Dell XPS 11

 

Dell XPS 11 is a 2-in-1 laptop that gives you the functionality and convenience of owning a laptop and a tablet at the same time. It has a convertible design that quickly enables the user to take on whatever mode they want to make use of depending on the needs they have at any one particular time.

 

The ultra slim design of the Dell XPS 11 makes it a lightweight laptop hence one that you can easily go for especially if you are keen on portability facets of your choice of laptop. This multi-touch tablet offers a HD folded back screen display which is especially cool when playing games or watching movies.

 

On top of it all, not only can this laptop guarantee a solid performance but it has a strong battery life as well to make sure that users can use it for a considerably long period of time without having to stay close to a power plug.

 

Design

Dell XPS 11 is a convertible model with both the laptop and tablet mode. It has a black chassis with a unique carbon fiber checkerboard finish. Since it has drifted away from using brushed metal in designing the body like traditional Dell models, there are no finger print smudges experienced. The lid has rounded edges.

 

Generally, Dell XPS 11 has a folded back screen design with a maximum screen display of 11.6 inches. The screen can turn through a 360 degree rotation increasing the flexibility of this machine and making it possible for one to almost instantly shift to the particular mode they deem fit.

 

This laptop has a full sized keyboard with well spaced backlit keys and touchpad. Your palms will most certainly like the feel of the soft-touch deck of this tablet. There is however only one problem, the laptop has a flat keyboard. The flat keyboard has been the reason why the Dell XPS 11 is one of the thinnest laptops in Dell’s entire XPS series but on the downside, it makes typing a lot difficult and uncomfortable.

 

This laptop is not at the top of the list of the lightest tablets but weighing about 2.5 pounds with a size of 0.4 × 11.8 × 7.9 inches (HWD), it doesn’t pose any portability challenges either. Some of the ports that can be found on this model include USB 2.0, USB 3.0, HDMI and there is a slot for a smartcard reader.

 

Features

1. Operating System: Windows 8.1

2. Processor: 1.9 GHz Intel Core i5-4210Y

3. RAM: 4GB (not upgradable)

4. Hard Drive: 256 GB

5. Screen Display Size: 11.6”

6. Touchpad Size: 4.1 × 2.4 inches

7. HD Webcam

8. Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 4200

9. Bluetooth 4.0 + WiDi

10. Native Resolution: 2560 × 1440

11. USB Ports: 2

12. Other Ports: HDMI, USB 3.0, SmartCard Reader, DC-in, Security Lock slot

13. Card Slots: 3-1 card reader

14. Weight: 2.5 Ibs

15. Height: 0.4-0.6 inches

16. Width: 11.8 inches

17. Depth: 7.9 inches

18. Battery Life: 8:44 hours

 

Pros

Dell XPS 11 has an impressive battery life. The soft-touch deck is comfy on the palms of a user. The laptop has a flexible convertible 2-in-1 design. Users can expect to enjoy a decent performance.

 

Cons

The flat keyboard is outright inconvenient to use. Dell XPS 11 is heavier than some of the models in its class. It has a weird power button location along the front edge of the machine.

 

Conclusion

Dell XPS 11 has a very stunning design, provides great performance but the flat keyboard can be a huge turn off.