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Posted On June 26, 2012
Dell's XPS 14 notebook sports a slim design at 13.2 x 9.2 x .81 and a weight of 4.6 pounds. It offers either an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, 4GB of RAM and a solid state drive (up to 512GB supported). In terms of connectivity, the XPS 14 features a pair of USB ports, an HDMI port and mini Display Port, with an SD card reader thrown in to boot. Alongside Wi-Fi, the XPS 14 features Dell NetReady for pay-as-you-go cellular broadband connections.
Dell says the XPS 14 is capable of 11 hours worth of battery life and carries a price tag of $1,099 for the baseline model.
Reviewers were fairly tepid on the new Dell. Some highlighted that dropping over $1,000 for a notebook before the Windows 8 parade begins was premature. Others complained about the hefty weight and price tag-for-performance.
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The XPS 14 makes its mark as a respectable performer with a solid design at a fair price. It's not destined to be a standout, but rest easy knowing it is, at least, a respectably safe...
If you absolutely need a premium, all-around PC laptop right now, then yes, drop (at least) $1100 on an XPS 14. But if you can afford to be patient, it may be worth waiting to see what...
The new Dell XPS 14 joins the ultrabook ranks and brings the battery power, but a heavy weight and price tag keep it from achieving greatness.
The Dell XPS 14 is one of the longest lasting Ultrabooks yet and features Nvidia graphics, but the relatively heavy weight and high price give us pause.
The flagship of Dell's revamped laptop line, the XPS 14 is a worthy competitor to something like the MacBook Pro, and the two systems share a similar aesthetic. But Dell's new Inspiron...
The Retina variant of the MacBook Pro is a really stellar device. If you're looking for something a bit cheaper, however, then the XPS 14 and 15 should be at the top of your list -...
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