Dell XPS 13 Gold

Specifications

Dell XPS 13 GoldNotebook: Dell XPS 13 Gold
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1200 euro
Average Score: 77.5% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Reviews for the Dell XPS 13 Gold

75% Dell XPS 13 FHD
Source: Mobile Tech Review English
The Dell XPS 13 FHD is a solid pick for business and home Ultrabook buyers who don't want a touch screen. It uses top quality materials, is put together with excellent fit and finish and it's a good looking machine. The updated third generation Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs deliver solid performance and the keyboard is still one of our favorites (Lenovo and Dell fight for top position).
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/13/2013
Rating: Total score: 75%

Foreign Reviews

80% DELL XPS 13 GOLD – 2013
Source: 01Net French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Comment

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


13.3": This is a common display format for subnotebooks. Netbooks, UMPC and some subnotebooks have tinier displays. Nevertheless, the majority of standard laptops has a higher format. The advantage of a small display is, that the subnotebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes, especially with high resolutions.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


1.4 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist only few sub-notebooks, which weight less. 10 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.


Dell: Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products. Based in Texas, Dell employs more than 82,700 people worldwide (2009). In 2006, Dell purchased the computer hardware manufacturer Alienware. In most countries, the laptops are directly sold to consumers by Dell and each notebook custom-assembled according to a selection of options. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %

Dell reviews


77.5%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

Laptops with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

» Acer Aspire S7-391-6413
Core i5 3337U, 1.3 kg
» Samsung 540U3C-A02UK
Core i3 3217U, 1.7 kg
» Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition
Core i7 3537U, 1.3 kg
» Toshiba Kirabook
Core i7 3537U, 1.2 kg
» Asus VivoBook S300CA-C1016H
Core i3 3217U, 1.8 kg
» Samsung 540U3C-A01CA
Core i5 3317U, 1.6 kg
» Asus Taichi 31-CX003H
Core i5 3317U, 1.55 kg
» Sony Vaio SV-T13126CNS
Core i5 3317U, 1.6 kg
» Sony Vaio SV-T1313C5E
Core i5 3317U, 1.6 kg
» Samsung 740U3E-A01UB
Core i5 3337U, 1.6 kg
» Samsung 540U3C-A01US
Core i5 3317U, 1.7 kg
» Asus UX31A-R4003H
Core i7 3517U, 1.3 kg
» LG Z360
Core i7 3517U, 1.2 kg
» Asus UX31A-BHI5T
Core i5 3317U, 1.3 kg
» HP Spectre XT 13-2100ea
Core i5 3317U, 1.4 kg
» Samsung 540U3C-A02UB
Core i3 3217U, 1.7 kg
» Samsung 540U3C-A01UK
Core i5 3317U, 1.7 kg
» Dell XPS 13-L321X-MLK
Core i5 3337U, 1.4 kg
» Lenovo IdeaPad S300-MA14DGE
Core i5 3317U, 1.6 kg
» Sony Vaio SV-T1312Z9ES
Core i7 3517U, 1.7 kg
» HP Spectre XT 13-2114TU
Core i7 3517U, 1.4 kg
» Samsung 540U3C-A01HK
Core i7 3517U, 1.7 kg
» Asus UX31A-C4027H
Core i7 3517U, 1.465 kg
» HP Envy Spectre XT 14-2000er
Core i5 3317U, 1.4 kg
» Sony Vaio SVT1312A4E/S
Core i5 3317U, 1.7 kg
» Asus Taichi 31
Core i5 3317U, 1.6 kg
» Sony Vaio SV-T13122CXS
Core i3 3217U, 1.6 kg
» Samsung 540U3C-A01DE
Core i5 3317U, 1.644 kg
» Toshiba Portege Z930-102
Core i7 3667U, 1.1 kg
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Author: Stefan Hinum, 2013-03- 1 (Update: 2013-03- 1)