Friday 9 January 2015

CES 2015: Dell Introduces Its Latest Line of XPS Business Laptops



The renowned International technology and electronics trade show is one of the most awaited events in the technology arena. On the very onset of every year, CES trade show hosts new product announcements and their previews. CES 2015 is no exception and this year also, a wide array of new and improved gadgets has been introduced to please the end consumers.
CES 2015  
Like last year, even this year business laptops are likely to dominate the consumer market. In line with that, at CES2015, Dell showcased its two new high-end XPS version business laptops- Dell XPS 13 and the XPS 15.

Both the laptops feature Windows 8.1 by default. However, as it was with other Dell XPS line of laptops, these two devices will also have a special developer’s edition, which will have Ubuntu. Sources close to Dell have revealed that the Linux-powered model will run in Ubuntu 14.04 and is likely to appear in February 2015. 

Technical Specifications

 Both Ubuntu 14.04 and Windows 8.1 models will feature Intel's fifth-generation "Broadwell U" Core chips. With these chips, the latest Dell business laptops are likely to showcase advanced better graphics performance and better battery lives. 

Both the versions will have the full Broadwell U family that will range from the 2.1GHz Core i3 to 3.2GHz Core i7.

Dell claims that apart from having new chips, and a better and bigger battery, the XPS 13 will be capable of delivering 15 hours of run-time on a single charge.

Customers will also have wide storage options that will range from 128GB, 256GB to 512GB SSD. However, one of the lower sides in terms of specification is that the devices will be available with just 4GB and 8 GB RAM choices. However, a hardcore user would have preferred to get a 16GB RAM version that would make the laptop a top-of-the-line workstation on the road.

Screen and Design

Dell Business laptops


Users will love the lovely screens of these two Dell Business laptops. The XPS 13 comes with the optional UltraSharp Quad HD+ Infinity display that features 5.2mm bezels and 5.7 million pixels. Based on its high-end screen resolution, Dell claims that users will get to enjoy movies and presentations with highly detailed "eye-popping colors" and remarkable sharpness. However, as a user you need to understand here that if you maintain that level of eye-popping color in your screen, you can't have the 15 hours of battery life. But with that factor aside, the screen is a real pleasure in every regard.


The beautified screen very well gets complemented by an aluminum upper half. The base of the device is made of carbon fiber that provides strength and sturdiness. Overall, the XPS 13 weighs 2.6 pounds. So, it is not a very light weight device, but not that heavy that you can't handle.

Coming to the XPS 15, it boasts an UltraSharp 4K Ultra HD touch display. That HD display has more than 8 million pixels. Dell claims that by introducing 4K Ultra HD screen option, it has launched the highest resolution screen in the domain of present 15-inch laptop. 

There is no reason, but to accept Dell's claim as XPS 15 indeed has one of the best screens in the market. Moreover, the powerful processor of the device completely compliments the screen because it makes the motion very smooth and flawless.

 



Pricing and Availability 

 Dell XPS 13
There will be a wide array in the pricing of the new Dell laptops. The XPS 13 will be available at a starting price of $799.99. So, it's a good piece of news because that makes XPS13 cheaper than other Windows laptops of the XPS line. The device hits the market on January 6 this year. The XPS 15 will appear later in the first quarter. With its high-end screen, the device will be available for $2,349.

So, it can be said that at CES 2015, Dell latest XPS laptops rocked as business laptop with the balance of performance and price.

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