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Leak: Surface Pro-like Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 tablet due Oct.
In what appears to be a reincarnation of its 2012 12.5-inch XPS 12 convertible notebook, Dell Inc. is seemingly gearing up to launch a 2-in-1 Surface Pro-like tablet, dubbed the XPS 12. German site Giga published what it claims are leaked images detailing the specs and release date of the Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet. (via Engadget)
Specs for the Dell XPS 12 include a 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160) resolution display with an InfinityEdge design similar to that found on the XPS 13 to cut down on bezel size, a Dell active stylus, a Thunderbolt 3 port for one-cable docking and 8x faster transfer speeds than USB 3.0, 10-hour battery life, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera, 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and a magnetically connected and detachable backlit keyboard (illuminates in low light and no light conditions) and precision touchpad.
Dell XPS 12 specs via Giga.de
The images, unfortunately, do not reveal the processor spec, RAM or expected pricing for the Dell XPS 12. According to the images, the Dell XPS 12 is slated for release in October this year.
Judging by the images alone, the Dell XPS 12 closely resembles Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 2-in1 tablet, right down to the kickstand setup.
Dell is not the only company throwing its hat into the hybrid tablet market. Earlier this month, Lenovo Group Ltd. unveiled its own Surface Pro 3-like 2-in-1 Windows tablet, the 12-inch Lenovo MIIX 700. Apple also joined the fray – albeit with a strict mobile-first offering – when it launched its 12.9-inch iPad Pro last week. Like the 2-in-1 offerings from Microsoft, Dell and Lenovo, Apple’s iPad is also compatible with a removable Smart Keyboard and stylus in the form of the Apple Pencil.
The Dell XPS 12 leak follows news last week that both Dell and competitor Hewlett-Packard Co. would participate in Microsoft’s Surface Enterprise Initiative to sell Surface Pro devices and accessories through their sales channels.
Microsoft is expected to unveil its next-generation Surface Pro 4 at an event in October.
Main image via Giga.de
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