XPS 12 to make it super thin, so this will be nowhere near the thinnest tablet claim. On the other hand, when it is in tablet mode, the display will ensure that the keyboard is completely covered to protect it from dirt and spills. You can pick up the Dell XPS 12 from $1,199.99 onwards. [Press Release]
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Dell reveals OptiPlex 9010 with Windows 8, Dell Latitude 6430u Ultrabook will be targeted at enterprise users on the go,
Oct 12
Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 convertible priced at $1,199 and up, ships this month with pre-orders starting today
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Well, that’s a form factor you don’t see that often. Of all the Windows 8 PCs we’ve seen so far, the Dell XPS 12 is tough to forget, if only because it’s the only one whose screen flips inside the hinge like an easel. We already got hands-on at IFA last month, but now we’re learning some key details — you know, like pricing and availability. Dell just announced that it will go up for pre-order today, starting at $1,199. (It will ship October 26th, the day Windows 8 launches.) That’s a princely sum indeed compared to some of the other Windows 8 ultraportables we’ve seen, but it’s important to remember that this runs not on an Atom processor, but an Ultrabook-grade CPU. And while you might assume that 12.5-inch display makes do with 1,366 x 768 resolution, it’s actually a dense 1080p panel. Hopefully we’ll get to review a final unit soon, but in the meantime feast yourself on a fresh round of hands-on shots below.
Gallery: Dell XPS 12 hands-on
Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 convertible priced at $1,199 and up, ships this month with pre-orders starting today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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