Dell XPS 12-9Q33

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Reviews for the Dell XPS 12-9Q33

80% Dell XPS 12 2-in-1 Ultrabook Review
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
Overall we are very impressed with the Dell XPS 12 Convertible Ultrabook. In terms of the design and functionality, it is actually quite unique. Dell have clearly pulled out all the stops in terms of the design of the XPS 12. The screen mechanism is very innovative and the quality of the materials used in construction are some of the best we have seen from a Dell machine. Even though the XPS 12 is a compact notebook, Dell have still managed to shoe-horn in an Intel i7-4500U processor – a fairly potent low voltage design. We are impressed with its performance in this system, even without a dedicated graphics card. It should provide more than enough power for the majority of users.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/22/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% The Haswell Update
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
This is the new version of the XPS 12 two-in-one ultrabook/tablet, updated with an Intel Haswell processor. The XPS 12 is a quality hybrid. The new materials used in the body look fantastic and scream reliability. It has satisfactory performance and long battery life. But with its overheating and other minor issues, it's stuck at "just" four stars.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

85% Dell XPS 12
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
The Dell XPS 12 remains one of our favorite Windows 8 convertibles, even though the overall design hasn't changed. Sometimes it's best to not mess with a great thing. The 12.5" size is comfortable for ultra-portable travel yet it doesn't feel cramped like the MS Surface Pro 2 or 11.6" Ultrabooks and convertibles like the Dell XPS 11.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 85%

83% Review: Dell XPS 12 (2013)
Source: PC Authority Archive.org version
You can find small faults with the XPS, but it oozes quality. It provides a workable halfway house between compact Ultrabook and chunky tablet. We wonder how long the hinge mechanism will last under everyday use, but with soaring battery life and a gorgeous design, the Dell XPS 12 is better than ever.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 100% workmanship: 100%

80% Dell XPS 12 (2013) 12.5-inch Convertible Ultrabook Review
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Dell's 2013 edition may not seemed to have changed much on the outside but the new processor combined with an improved battery give this system some outstanding running times. Unfortunately, it still does not have any media card slots for use with flash memory and it stll is a bit heavy even though they did drop the weight slightly from the original model.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Dell XPS 12 (2013) Review
Source: Ubergizmo English Archive.org version
The XPS 12 isn’t all roses as its port offerings feel a bit lacking as well as its overall spongy keyboard, which we know is more of a personal preference. Its weight could also cause some concern if you plan on using the XPS 12 as a tablet more often than an ultrabook as tablets are known to be ultraportable mobile devices. The XPS 12 would be better suited to someone who wants an ultrabook who also wants the option of being able to use their notebook as a tablet every so often when they just want to do some couch surfing. If you’re looking for a Windows 8 tablet that can sometimes be used as an ultrabook, then you may want to take a look at the Microsoft Surface.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook review: Haswell refresh adds performance
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The XPS 12 has just two USB 3.0 ports, one of which is always on for charging devices such as a smartphone or a digital media player. A headset jack and a built-in dual-array mic sit next to the webcam for videoconferencing. The machine has no hardwired ethernet, but this is one of the few laptops we’ve seen to boast an integrated 802.11ac adapter (Intel’s dual-band Wireless-AC 7260, which also supports Bluetooth 4.0 and Intel’s wireless display technology).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Dell XPS 12 (2013) review
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
Shoving a fourth-gen Intel Core processor into the XPS 12 greatly improved battery life and integrated graphics performance. The result is a convertible that can handle many tasks, but also break records for battery life. More than 13 hours in the light-load test is outstanding; even some Android tablets don’t last that long.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Dell XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Dell's XPS 12 is a dual-purpose Ultrabook that performs very well as a tablet (albeit a heavy one). It build on last year's model by adding a fourth-generation Intel Core i7 CPU, and this has improved its battery life dramatically. However, it has a few issues that need sorting out before it can be considered one of the best convertible Ultrabooks on the market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Dell XPS 12 Haswell Ultrabook (late 2013) review: improved performance and battery life
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
If you’re looking for a lightweight tablet then look elsewhere. The Dell XPS 12 is primarily intended as a powerful working laptop, and its fourth-generation Haswell processor provides performance and battery life that could justify its high price. The tablet mode isn’t entirely successful, but it’s a nice little bonus that you can use to relax when you finish work at the end of the day.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/04/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 90%

