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The XPS 13 is Dell's first ultrabook. It has similar specs to its competitors and a 13.3-inch display covered by Gorilla Glass. Its body is made of magnesium alloy and aluminum, and it's clean of stickers and symbols.

Description

  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Feb. 27, 2012
  • Price at launch: $999.00

Availability

  • Laptop type: Ultraportable
  • Width: 12.4 inches
  • Depth: 8.1 inches
  • Thickness: 0.71 inches
  • Weight: 2.99 pounds
  • Color: Black, Silver

Hardware

  • Operating system: Windows 7

Software

  • Screen size (diagonal): 13.3 inches
  • Backlight: WLED
  • Resolution (X): 1366 px
  • Resolution (Y): 768 px

Display (base)

  • Type: Chiclet
  • Backlit: Yes

Keyboard

  • Type(s): Trackpad

Mouse

  • CPU brand: Intel
  • CPU family: Sandy Bridge
  • Model: Core i3-2367M
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.4 GHz

Processor (base)

  • Brand: Intel
  • Family: Sandy Bridge
  • Model: Core i7-2637M
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.7 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 2.8 GHz

Processor (max)

  • Graphics type: Integrated
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD 3000

GPU (base)

  • Base RAM size: 4 GB
  • RAM type: DDR3

Memory

  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Base drive capacity: 128 GB
  • Max. config SSD: 256 GB

Storage

  • Audio brand: Waves MaxxAudio® 4

Audio

  • Effective pixels: 1.3 megapixels

Webcam

  • USB: 1
  • USB 3.0: 1
  • Mini DisplayPort: 1
  • 3.5mm headphone: 1

Port options

  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11a
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: 3.0

Connectivity

  • Trusted platform module: Yes

Security

  • Size: 47 Wh
  • Removable: No
  • Quoted time: 8 hr

Battery

  • PCMarkVantage: 10242
  • 3DMarkVantage (IGP): 1697
  • 3DMark06 (IGP): 4193
  • The Verge Battery Test: 4 hours and 55 minutes

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