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Monday, October 06, 2014

Dell XPS 18 review: A near-perfect hybrid of Windows tablet and all-in-one desktop

Dell XPS 18 review: A near-perfect hybrid of Windows tablet and all-in-one desktop

I've taken to calling oversized tablet/all-in-one PC hybrids such as Dell's XPS 18 "tabletop tablets," and the XPS is the crème de la crème of that category. It's just the right size and weight to move easily around the house, it's equipped with a gorgeous 18.4-inch touchscreen display, and it comes with a charging stand for those times you want it to remain stationary.

But as much as I like the XPS 18, it's not perfect. The configuration I prefer—with a nimble Intel Core i74510U processor, 8MB of DDR3L/1600 memory, and a speedy 256GB SSD—costs a pretty penny: $1500, to be exact. Dell offers three less-expensive models (same display, but with slower processors, less memory, mechanical hard drives—and in one case—no charging stand), but I'm sure they don't deliver the same kick.

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