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Dell (DELL) Announces Launch of New Highly Anticipated XPS 13 in North America

February 28, 2012 11:47 AM EST
Dell (Nasdaq: DELL) announced its highly anticipated XPS 13 laptop is now available for customers in the U.S. and Canada.

The company notes it has seen ‘strong demand’ for the system ever since it was first announced at the Consumer Electronics Show. CNET referred to it as the first “Very Important Laptop” of 2012. PC World proclaimed, “It may be the best laptop Dell’s made in years” and Details magazine raved about its “sturdy!” design.

“We’re seeing strong consumer and business demand for the new XPS 13 – a system that is unlike anything else on the market today,” said Michael Tatelman, Dell Vice President and General Manager of Americas Consumer. “The XPS 13 demands attention, crossing the realm between work and play, packing powerful technology into a small, portable package and delivering enterprise-friendly protection and security. It’s the ultimate mobile device.”

The XPS 13 is one of the first systems with Intel Smart Connect Technology[i], which keeps content consistently updated. A solid state drive and Intel® Rapid Start Technology allow the XPS 13 to boot in seconds providing almost instant access, saving time and battery life.

Detailed Information:
  • Ultrathin laptop (0.24-0.71-inch/6-18mm) and light starting at 2.99lbs[ii]
  • 13.3-inch HD WLED, 300-nit (1366x768) 720p; edge-to-edge hardened Gorilla® Glass
  • Precision crafted machined aluminum with a carbon fiber base
  • 128 GB SSD or 256 GB SSD drive options[viii] with Intel Rapid Start Technology
  • Intel Core i5 2467M and i7 2637M processor choices
  • Intel HD 3000 video graphics
  • 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhz memory[ix]
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
  • Glass integrated button touchpad with multi-gesture support
  • 47WHr 6-cell battery offering up to eight hours, 53 minutes of battery life[v]; 45W AC adaptor
  • Dell ProSupport[vi] for business customers, Dell Configuration Services and Windows Trusted Platform Module options for commercial models
  • Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity
  • USB 3.0 (1) + USB 2.0 with PowerShare (1), mini DisplayPort, and headset jack (1)
  • Built-in 1.3MP webcam (H.264 enabled via Skype) with dual array digital microphones
  • High definition audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4
  • Microsoft Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium
  • 100GB of cloud storage through Dell DataSafe
  • 12-month Skype Premium[x] subscription
The XPS 13 is available now in the United States through www.Dell.com, at Dell@ Store locations and in most Best Buy stores nationwide at a starting price of $999 with an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD hard drive[viii] and 4GB memory[ix]. The XPS 13 will also be available in select geographies around the world in March 2012.

The first 10,000 customers to purchase select XPS 13 devices in the U.S. will receive a free T-Mobile 4G Mobile HotSpot and 90 days of free mobile broadband service at up to 4G speeds on America’s Largest 4G Network® with no annual contract at time of purchase[vii]. The T-Mobile 4G HotSpot lets customers stay connected on the go by linking up to five Wi-Fi devices to high speed Internet using America’s Largest 4G Network.


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