80% Dell XPS 12
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
Compared to the competition, the Dell XPS 12 is much improved due to its 4th gen Intel Core processor. It's unique in the convertible ultrabook space, since it's the only one that flips its screen along its equator instead of a flipping or rotating hinge. The XPS 12 now lasts almost eight and a half hours on our battery test, which means you should be able to get a full workday out of the system before you need to find a plug. It's the kind of system you'd have to have some hands on time with if you're considering a purchase. Switching the screen over might come naturally to you, or it may ruin your day with a bout of frustration.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/29/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

83% Dell XPS 12 (2013) review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Although you can pick small faults with the XPS 12, it’s a hybrid that oozes quality. Like the best of its ilk, it provides a workable halfway house between a compact Ultrabook and a chunky tablet. We still wonder how long the ingenious hinge mechanism will last under everyday abuse, but with soaring battery life and a truly gorgeous design, the Dell XPS 12 is better than ever.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 100% workmanship: 100%

80% Welcome battery boost for a unique hybrid
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Has anyone completely nailed the hybrid middle ground between laptop and tablet? I wouldn't say so, but Dell's flip-screen XPS 12 at least makes for a more solid laptop than most of the detachable-screen models we've seen. The carbon fiber body gives it an upscale feel, and the new Intel CPUs take care of our main issue with its predecessor, battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%

80% Dell XPS 12 (2013)
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
With its innovative flip hinge, full-HD touch screen, and svelte and sturdy design, the Dell XPS 12 was already one of the best Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrids. But thanks to a fourth-generation Intel Core processor and a higher-capacity battery, you now get 9.5 hours of endurance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

93% Convertible-Ultrabook jetzt mit Intel Haswell
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 100%

91% Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook (Core i7-4500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
Source: PC Go - Heft 11/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 10/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%

91% Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook (Core i7-4500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
Source: PC Magazin - Heft 10/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 09/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 91%

94% Dell XPS 12 Ultrabook (Core i7-4500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
Source: SFT - Heft 09/2013
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 08/01/2013
Rating: Total score: 94%

Dell XPS 12
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Negative: new edition with shortened battery runtime
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2013

Convertible Dell XPS 12 im Praxistest
Source: ITespresso DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: efficiency; convenient handling; good battery runtime
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/06/2013

Das Touch-Display fällt aus dem Rahmen
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: good workmanship; good performance; good battery runtime Negative: high price; competitors offer cheaper devices
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/04/2013

80% Equipé d'un processeur Intel Haswell, le Dell XPS 12 gagne 70% d'autonomie
Source: 01Net FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Dell XPS 12 – konverterbar Ultrabook med Intel Haswell
Source: SweClockers SV→EN Archive.org version
Positive: 8 hours battery life; rotable and high resolution screen; good backlit keyboard; good performance; good design. Negative: Cooling system; unwieldy in tablet mode; poor touchpad; poor connection.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/29/2013

Comment

Model:

Dell has been in the forefront of laptop/tablet hybrids since 2012. The Dell XPS 12-9Q33 is the latest model in this line. Flip the screen, close the lid, and it becomes a tablet. With all those moving parts, Dell has built it sturdily as well as beautifully with black carbon fiber and aluminum. A soft touch finish on the lid and the bottom gives it good look and great grip in tablet mode. Once the novelty of flipping the screen around has passed, the 1920 x 1080 screen will still please with its vivid colors and great details resolution. The backlit keyboard is equally well designed and great to use, with slight depressions in the keys improve the accuracy.

One of the biggest downsides of this great device is the lack of an SD card slot. It is also a little on the heavy side for a tablet, weighing in at 1,4 kg, while the weight is decent for a laptop. Graphics are driven by Intel's integrated HD 4400 GPU, which makes it only suitable for casual or mainstream games on lower settings. The downsides end here. The performance of the Dell XPS 12-9Q33 is strong, powered by Intel's fourth-generation 1.6-GHz Core i5-4200U. As most Dell products, there are optional more powerful specs that will increase the price. The Dell XPS 12-9Q33 also shines when it comes to battery life with above 9 hours during web browsing via WiFi. It is hard to find a better tablet/laptop hybrid out there right now. The Dell XPS 12-9Q33 is easily the best in this category.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

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.

4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

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