It's not destined to be a standout, but rest easy knowing it is, at least, a respectably safe purchase.
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Conclusion: We're mixed
At almost 5 pounds, the XPS 14 strains the definition of an Ultrabook, and this is definitely not a laptop you'll want to carry around all day -- despite the fact that its good battery life means you just might be able to. That weight, and its premium price, make the XPS 14 a tough sell. It's not a bad laptop, and it'll handle most day-to-day applications. But when you can get ligher, well-configured 14-inch Ultrabooks like the Lenovo X1 Carbon for around the same price, it's hard to find a reason to choose the XPS 14 instead.
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If you absolutely need a premium, all-around PC laptop right now, then yes, drop (at least) $1100 on an XPS 14. But if you can afford to be patient, it may be worth waiting to see what comes later this fall.
Read the full review →The flagship of Dell's revamped laptop line, the XPS 14 is a worthy competitor to something like the MacBook Pro.
Read the full review →The Dell XPS 14 excels at multimedia, boasts great battery life, and performs decently--but it's heavy and a bit pricey.
Read the full review →The Dell XPS 14 is one of the longest lasting Ultrabooks yet and features Nvidia graphics, but the relatively heavy weight and high price give us pause.
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Overall a great laptop. Offers the best performance with i7 CPU, 8G RAM, and the Geforce Graphics for the price (=$1,500). However, considering how heavy it is, it doesn't come with an optical drive. Also, I am bothered by the terrible palm rejection. The touch pad that keeps reading my palm as...
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