XPS 12 Convertible Tablet

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the usability and keyboard are generally positive. The design and build quality are also appreciated, whereas opinions are divided on the portability. Some have doubts about the connectivity and battery.

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value for money, battery, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the XPS 12 Convertible Tablet is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Dell XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook review

 

The swivel-screen XPS 12 offers clever design, solid build quality and a high-quality (if reflective) screen. Battery life is not great, though, and this system is severely lacking in connectivity — even by ultrabook standards.

Cleverly designed and solidly built convertible tablet ; Tactile keyboard ; High-quality 12.5in. screen

No Ethernet port ; No SD card slot ; Moderate battery life ; Heavy when used in tablet mode

If you can get by with no Ethernet port or SD card slot and just two USB ports, and you really need tablet and notebook usability in one machine, this is a great way to get it. Note, though, that Dell is currently quoting a shipping date of early April...

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Dell XPS 12 Review: A Jack of All Trades Flipscreen Ultrabook

 

Dell's XPS line is for their premium consumer offerings, with some overlap between the consumer and professional users gravitating towards these systems. The XPS 12 Duo carries that “catering to a wider audience” mentality a step further with a flip...

While the XPS 12 isn’t flawless, it’s a very interesting laptop nonetheless. To my knowledge, no one else is really trying this flipscreen approach; that’s either good news or bad news, depending on why most companies take an alternative route. If...

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Dell XPS 12 review

 

A laptop that turns into a tablet with a clever swivelling screen

Clever swivelling screen; Excellent keyboard; Light for a laptop

But heavy for a tablet; Squinty screen

We had high hopes for the Dell XPS 12, but this expensive computer isn't a usable tablet or an especially practical ultrabook.

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Dell XPS 12 review

 

The Dell Duo 12 is a 12-inch laptop with a screen that flips over to become a tablet. With a great display, excellent build quality and decent performance, it's an ideal compromise between laptop and tablet, although it's expensive -- you could buy...

Screen can flip around to become a tablet ; Bright and bold display ; Excellent build ; Quality Windows 8 software ; Powerful enough for every day tasks

Pretty pricey ; A couple of minor software issues when using it in tablet mode ; Windows 8 app store doesn't have a lot to offer yet

The Dell XPS 12 might be pretty pricey but its great screen, compact and sturdy design, decent performance and of course the ability to transform into a tablet helps to justify it.

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THIS is really awesome....going to first

 

Amazing lappy in this price.......... totally mind blowing configuration by DELL,,, just don"t think a moment and go for it. M just orderded for it. Everyone has to brought this product...called Ultrabook... Contains everything needed for an average...

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