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Review Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - NotebookCheck.net Reviews Page 1 of 7 Home News Reviews FAQ / Tips / Technics Purchase Consultation Library Search Jobs Contact Lenovo IdeaPad Y510p Review Acer Iconia W3 Review Apple MacBook Air 13 2013 Review Review Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook Working for Notebookcheck Felix Sold (translated by Peter Krastev), 08/12/2012 Ultrabook Are you a loyal reader of notebookcheck? Are you the one Golden mean. The new XPS 14 Ultrabook was presented to the press during the Dell Technology all your friends turn to when they want to buy a laptop or Camp 2012. After the official start at the end of June, the first units with Intel Ivy Bridge and Nvidia tablet-PC? Are you a techie who knows how to write? GeForce GT 630M are now being delivered. An ultrabook of the upper class that is available from 1149 Then join our Team! Euro (RRP, ~1410 USD). 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Lenovo's IdeaPad only of ones with 11.6 and 13.6-inch displays, now Dell, among others, also offers a 14-inch Specifications Y500 made quite a splash when it was ... - 2013/07/21 multimedia device. The XPS 14 passes the requirements from Intel and can thus be officially Dell XPS 14-L421X called Ultrabook. The slim height of 20.8 mm (0.82 inches) and a modern Intel Core i7-3517U Ivy Review ZTE Grand X Pro Smartphone :: Processor A phone with an X – will it succeed? The Chinese Bridge dual-core processor running at 1.9 GHz are two of the major components. At the same time Dell Intel Core i7-3517U 1.9 GHz manufacturer ZTE is expanding i... - 2013/07/21 has also fitted the smaller XPS 13 Ultrabook with new hardware, while the higher native resolution (Intel Core i7) of 1600x900 Pixels of the bigger 14-inch brother is a bonus point against the smaller model. :: Mainboard Review Update Lenovo IdeaPad S300- Intel HM77 (Panther Point) A further difference is the dedicated middle class graphics card Nvidia GeForce GT 630M, which kicks MA14CGE Notebook in when needed. Thanks to the automated graphics switching Optimus technology, according to Dell a :: Memory Down to earth. No gaming ambitions, no high- performance: Lenovo's IdeaPad S300-M... - 8192 MB, Micron Technology, battery runtime of 11 hours should be possible. Other components of our test unit are 8 GB DDR3 2013/07/20 DDR3-10600S, 1333 MHz system memory and a 512 GB solid state drive (SSD) made by Samsung. This whole package does » Review Asus X401U-BE20602Z Notebook not come cheap, costing 1799 Euro (~$2210). The entry-level model of the XPS 14 is however :: Graphics adapter » Review Apple MacBook Air 11 inch Mid 2013 1.7 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M - available direct from the company, with prices starting at 1179 Euro (~$1450). 256 GB Subnotebook 1024 MB, Core: 625 MHz, » Review Sony Xperia SP Smartphone GDDR5, 296.01, Intel GMA HD » Review Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini GT-I9195 Smartphone 4000 » Review Acer Iconia W3-810-27602G03nsw Tablet Case :: Display 14 inch 16:9, 1600x900 pixel, Benchmarks and Hardware Visually the new XPS 14 is based on the smaller model. The difference AUO103E, TN LED, Infinity comes from the bigger chassis 33.6 x 23.3 x 2.08cm, (13.2 x 9.17 x 0.82 HD+, glossy: yes • Comparison of Laptop Graphics Cards inches, WxDxH) and an overall weight of 2.06 kg (4.54 pounds). The • Mobile Graphics Cards - Benchmark List :: Harddisk • How much graphic memory makes sense? smaller XPS 13 weighs only 1.36 kg (3 pounds) and is thus 34% lighter. Samsung SSD 830 Series • Notebook Processors The case itself is made of a single piece of aluminum, making it very MZ7PC512HAGH, 512 GB • Mobile Processors - Benchmarklist stable. The palm rest is made of an aluminum-magnesium alloy. Workmanship and design are :: Soundcard • Notebook Purchase Consultation Thereby the soft-touch surface has a pleasant feel. The base of the convincing. Intel Panther Point PCH - High • Notebook Hardware Guide - Which Notebook Should device is coated with silicon, on which the device rests. Overall the XPS Definition Audio Controller You Buy? 14 leaves a high-quality impression. The design is simple with a contrast of black and silver and is • DPI (Fineness) of Displays :: Connections downright to the liking of the editor. 