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XPS 12

By Dell
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Aspire S7 (11.6-inch)

By Acer
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Verge score: 7.6

The Dell XPS 12 is a convertible Windows 8 tablet with edge-to-edge glass covering a 1080p 12.5-inch IPS display. It features an Intel i5 or i7 processor, a built in 128 or 256 SSD and USB 3.0.

Description

The Acer Aspire S7 series are touch-enabled Windows 8 ultraportable notebooks with a slim, unibody construction comprised of aluminum. It features an 11.6-inch, 1080p display, Intel Core i5 processors, USB 3.0, and a 128GB SSD.
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: October 2012
  • Price at launch: $1,199.00

Availability
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Oct. 26, 2012
  • Price at launch: $1,199.99
  • Alias: XPS Duo 12, XPS 12 Ultrabook

Also Known As...
  • Alias: S7-191-6640
  • Laptop type: Convertible tablet
  • Width: 12.48 inches
  • Depth: 8.46 inches
  • Thickness: 0.59 inches
  • Weight: 3.35 pounds
  • Color: Black

Hardware
  • Laptop type: Ultraportable
  • Width: 11.17 inches
  • Depth: 7.7 inches
  • Thickness: 0.48 inches
  • Weight: 2.29 pounds
  • Color: White
  • Operating system: Windows 8

Software
  • Operating system: Windows 8
  • Screen size (diagonal): 12.5 inches
  • Display surface: Glossy
  • Technology: IPS LCD
  • Backlight: WLED
  • Resolution (X): 1920 px
  • Resolution (Y): 1080 px
  • Touch technology: Capacitive
  • Multitouch: Yes

Display (base)
  • Screen size (diagonal): 11.6 inches
  • Display surface: Glossy
  • Technology: LCD
  • Backlight: LED
  • Resolution (X): 1920 px
  • Resolution (Y): 1080 px
  • Touch technology: Capacitive
  • Multitouch: Yes
  • Type: Chiclet
  • Backlit: Yes

Keyboard
  • Type: Chiclet
  • Backlit: Yes
  • Type(s): Trackpad

Mouse
  • Type(s): Trackpad
  • CPU brand: Intel
  • CPU family: Ivy Bridge
  • Model: Core i5-3317U
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.7 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 2.6 GHz

Processor (base)
  • CPU brand: Intel
  • CPU family: Ivy Bridge
  • Model: Core i5-3317U
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.7 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 2.6 GHz
  • Brand: Intel
  • Family: Ivy Bridge
  • Model: Core i7-3517U
  • Cores: 2
  • Clockspeed: 1.9 GHz
  • Turbo clockspeed: 3.0 GHz

Processor (max)
  • Graphics type: Integrated
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: Intel HD 4000
  • Dedicated VRAM size: 512 MB

GPU (base)
  • Graphics type: Integrated
  • Integrated GPU brand: Intel
  • Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000
  • Base RAM size: 4 GB
  • Max. config RAM size: 8 GB
  • RAM type: DDR3
  • Base RAM speed: 1333 MHz

Memory
  • Base RAM size: 4 GB
  • RAM type: DDR3
  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Base drive capacity: 128 GB
  • Max. config SSD: 256 GB

Storage
  • Options: Flash Memory (SSD)
  • Base drive type: Flash (SSD)
  • Base drive capacity: 128 GB
  • Card reader: Yes
  • Card reader support: SD, MMC
  • Speakers: 1
  • Audio brand: Waves MaxxAudio

Audio
  • Speakers: 2
  • Audio brand: Dolby Home Theater v4
  • Effective pixels: 1.3 megapixels

Webcam
  • Effective pixels: 1.3 megapixels
  • USB 3.0: 2
  • Mini DisplayPort: 1
  • 3.5mm mic / headphone combo: 1

Port options
  • USB 3.0: 2
  • Micro HDMI: 1
  • 3.5mm mic / headphone combo: 1
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
  • 802.11n frequencies: 2.4GHz
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: 3.0
  • Wireless video: WiDi

Connectivity
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: 4.0
  • Size: 47 Wh, 6 cell
  • Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
  • Removable: No
  • Quoted time: 6 hr

Battery
  • Size: 3790 mAh, 4 cell
  • Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
  • Quoted time: 5 hr
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