Typical price: £799
What is it: Thin, light laptop with a 13.3-inch, 16:9 display
What we think: Lets itself down in some unnecessary ways, but is otherwise very good
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 9 February 2009
Tags: Dell, Dell Studio XPS 13, upgrade, online storage, computing
We like:
Backlit keyboard; 3G Web access; good storage options
We don't like:
Chassis gets hot; styling isn't all it could have been
CNET UK judgement:
The Dell Studio XPS 13 is a very good laptop. It could have been excellent, but Dell seems too have actually tried too hard in some areas, such as the laptop's design, and we feel it's backfired. Nevertheless, very strong performance, relatively solid build quality and good wireless capabilities mean it's definitely worth a look
Full review:
In the beginning, Dell created the high-end XPS range, and saw that it was good. Years later, it created the Studio range -- a slightly trendier alternative to its long-running Inspiron series. Dell then went and baffled the backside off everyone by launching the Studio XPS line, an alternative to the Studio and XPS ranges. Confused? We certainly are. Continue Reading...
Latest user reviews
October 7, 2009
Posted by: krnielse
"Avoid at all costs"
September 16, 2009
Posted by: dennis_ej
"Entirely delightful"
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