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Dell’s new XPS 13 two-in-one promises a hybrid experience
Although the Consumer Electronics Show doesn’t officially kick off until Thursday, hardware makers are already starting to unveil the new products that they’ll be demonstrating at the event.
Dell became one of the first to join the fray today, pulling back the curtain on a new two-in-one configuration of its XPS 13 laptop. Introduced during CES 2015, the 13.3-inch machine has received warm praise from reviewers and ranks as one of the technology giant’s most popular ultraportable models to this very date. The new two-in-one edition adds a 360-degree hinge that makes it possible to flip the touchscreen backwards so that it’s almost parallel against the keyboard and use it as a tablet.
According to Dell, the display measures 13.3 inches across just like in the original XSP 13. The company has also carried over the machine’s trademark “InfinityEdge” design, which sports a 5.2-millimeter bezel that reportedly makes the two-in-one about as wide as a typical 11.6-inch laptop. Resolution will depend on the model: It’s set to hit stores in 1920x1080p and 3200x1800p configurations, with no word on a 4K option.
Under the hood, the XSP 13 two-in-one will be available with either a seventh-generation Intel Core i5-7Y54 or Core i7-7Y75 processor. This selection is somewhat of a downgrade from the Kaby Lake-based chips that were available for the original laptop. On the flip side, however, the new processors are more efficient and remove the need for Dell to include a fan in its new design.
Instead, Ars Technica reports, the two-in-one combats overheating using a temperature tracking mechanism that throttles power flow when the processor is running too hot. It’s supported by a battery that Dell claims can last up to 15 hours on a single charge, though at least one outside test suggests it’s closer to eight-and-a-half hours.
The machine weighs in at a total 2.7 pounds or 1.2 kilograms, with two USB Type C ports (one of which supports Thunderbolt), a microSD card slot, a Noble lock slot and a headphone jack. It’s set to become available later this month starting at $999, about $200 more than the base price of the original XPS 13.
Image courtesy of Dell
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