Dell Makes its Ultrabook Debut: $999 XPS 13 with Smart Connect
By Paula Parisi
January 11, 2012
January 11, 2012
- Dell will begin releasing ultrabooks at the end of February. The XPS 13 will start at $999 with an Intel i5 processor, 13.3-inch LED screen and 128GB solid-state drive.
- Ultrabooks are one of this year’s “it” items at CES. Positioned as the PC answer to the iBook in terms of performance, they are larger and pricier than netbooks.
- The fact that Dell — one of the largest suppliers in the U.S. — has chosen to enter the market is seen as significant.
- The XPS 13 weighs just under 3 pounds, has up to 8 hours of battery life and is being offered in an iBook-like aluminum case with an LED backlit keyboard and Gorilla Glass screen.
- It will also feature Intel’s “Smart Connect” technology, prompting the unit to periodically “wake up” from sleep mode to update email and calendar items if a Wi-Fi network is available.
- Future design plans include touchscreen capability and the ability to convert the clamshell into a tablet.
- Where to see it: Central Hall 7253
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