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    XPS 13 Ultrabook L322x wifi reception

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by windansea, Mar 6, 2013.

  1. windansea

    windansea Notebook Enthusiast

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    After reading about wifi problems with the XPS 15 and 14 models, am wondering if this is a problem with the L322x XPS 13

    The trackpad issues don{t bother me as I always use mouse but wifi performance and reception is important
     
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    Dio Notebook Evangelist

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    1080P XPS 13 owner here no WIFI issue to speak of.
     
    Dio, Mar 6, 2013
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    windansea Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, are you always close to your router or sometimes in another part of house?

    I have read a few wifi complaints on XPS 13 but nothing like the 14 and 15 versions.

    PS Backlit keyboard is standard on all XPS 13 L322x models correct?
     
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    Dio Notebook Evangelist

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    I move around a bit I would say at the very farthest away, I am 40 feet from the router. We have an Apple Extreme base station and it’s very stable I can’t remember the last time or if I ever had to reboot the router. As for the back lit keyboard yes, I believe its standard on all 13" XPS L322X.
     
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    windansea Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your comments Dio

    I just ordered one from the outlet, they have 30% off coupon right now, got the 720p model with 128GB ssd and 8 GB or ram for $636. Didn't see any 1080p models but not necessary for me. Saw a few with 256 ssd but they were about $200 more.

    This will be used mainly for travel, I can buy a high res monitor for photo work at home and have usb drives for more storage.
     
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    Good choice enjoy it, it's an excellent little system.
     
    Dio, Mar 6, 2013
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