Dell Unveils Upgraded XPS 13 Ultrabook at CES

Powered by third-gen Intel Core processor, but omits touch.

Dell has unveiled an upgrade to the 2012 XPS 13 ultrabook, with the new model integrating newer third-gen Intel Core processors, as well as a brighter, full-HD 1080p 13-inch display.

While all Dell Inspirons laptops sport touch support, the technology has been omitted with the 2013 model of the XPS 13 ultrabook. Either way, it sports a 350-nit, 1,920x1,080-pixel-resolution display option (the 2012 model has a 1,366 x 768 resolution) and can be powered via Core i5 or i7 processor configurations.

Other configuration options will be up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of solid-state drive. Dell decided to not incorporate an SD card slot or Ethernet jack and instead opted for two USB 3.0 ports and a Mini DisplayPort.

Dell confirmed that the upgraded XPS 13 model will be available later this month. Its starting price will be $1,299; comparatively, the 2012, standard-resolution version retails for $999.

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A Bad Day , January 10, 2013 10:41 AM

I recall when I was shopping for an ultrabook, I noticed one that cost over $2000. However, a standard laptop with the same system spec (except for one pound heavier and a shorter battery life) cost only around $1000...

Sure, I would like mobility for college, but not for a $1000 mark-up.
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edgewood112358 , January 10, 2013 9:18 AM

It would be so nice if high resolution laptops like this weren't so expensive.... tablets like the Nexus 10 already have a higher than 1080p resolution on a smaller screen and go for 1/3 of the price.
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tipoo , January 10, 2013 6:59 PM

edgewood112358It would be so nice if high resolution laptops like this weren't so expensive.... tablets like the Nexus 10 already have a higher than 1080p resolution on a smaller screen and go for 1/3 of the price.

Screens, like processors, are more expensive the larger they are. Even if a smaller display has a much higher PPI it's cheaper to make then a large one.