2 USB 3.0, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, The base unit does not give in when pressed. Even when twisted with both hands, the case stays rigid. Audio Connections: Audio The display lid is also made of aluminum and is further enhanced by a Corning Gorilla Glass. Overall combo jack, Card Reader: SD, the lid can only be slightly twisted, whereby no noises are made. The display is held by a large hinge, SDHC, SDXC, RJ-45 Sony Store Coupon Code 35% off Sony Outlet VAIO Laptops mounted in the center. The maximum opening angle is thus only 135 degrees. The hinge is good :: Networking though a slight bobbing can be found. The continuous vibrations when used in a car might cause the Realtek PCIe GBE Family opening angle to change, but this should cause no trouble when used on a train. Controller (10/100/1000MBit), Asus X502CA-TS31 SlimBook Intel Core i3-3217U Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 ULV 15.6in Laptop $379 to top (a b g n ), 4.0 Bluetooth :: Size Dell Inspiron 15 Touch Intel Core i3-3227U ULV Connectivity height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6in Touchscreen Laptop $449.99 20.7 x 335.8 x 233 Case wise, compared to the smaller model, the ultrabook can be described like this: more space, more :: Weight Dell Inspiron 17R SE Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz interfaces. Besides the two USB 3.0 ports (1x with Power Share) and a mini DisplayPort, the XPS 2.06 kg Power Supply: 0.34 kg 17.3in 1080p Laptop w/ 2GB Graphics $899.99 14 also offers a RJ-45 network port and an HDMI port. All these connection ports and the AC jack are placed at the back of the left side of the device. On the other side one can only find a 3.5mm stereo :: Battery 69 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 8-Cell, Dell Inspiron 15R SE Intel Core i7-3632QM Quad- jack (Combo port) for headphones or a supported headset, a Kensington Lock and a SD card reader. Type: 4RXFK, 4600 mAh, 14.8 V Core 15.6in 1080p Laptop (8GB/1TB) $899.99 The latter is hard to spot due to a color blending plastic cover. Overall we are not pleased with the transition to the case and the hassle of removing the cover, which can happen only with the help of :: Price 1799 Euro fingernails. Dell Coupons HP Coupons Lenovo Coupons :: Operating System Sony Coupons Netbook Deals Laptop Deals The location of the ports cannot be faulted as a mouse can be used on the right side of the device Microsoft Windows 7 Home without problems. The range exceeds that of most ultrabooks, although Dell has omitted for example a Premium 64 Bit External Reviews Thunderbolt port, a third USB port on the right side or a separate microphone input. :: Additional features • Total rating Webcam: 1.3 Megapixel, Speakers: 2x 2 Watt, Waves • Rating - price/value MaxxAudio 4, two digital array • Rating - performance microphones, Keyboard: Chiclet • Rating - features type, Keyboard Light: yes, • Rating - display Ultrabook, 65 W power supply, • Rating - mobility Documentation, Adobe Reader • Rating - workmanship X, Microsoft Office Starter, • Rating - ergonomy Webcam Central, Skype, • Rating - emissions Windows Live Essentials, McAfee SecurityCenter (Demo Left side: AC jack, RJ-45, HDMI, mini DisplayPort, 2x USB 3.0 • Sorting by manufacturer version), Intel WiDi, Warranty • Sorting by display including next working day on- • Sorting by weight http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-XPS-14-Ultrabook.79716.0.html 7/23/2013 Review Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - NotebookCheck.net Reviews Page 2 of 7 site hardware service and • Sorting by graphic card premium over the phone • Sorting by processor software support Discussion 08:39 July 23, 2013 Review Sony Vaio Duo 13 SVD1321M2E Convertible Ultrabook 08:00 July 23, 2013 Re: Samsung announces price and availability of the Right side: Audio, card reader, Kensington Lock ATIV Book 9 Lite in the US Communication 06:29 July 23, 2013 Re: Review Dell Latitude E6540 (i7-4800MQ/HD 8790M) In terms of communication options nothing more can be desired. Besides the Intel Centrino Notebook Advanced-N 6235 radio module, which supports the WLAN standards 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth The interfaces on the left side of the ultrabook. 06:04 July 23, 2013 4.0, the notebook offers a full- fledged RJ-45 network port. Behind it is a gigabit control by Realtek. Re: HP Envy 15-3040nr Laptop Review Most of the (smaller) available ultrabooks either completely omit this port, or support it only through an 04:13 July 23, 2013 Re: Review Toshiba Satellite C850-1LX Notebook adapter.