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.
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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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