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    XPS 13 Ultrabook Arrives

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by shelleyevans, Feb 28, 2012.

  1. Scott_RC-TEK

    Scott_RC-TEK Notebook Deity

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    Done.... I will post the pics in the other thread.

    Scott-
     
    Scott_RC-TEK, Mar 3, 2012
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  2. Kaso

    Kaso Notebook Virtuoso

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    Good news.

    Dell should JIT update the XPS 15 and XPS 17 as well. At least, in this case, Michael Dell did not tell his customers that they "hold it wrong." :rolleyes:
     
    Kaso, Mar 3, 2012
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  3. apatz

    apatz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mine arrived last week and this makes me having three (3) active Dell computers.... XPS 13, XPS 17 and Latitude e6410. The XPS 13 is, by far, my absolute favorite. I've had absolutely no problems with the computer and haven't regretted the purchase at all. This is a fantastic little laptop.
     
    apatz, Mar 10, 2012
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  4. apatz

    apatz Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you haven't updated the BIOS to A02 do so at the earliest opportunity. It totally fixed my fan problem. Mine was delivered last week and still included A01 BIOS. AO2 posted on Dell site on 3/5/12.
     
    apatz, Mar 10, 2012
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  5. SoundsGood

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    What makes it your favorite? What do you like about it?
     
    SoundsGood, Mar 10, 2012
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  6. apatz

    apatz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry for 3 posts in a row but there aren't that many cases out there that really "fit" the XPS13 but I found the absolute perfect one at my local Apple store that is made for the Macbook Air. It is leather and has a snap closure and fits the XPS13 like it was made for it. It is made by Knomo and costs $79.95 at the store. It also fits in my soft satchel bag perfectly. It is also set up for tracking with a unique serial number where if it is found it will be returned to you (fat chance in todays world) but if you found the 1 honest person it could pay off.
     
    apatz, Mar 10, 2012
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  7. apatz

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    There are several reasons. First I splurged and got the i7 with the 256GB SSD. It is fast. It starts up faaaassssttttt. It has a quality keyboard and so far everything just works. It picks up wireless networks quickly, the screen is very readable and the ambient light sensor works well to automatically change the screens display. Battery life isn't the 8.5 hours claimed by Dell but I am able to use the system all day at work without running out of battery. The A02 BIOS update totally fixed the fan. It is a very high quality construction and just looks good. The keyboard has a nice solid feel to it. It runs all of my work software very well. The "only" complaint I will have and that may be something I'm doing is that I have the Logitech H800 bluetooth headphone -- it connects well and works but I'm not happy with the quality of the sound I get. It's like there's an interference somewhere. On the other hand I also use it with my iPad and my other Dells and the sound is great.
     
    apatz, Mar 10, 2012
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  8. depo_uk

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    depo_uk, May 3, 2012
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  9. heavyharmonies

    heavyharmonies Notebook Evangelist

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    A low-feedback seller with PRIVATE feedback selling well below market prices? No thanks. Has all the earmarks of a scammer.

    (I thought you couldn't sell if your feedback was private; maybe that's just U.S. eBay.)
     
    heavyharmonies, May 3, 2012
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  10. depo_uk

    depo_uk Notebook Geek

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    205 100% positive feedbacks - hello ?! Pay by Paypal and you are protected. they even have full postal address and company details. Stop being silly.
     
    depo_uk, May 3, 2012
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  11. heavyharmonies

    heavyharmonies Notebook Evangelist

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    Uh huh. Based on your defensive reaction: So tell me... where did you buy the unit you are selling?
     
    heavyharmonies, May 3, 2012
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  12. depo_uk

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    I have 697 fedback on eBay, been using it for years and always got refund from Paypal in case of issues with seller. If you been scammed, its your own problem not following eBay rules. I`m not selling anything. I simply posted because its a good deal on i7 model.
     
    depo_uk, May 3, 2012
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