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title: Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook
date: 2012-07-03 08:36:32
permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2012/07/03/dell-xps-14-ultrabook/
author: Lester Chan
excerpt: "Last week, Dell announced the XPS 14 Ultrabook, a new member of the XPS Ultrabook family. It's already available in Singapore, starting at S$1,399. The XPS 14 is built from machined aluminium in silver, with a silicone base."
categories:
  - "Desktop, Laptop & Server"
tags:
  - "14"
  - Dell
  - laptop
  - Ultrabook
  - XPS
---

Last week, Dell announced the Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook as a new member to the XPS Ultrabook family. The Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook is already available in the Singapore market with a starting price of **S$1,399**.

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7477652674_d809bae145_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7477652674_8950b55608_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook")

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Box](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/7477656040_5ec4d0b136_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7268/7477656040_07d04e1f2c_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Box")

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Front View](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7477653740_16ded529a5_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7477653740_1a007403ae_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Front View")

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Right View (Headset Jack, Card Reader, Mini Kensington Lock](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7477653274_cb7a855273_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7137/7477653274_23475a3f77_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Right View (Headset Jack, Card Reader, Mini Kensington Lock")

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Left View (Power, LAN Port, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB 3)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7477654228_256fca971b_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7111/7477654228_cd787da4cc_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Left View (Power, LAN Port, HDMI, DisplayPort, 2x USB 3)")

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Back View](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7477653528_5b4092b78a_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7259/7477653528_5ff01ca5a7_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Back View")

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Keyboard Backlit](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7477652122_b5b825280e_z.jpg)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7477652122_b561f6e4da_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Keyboard Backlit")

[![Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Takes 45s To Boot](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7477651466_b9275754aa_z.jpg)](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7477651466_bee8faf05e_o.jpg "Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook - Takes 45s To Boot")

**Dell XPS 14 Ultrabook Speficitaions**

- XPS 14 is constructed with machined aluminum in silver and silicone base with machined aluminum casing and magnesium palmrest with soft touch paint
- Brilliantly bright (400-nit) 14″ HD+ WLED display in a compact form factor with edge-to-edge hardened Corning Gorilla Glass
- 3rd Generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processor options: 
    - Intel Core i5-3317U processor (3M cache, up to 2.6GHz) (standard)
    - Intel Core i7-3517U processor (4M cache, up to 3.0GHz)
- Graphics options 
    - Intel HD Graphics 4000 (standard)
    - Optional NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M 1GB GDDR5 graphics with NVIDIA Optimus technology
- RAM options (1 x SoDIMM) 
    - 4GB dual channel memory DDR3 1333MHz (standard)
    - 8GB dual channel memory DDR3 1333MHz
- Hard drive options 
    - 500GB 5400rpm hard drive + 32GB mSATA SSDii with Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Response Technology (standard)
    - 512GB SSD driveii with Intel Rapid Start Technologyiii and Intel Smart Connect Technology (optional)
- Standard, full size, backlit chiclet keyboard; spill-resistant
- Glass integrated button touchpad with multi-gesture support
- 8-Cell Li-Polymer, 69WHr battery. Battery is built-in to the laptop and is not replaceable by the customer
- Battery life: up to 11 hours, 21 minutes (configured with 8-cell battery, Intel Core i7-3517U processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M graphics, and 512GB SSD solid state drive)
- 65W AC adaptor on Intel graphics; 90W AC adaptor on NVIDIA graphics
- Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 802.11 a/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 wireless connectivity
- Intel Wireless Display ready
- High definition audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4
- Built-in 1.3MP webcam with dual array digital microphones
- Ports 
    - 2x USB 3.0 (1 with PowerShare)
    - 1x mini DisplayPort
    - 1x HDMI
    - 1x RJ-45
    - 1x 3-in-1 card reader
    - 1x headset jack
    - 1x Mini Kensington lock
- Dimensions: 20.7mm (height) x 335.8mm (width) x 233mm (depth)
- Weight: 2.1kg onwards
- Enterprise Friendly Features: 
    - Dell ProSupport and Accidental Damage Service
    - Windows Trusted Platform Module option for BitLocker Data Encryption
- Premier service with complete cover for consumers: 
    - One-year Limited Hardware Warranty including In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis and Premium Phone Support
    - Accidental Damage Servicexi (one year)