Dell expands XPS range with new laptops and its biggest ever all-in-one desktop

DELL XPS laptops

Dell expands XPS range with new laptops and its biggest ever all-in-one desktop

The latest additions to Dell’s XPS range expand on previous laptop releases and also introduce the XPS One 27, a 27-inch all-in-one desktop computer.The compact XPS 13 Ultrabook is getting two siblings in the form of the new XPS 14 and XPS 15 models, which feature a similar design in two new screen sizes.Both the XPS 14 and XPS 15 come with Corning Gorilla Glass displays and third-generation Intel processors, plus Intel Rapid Start, Smart Response and Smart Connect technologies. 
 


The XPS 14 and XPS 15 laptops

The 14-inch XPS 14 comes in two variants: the XPS 14 laptop with integrated mobile broadband and a black leather back to cut down on signal interference with the built-in antennas, and the XPS 14 Ultrabook, available in a silver or red brushed aluminium finish.

The Ultrabook measures 20.7mm wide and features an edge-to-edge display, backlit keyboard, 500GB hard drive, 32GB mSATA card, and optional performance graphics. It also claims up to 11 hours of battery life.

DELL XPS laptops

The XPS 15 also features an edge-to-edge display, this time measuring 15 inches, and NVIDIA graphics come as standard. Users can avail of 1TB of storage with this model’s hard drive, plus a 32GB or 128GB mSATA card option.

Built with aluminium casing, a silicone base keeps the laptop cool and the display is apparently 75pc brighter than standard panels. Also featured is a backlit keyboard and optional Blu-ray disc drive.

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The XPS One 27 desktop computer

Dell’s largest all-in-one desktop to date, the XPS One 27, features a 27-inch WLED display of 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and full HD capabilities. NVIDIA graphics are also included, as is Waves Maxx Audio 4 and Infinity-branded speakers.

The slim desktop computer keeps space-saving in mind, featuring a one-cord design with wireless keyboard and mouse.

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SSD drive, Blu-ray disc drive and internal TV tuner are optional and the computer comes with four USB 3.0 ports. Everything is powered by third-generation Intel Quad Core processors, plus Intel Turbo Boost technology.

The XPS One 27 starts at €1,249, while the XPS 14 and XPS 15 start at €666 and €504 respectively.

ASUS Taichi Dual-Screen UltraBook/Tablet Details Unveiled

Dual-Screen UltraBook/Tablet

  
 
Famous Taiwanese mainboard manufacturer seems to be on a roll at this year’s Computex. The company has just shown us what Taichi really is and now it is unveiling its technical details.




Like we previously said, the device can be classified as an UltraBook if we consider its weight and body thickness.

On the other hand, the Taichi is built to behave like a tablet when its lid is closed.

Although the device features touch input, the ASUS Taichi comes complete with a QWERTY keyboard and a track pad, as it seems that the inside screen is a normal screen with no touch matrix.

To emphasize on the fact that ASUS’ UltraBooks really mean performance and quality, the Taichi not only comes with Wireless N connectivity, but it also has dual-band capability.

The press release mentions “SSD and HDD storage” and we would really like to see the hybrid system shown on the other ASUS ZenBooks, but we must admit that a single 2.5” SSD bay is also sufficient.

The rear facing camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels and the ASUS Golden Ear team worked hard to deliver crystal-clear sound with deep rich bass through its integrated speakers.

The basic memory configuration will have 4 GB of DDR3 RAM and ASUS says that the keyboard of the device is detachable.

While we’re welcoming such a feature, we think we surely need some sort of protection of the normal inside/non-touch screen when using the device without the keyboard.

Here’s ASUS' press release mention of the feature:

“This lightweight ultraportable is available with an 11.6", 13" or 14" Full HD IPS display with multi-touch capabilities. This can be detached from the full-size QWERTY keyboard* to create a highly portable tablet to give the best of both mobile worlds.”

We’re delighted to see that bigger / normal screen sizes will also be available, but we still wonder how the detachable keyboard will work.