EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 1h ago
Pick the Wrong XPS 13 Color and You Lose the Touchscreen
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Dell has launched a new XPS 13 laptop starting at 699.99 dollars with a lightweight CNC aluminum chassis. Executives should note that touchscreen functionality is restricted exclusively to the Sky finish option at the base price point.
- 01Base model includes a 13.4-inch 2.5K display and 512 GB SSD storage
- 02Touchscreen capabilities are only available on the Sky finish configuration
- 03The 2.2-pound chassis is designed for high portability in professional environments
- 04Standard Storm configuration lacks touch features despite sharing the identical entry price
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Dell’s new XPS 13 starts at $699.99 in the U.S., or $599 for eligible students, and pairs that entry price with a 13.4-inch 2.5K display, a 2.2-pound CNC aluminum chassis, and a 512 GB SSD. Touch is part of the deal only if you pick the Sky finish, because the Storm configuration costs the same […]