Dell's New XPS Is A Detachable 2-in-1 With Optional 5G
Dell's new XPS 13 Windows computer drops the laptop form factor for a tablet with a detachable keyboard folio. Dell's XPS series is its line of high-end computers. Known for being slim and boasting top-of-the-line specs, Dell is now adding a new form factor to the series, positioning it as a rival to Microsoft's Surface Pro 8.
The Windows 2-in-1 market is filled with several options—first, the Huawei MateBook E has an OLED display and is available in China and Europe. There is also the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i which will have a starting price of $750 and ship with a keyboard case when it becomes available in July.
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The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a 13-inch tablet designed for those on the go but also great for those who want a computer that can double as a tablet. It is also its first XPS device with support for 5G. Dell says the device has a metal chassis made from low-carbon machined aluminum, while the back is aluminum for the Wi-Fi model and Gorilla Glass 7 for the 5G model with an eSIM. The decision to use glass for the 5G model improves connectivity and reduces signal interference. Dell will sell the XPS 13 2-in-1 in Sky (Wi-Fi model) and Slate (5G model) hues.
The XPS 13 2-in-1 has a 13-inch 3K display with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Dell ships it with Intel's 12th Gen processor with the option of a Core i5-1230U or a Core i7 -1250U. It will be available with 8GB or 16GB RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. The tablet has a 5MP 1080p front-facing camera with support for Windows Hello login, while the rear camera is an 11MP sensor capable of recording in 4K. Unfortunately, there is no LED flash which isn't unusual for a Windows 2-in-1. Like several other
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