The Dell XPS series is very popular among creative professionals who prefer to work on the Windows platform. With the launch of the XPS 14, the company improved the entire laptop not just in specifications but also the design. The new look is very polished with notable smooth round corner. The 14 Inch LCD screen boasts a resolution of 1600 -900 pixels with very accurate color mapping. Perhaps the biggest upgrade in the 2012 version of Dell XPS 14 is its new Intel Ivy Bridge processor making things run a lot faster and saves battery life like never before. Below are the full Configuration and pricing of the new XPS 14 (2012 Edition)

HARDWARE

Laptop type: Mainstream
Width: 13.2 inches
Depth: 9.2 inches
Thickness: 0.91 inches
Weight: 4.6 pounds
Color: Silver

SOFTWARE

Operating system: Windows 7

DISPLAY

Screen size (diagonal): 14 inches
Technology: LCD
Backlight: WLED
Resolution (X): 1600 px
Resolution (Y): 900 px

KEYBOARD

Type: Chiclet
Backlit: Yes
Number pad: No

MOUSE

Type(s): Trackpad

PROCESSOR

CPU brand: Intel
CPU family: Ivy Bridge
Model: Core i5-3317U
Cores: 2
Clockspeed: 1.7 GHz
Turbo clockspeed: 2.6 GHz

PROCESSOR (MAX)

Brand: Intel
Family: Ivy Bridge
Model: Core i7-3517U
Cores: 2
Clockspeed: 1.9 GHz
Turbo clockspeed: 3 GHz

GPU

Integrated GPU brand: Intel
Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 4000
Discrete GPU brand: Nvidia
Discrete GPU model: GeForce GT 630M
Dedicated VRAM: size 1 GB

MEMORY

Base RAM size: 4 GB
Max. config RAM: size 8 GB
RAM type: DDR3
Base RAM speed: 1333 MHz

STORAGE

Options: HDD (5400RPM), Flash Memory (SSD)
Base drive type: HDD (5400RPM)
Base drive capacity: 500 GB
Max. config SSD: 512 GB
Card reader: Yes
Card reader support: Other, SD

AUDIO

Speakers: 2

WEBCAM

Effective pixels: 1.3 megapixels

PORT OPTIONS

USB 3.0:  2 ports
Ethernet: 1 port
Mini DisplayPort: 1 port
HDMI: 1 port
3.5mm headphone: 1 port

CONNECTIVITY

Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi options: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth version: 4.0
Wireless video: WiDi
3G: Optional
4G: Optional
WiMAX: Optional
WWAN data standards supported: UMTS, WiMAX, EDGE, HSPA+, HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS

BATTERY

Size: 8 cell, 69 Wh
Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (Li-Po)
Removable: No

Price

Starting from 1099 USD

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