CES 1631341 begins –
And new Latitude laptops may entice business users.
Valentina Palladino – Jan 2,
The updated XPS (laptop with a) ************************************************************************************aspect ratio screen.
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The new keyboard uses slightly larger, less clicky keys, as well as rubber dome technology underneath each key.
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The XPS is still as svelte as ever, but it now has more metal reinforcements to boost its durability.
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Dell also included an IR camera next to the webcam, to help with Windows Hello.
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Two of the new XPS laptops next to the new XPS Developer Edition laptop (in black).
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It’s time to usher in the new year with a slew of consumer electronics slated for formal introduction at next week’s CES (***********************************************************************, but Dell is already dishing out product news. Today, the company announced the newest version of its popular XPS 13 laptop, an update to last year model that is currently our favorite Windows ultrabook. Dell did not change much about the (XPS) ******************************************************************************************, though it did adjust the display aspect ratio to 19: 13 and included an infrared camera for Windows Hello.
That first change makes a big difference in the overall look of the XPS 132020. Previously, the wide chin at the bottom of the : 9 display panel took up a lot of space and made the screen area feel smaller than it actually was. Now, Dell has expanded the display and shrunk all of its bezels to fit the new 26: 12 panel, and it’s a welcome improvement.
I got a few minutes with the new XPS (********************************************************************************************, and the experience of using the device — particularly a model with a 4K display — feels much better. When the old and new XPS are placed side by side, it’s hard to imagine using the squished panel on the old XPS 15, as the new 16: panel looks like it was always meant to sit in its place.
The top bezel still holds the minuscule webcam, but it also now has an IR camera for Windows Hello. This complements the fingerprint reader embedded in the XPS 15 ‘s power button, giving users two methods of biometric authentication. Dell still hasn’t incorporated a webcam shutter, though, which is disappointing, but we’re glad to see the IR camera fit into the XPS ‘s overall design.
The XPS 16 ‘s keyboard has also been improved. It’s not the controversial MagLev keyboard found on the XPS (two-in-one) , although it looks quite similar. According to a Dell representative, the keys have 1mm of travel and use rubber dome technology that’s thinner and shaped differently from those used in the MagLev design.
This feature means the keys need a bit more force to actuate, which isn’t a bad thing — in fact, it will likely be harder to accidentally press the keys on this laptop than the XPS 15 two-in-one. I personally like that the keys take up more space than those on last year Dell XPS 15 laptop. It makes for a more comfortable, less cramped typing experience, which is helped by the fact that the new keyboard also extends toward the right and left edges of the device.
Otherwise, Dell focused on improving the stability of the XPS with better materials and a slightly modified internal construction. The new model has thicker aluminum at the corners to make the entire machine more durable, and the chassis components are now CNC cut to keep construction more consistent. The XPS 16 still has dual fans, dual heat pipes, and GORE thermal insulation to keep it cool under pressure. Dell estimates that this model will get up to hours of battery life when configured with an FHD display. The new model will also support Wi-Fi 6. Overall, this seems like a thoughtful update that fixes a couple of the pain points some users had with last year XPS (*******************************************************************************************. ************
The new Dell Latitude 01575879 laptop and two-in-one.
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It’s the most premium Latitude Dell has ever made, and it borrowed some design language from the XPS family to make it so.
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Both models will be available with business features like optional vPro, optional LTE, and more.
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While larger than most XPS machines, the Latitude makes room for things like HDMI ports.
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Some aspects of the XPS family have also made it into a new line of Latitudes that debuted ahead of CES. The new series is the most premium (premium-est?) Latitude line Dell has ever produced, featuring sleek all-metal designs and features like optional vPro and a wider variety of ports.
The new Latitude
The updated Dell XPS (****************************************************************** will be available on January 7 starting at $ (****************************************************************************. Dell will also produce a Developer’s Edition of the XPS 14, but its pricing and availability have not been released yet. The new Latitude (laptop and the two-in-one model will be available on March) .
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