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Dell XPS 12

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User ratings:
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Pros

  • also very responsive as an input device and implements commands instantaneously
  • color-space coverage ranges from good to very good
  • fast and smooth workflow

Cons

  • Killer Battery Life
  • are no batteries in the keyboards as they are powered by the tablet through the accessory port
  • The side bezels are quite small

Key specs

  • 4 GB
  • LED
  • 12.5 in
  • 1280, 1024 px
  • 1.3 Mpx
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Dell XPS 12 - Pros & Cons

Dell XPS 12

Pros

  • also very responsive as an input device and implements commands instantaneously
  • color-space coverage ranges from good to very good
  • fast and smooth workflow
  • screen's surface is agreeably smooth and allows accurate inputs
  • The key stroke provides the user with a good feedback
  • cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
  • A decent contrast ratio also ensures a rich reproduction on the 4K panel
  • viewing-angle stability issue looks quite good in Dell's convertible
  • The build nevertheless makes a solid impression
  • provides plenty of storage and contributes to smooth workflow
  • -piece trackpad is responsive to both single and multi-touch functions

Cons

  • Killer Battery Life
  • are no batteries in the keyboards as they are powered by the tablet through the accessory port
  • The side bezels are quite small
  • keyboard tablet mount is not integrated with the keyboard
  • Intel Tiger Lake And Xe Graphics
  • frequency is too low
  • users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
  • the screen cannot be used in different modes in conjunction with the keyboard
  • the battery runtime is not unnecessarily shortened
  • notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
  • unsightly backlight bleeding on a completely black screen

Dell XPS 12 - Technical Overview

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IconCPU Frequency
2.7 GHz
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Wacom Cintiq Companion
CPU Frequency: 3 GHz
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12.5 in
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Planar Helium PCT2785
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Dell XPS 12 - Full Specifications

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Display
Display technologyLED
Screen size12.5 in
Resolution1280 x 1024 px
Touchscreenyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Storage
Maximum memory card size8.0 GB
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Connectivity
USByes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.1
Headphone connection3.5mm
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Power
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery life30.0 h
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Dimensions
Height7.6 in
Width11.46 in
Depth0.31 in
Weight44.8 oz
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Technical details
Operating systemWindows 8
RAM memory4 GB
CPU Frequency2.7 GHz
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Camera
Rear resolution1.3 Mpx
Video resolution1080p
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Network
Wi-Fiyes

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Dell XPS 12 Dell - Editorial Reviews (14)

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Dell XPS 12 Review of Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 convertible
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Published: 13.02.2013
Review of Dell XPS 12 Windows 8 convertible

It would be a bit difficult to hold and use this tablet like you would an iPad or Android device, but you can definitely use it to work on a surface device or to collaborate on work over a coffee table. - Issue Date: Feb 01, 2013

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 (2016) Review: Core m-Powered 2-in-1 Laptop Convertible
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Published: 29.02.2016
Dell XPS 12 (2016) Review: Core m-Powered 2-in-1 Laptop Convertible
4.0

Dell's latest 2-in-1 convertible straddles the line between mobility and productivity.

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 review: A Surface Pro 4 alternative for the enterprise buyer Review | ZDNet
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ZDNet
Published: 24.02.2016
Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 review: A Surface Pro 4 alternative for the enterprise buyer Review | ZDNet

After owning both the first Surface Pro and the Surface Pro 3, I never thought I would consider any other device for my home office. Dell has shown me that there are other viable alternatives.

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 9250 4K Convertible Review
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Notebookcheck
Published: 08.04.2016
Dell XPS 12 9250 4K Convertible Review
4.3

In-depth review of the Dell XPS 12 9250 4K (Intel Core m7 6Y75, Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.5 inches, 1.3 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 (2016) review: A classic laptop, ruined
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Alphr
Published: 18.04.2016
Dell XPS 12 (2016) review: A classic laptop, ruined
3.0

The original XPS 12 stood apart in a crowd of carbon-copy Ultrabooks. Back in 2012, it fused cutting-edge hardware with a novel design: the screen

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 - Full Review and Benchmarks
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LaptopMag
Published: 22.01.2016
Dell XPS 12 - Full Review and Benchmarks
3.0

Dell's XPS 12 offers multiple keyboard options and a great display, but this 2-in-1 lacks the battery life to compete.

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 29.08.2013
Dell XPS 12 Review
4.0

If you can get over the Dell XPS 12's screen acrobatics, this convertible ultrabook is a good way to get both tablet and laptop functionality in one unit.

Dell XPS 12 A unique take on the convertible laptop/tablet
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CNET
Published: 23.10.2012
A unique take on the convertible laptop/tablet

The XPS 12 shows a different take on the rotating-screen convertible laptop/tablet.

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 Ultrabook Review
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KitGuru
Published: 22.04.2014
Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 Ultrabook Review

Today we are going to look at one of the latest, and perhaps most interesting notebooks in Dell’s ra

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 (2013) review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 30.09.2013
Dell XPS 12 (2013) review | Digital Trends

The new XPS 12 has arrived, and it’s much the same as the old – except with a fourth-gen Intel Core processor. Does the new processor give one of 2012’s best convertibles a second life, or have competitors caught up with Dell?

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 (2016) review: A classic laptop, ruined
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Alphr
Published: 18.04.2016
Dell XPS 12 (2016) review: A classic laptop, ruined
3.0

The original XPS 12 stood apart in a crowd of carbon-copy Ultrabooks. Back in 2012, it fused cutting-edge hardware with a novel design: the screen

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 review
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TechRadar
Published: 08.02.2016
Dell XPS 12 review
3.5

Dell puts a clever (and flawed) spin on the 2-in-1 laptop

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 review: A few hits, many misses
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The Economic Times
Published: 04.05.2016
Dell XPS 12 review: A few hits, many misses

Text: Hitesh Bhagat, ET Beureau The new version of ell XPS 12 plays it very safe. There’s nothing spectacular in the design — rather, you’ll have to look closely to appreciate the finer details that Dell has included. Dell XPS 12 review: A few hits, many misses

Dell XPS 12 Dell XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook Review
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HotHardware
Published: 14.01.2013
Dell XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook Review
4.5

Dell's XPS 12 can convert from an ultrabook to a tablet with a flip of the display. Check it out in our hands-on review!

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