Gallery: Review: Dell XPS 13

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    Dell's new XPS 13 laptop comes in touch and non-touch versions.
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    We reviewed the Core i5 machine with a touchscreen.
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    Carbon Fiber!
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    The bezel around the screen is impressively thin.
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    Beautiful attention to detail on the seams and the corners.
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    The ports.
  • Ventilation on the underside. The laptop isn't fanless but runs quietly.
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    Ventilation on the underside. The laptop isn't fanless, but runs quietly.
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    The trackpad is decent, and more than satisfactory for all but the fussiest users.
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    Dell has been pushing the boundaries lately with some stellar product design.
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    The 13-inch XPS is a handsome beast.
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