Dell XPS 12-9250

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Reviews for the Dell XPS 12-9250

40% Dell XPS 12 review - a 4K 2-in-1 hybrid
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
After the sheer delight of the XPS 13 and the XPS 15, the XPS 12 is a real misstep from Dell. There's no doubting the quality of its gorgeous screen, but its shortcomings and design nuances are major detractions that are hard to ignore. The non-adjustable display angle when using the Premier Keyboard is at best awkward and at worst unusable, and the hingeless design has no advantage over something more traditional.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2016
Rating: Total score: 40%

50% Dell XPS 12 (2015) review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Dell almost aced the XPS 12 (2015). Its hybrid design was always going to be something of a niche, but within that space its excellent composition and build quality, along with class-leading screen, keyboard and trackpad, make for a technically impressive specimen.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 50% price: 70% performance: 60% features: 80% display: 100% mobility: 20% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 100%

Dell XPS 12
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Ultimately, the XPS 12 is a solid device with good performance. For common, everyday tasks -- which is how most people would use this type of machine -- it's great. We rarely felt any lag with its 8GB of RAM configuration. High-def video, light-duty gaming, and chugging through Office documents was no problem, and it functioned well both in tablet mode and while docked as a laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/29/2016

70% Dell XPS 12 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
On paper, the Dell XPS 12 sounds like the ultimate 2-in-1 laptop. It has a thin tablet section designed with a beautiful display for watching TV and movies. When you're ready to get down with some serious work, the Premier Base offers one of the best typing experiences I've ever had.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

60% Dell XPS 12
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
I really like the XPS 12's sturdy carbon fiber body and glowing 12.5-inch screen, although I'd stay away from the 4K model for fear of getting even less battery life than the full-HD model. The dual USB Type-C ports make it simple to connect the XPS 12 to peripherals while also helping reduce the number of wires you need to lug around.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Выделяйся из толпы с Dell XPS 12 9250
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good mechanism of transformation; very good screen; good keyboard; stylish look. Negative: Quite expensive.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/08/2016

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Model: The Dell XPS 12-9250 is a 2-in-1 laptop. Its detachable display can be used as a Windows tablet. The basic package of Dell XP 12-9250 consists of a keyboard dock and a 12,5 inch display with 1080p resolution. While there's also a 4k version out there, it will cost more and its power consumption will also be higher due to the higher resolution. The keyboard dock is interesting, because it is more of a cradle than it is a dock and you can fold it like a laptop together with the display. There are magnets that will generally hold the screen in place. The keyboard does not have full size keys, but they appear bigger than they are since the keyboard is so thin.

Unfortunately, you cannot adapt the angle between keyboard dock and display. The connectivity includes two USB-C ports, a Thunderbolt-3 port, and other common laptop ports like the headphone jack and a normal USB port. Additionally, there is 5 MP front camera and a 8 MP rear camera. The Dell XPS 12-9250 is also equipped with an Intel Core M5 processor, which is a lot faster than most tablet processors you will find in lower-cost Windows tablets.

Intel HD Graphics 515: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on Core-m-CPUs of the Skylake generation (4,5 W TDP).

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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

6Y75: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for tablets and 2-in-1 notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 515 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.50":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.

55%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

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