The Dell XPS 10 is an attempt at a hybrid Windows 8 RT computer that is both a tablet and a portable laptop. Although it runs smoothly, thanks to the dual core processor, it doesn’t quite match up to competitors, even other hybrids.
Gloria Sin from Digital Trends comments that the XPS 10 is “Heavy for a mobile device”. Indeed, at 635 g (1.40 lb), its heavier than more functional and lighter Ultrabook alternatives. Another downside is that it only runs Windows 8 RT. This means that it will not work with full-featured desktop software like Photoshop.
On the plus side, the XPS 10 has a nice 10 inch display and “one of the longest battery life test results we've seen” according to PCMag’s Joel Santo Domingo.
With such limited functionality, this model is more tablet than laptop. And, if a Windows RT tablet is all you need, there are plenty of cheaper, tablet only alternatives out there.
The Good: Impressive battery life and a comfortable keyboard dock.
The Bad: Heavier and less functional than some alternatives.
What the Critics Are Saying...
- Mark Bangs, appPickerNotes on a Roll is a very humorous spin on an otherwise dull genre of iPhone and iPad apps, and I would definitely recommend checking it out.
- Andy Clough, What Hi-FiIt’s a shame, then, that the sound quality through headphones can’t match that. It’s got enough clarity and bass weight to handle movie soundtracks reasonably well, but it’s too easily coaxed into brightness. That’s not to say we’re not keen on the Dell. Movie performance is very good, the app count...
- Jon L Jacobi, Tech AdvisorThe XPS 10 is a decent implementation of a Windows 8 RT hybrid tablet, though that isn't necessarily saying much. The run time with the dock is simply spectacular, however, and the versatility of the two-part design could make up for other shortcomings. Other than that, it's down to whether the form...
- Jon L. Jacobi, PCWorldThe XPS 10 is a decent implementation of a Windows 8 RT hybrid tablet, though that isn't necessarily saying much. The run time with the dock is simply spectacular, however, and the versatility of the two-part design could make up for other shortcomings. Other than that, it's down to whether the form...
- Gloria Sin, Digital TrendsIt's a shame that a perfectly decent device is bogged down by the still-glitchy Windows RT.
Prices (Where to Buy)
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- Dell XPS 10 Manual (PDF)
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