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While the XPS 15z still had dedicated mouse buttons below the trackpad, that’s not the case here. One of my most common complaints is the use of smaller shift keys in order to accommodate an additional key, but that tends to result in more typos. Unlike the keyboards on some competitors, the Dell XPS 13 also has full-size shift keys on the left and the right. While I would have personally preferred full-size keys for the four directional keys, I understand the aesthetic appeal of that the smaller keys provide. The chiclet-style keys are well spaced and they provide just enough of a squishy-yet-clacky experience when it comes to key travel. The keyboard on the XPS 13 is wonderfully comfortable as far as notebook keyboards are concerned.

The hard drive platter has been replaced by a 256GB solid state drive as well.īy comparison, the $999 model only gets a Core i5-2467N processor and 128GB solid state drive, though it retains the same graphics and the same RAM.

With that premium, you get a second-generation Intel Core i7-2637M (1.70GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 up to 2.80GHz) processor, 4GB of dual channel DDR3-1333 RAM, Intel HD Graphics 3000, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Current pricing starts at $999, but the model we are testing has been upgraded to a current price of $1499. On the left, you get a USB 2.0 port, a headphone/microphone combo jack, and the port for the power adapter.Īs with most other Dell products, the XPS 13 also comes in a range of SKUs with customizable specs. There is a single USB 3.0 port on the right, along with a DisplayPort. This version has a 13.3-inch 720p Truelife WLED display, though there is also the larger XPS 14 if you want a bigger screen.īecause it is an ultrabook, ports are minimal. You’ll also notice that the 47 WHr 6-cell battery is integrated into the notebook itself, adding to the svelte appearance. Like other Ultrabooks, the XPS 13 does away with the typical optical drive in an effort to keep the weight low and the profile slim. The underside is an almost rubbery carbon fiber, once again adding to the “premium” feel.

Well, the Dell XPS 13 is much the same, except it is targeting more of the MacBook Air crowd.Īs mentioned above, you get a silver anodized aluminum body in a remarkably thin frame. You might remember my review of the Dell XPS 15z a short while back and how I said Dell clearly borrowed some inspiration from the Apple MacBook Pro.