Testseek.co.uk have collected 232 expert reviews of the Dell XPS 12 9Q33 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Dell XPS 12 9Q33.
November 2012
(79%)
232 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(60%)
13 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Highcontrast screen (800
1 to 850
1)
Good processing power
Fast boot and shutdown times
Pleasant to handle and use
Screen definition (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Touchscreen and keyboard handy for Windows 8
Sturdy aluminium and carbon fibre construction
Great keyboard
Impressive screen
Very powerful
Screen can flip around to become a tablet
Bright and bold display
Excellent build
Quality Windows 8 software
Powerful enough for every day tasks
Powerful processor
Excellent screen
And ingenious convertible design.
Design and build
Materials
Battery life
Processing power
Great performance
Beautiful
Sturdy finish
Responsive touch screen
Can be either a tablet or a laptop
Attractive and well built
Flip hinge is quick and easy to use
Good keyboard
Bright 1080p
Thin-bezel display
Strong performance for the class
Record-breaking battery life
Resurrects the flipandfold display
Fast Core i73517U processor
Large 256GB solidstate drive
Impressive battery life
1080p IPS screen
Premium materials throughout
Innovative flip-screen system
Good
Backlit keyboard
Flexible
Powerful specs
Great speakers
Keyboard is well protected in tablet mode since it is not exposed
Relatively decent battery life that is comparable to other similar devices on the market
802.11ac WiFi adapter is included for access to the latest WiFi connectivity
The display screen o
Innovative design
Attractive
Impressive build quality
Surprisingly powerful
Solid State Drive as standard
The editors didn't like
Can be a bit noisy (45 to 50 dB(A)) when the fan gets going
Not great for games
Audio quality could be better
Integral battery
Lacking mobile broadband
Ethernet or docking port
Pure weight
Chunky power supply
Pretty pricey
A couple of minor software issues when using it in tablet mode
Windows 8 app store doesn't have a lot to offer yet
It's expensive
And kind of clunky when used in tablet mode
Major overheating
Poor sound quality
Very few ports
Fairly heavy
Very expensive
Poor screen contrast
Trackpad isn't very responsive
Bulky when used as a tablet
Weak speakers
Pricing could be more competitive
A better laptop than a tablet
Limited port selection
No SD card slot
No pressure-sensitive stylus
Relatively heavy
Unit is built on the hefty side which makes it difficult to hold in one hand when in tablet mode
There is an occasional delay when adjusting to screen orientation
Only two USB ports which limits connectivity unless you add the optional docking station
Abstract: If your dream has always been to own a laptop that can easily be converted into a top-notch, no-compromise slate device, then Dell's XPS 12 convertible Ultrabook will make it come true. It's one of the most impressive Windows 8-based machines we've seen s...
Published: 2012-10-26, Author: Brian , review by: itproportal.com
Resurrects the flipandfold display, Fast Core i73517U processor, Large 256GB solidstate drive, Impressive battery life
A better laptop than a tablet, Limited port selection
Where the Sony Vaio Duo 11 left us nervous about the future of the hybrid ultrabook, the Dell XPS 12 puts us back on solid ground. While the design is a better laptop than a tablet, the XPS 12 is a solid performer, thanks to ultrabook-grade specs, an im...
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Published: 2012-09-01, Author: Richard , review by: T3.com
No SD card slot, No pressure-sensitive stylus, Relatively heavy
The Dell XPS 12 won't match detachable laptop/tablets for their convenience or battery life due to its weight and thickness, but if you're after a premium Ultrabook with tablet functionality built-in and don't mind its lack of digitizer stylus, the XPS 12...
Smart convertible design, superb keyboard, sharp full HD display, fast and stable performance
Just a little heavier than the competition, no active digitizer/digital pen option
The Dell XPS 12 remains one of our favorite Windows 8 convertibles, even though the overall design hasn't changed. Sometimes it's best to not mess with a great thing. The 12.5" size is comfortable for ultra-portable travel yet it doesn't feel cramped ...
Abstract: We won't go too deep on design and ergonomics because that hasn't changed much from our original XPS 12 review. The easel hinge has gotten a firmer locking mechanism, but the carbon fiber, aluminum and magnesium machine hasn't changed outwardly. Inside, t...
We didn't get a chance to check out the Dell XPS 12 prior to its Haswell upgrade, but the current version of the hybrid ultrabook / tablet has a lot going for it. It'll be able to keep up with many of the tasks most people will throw at it, has a great ba...
Published: 2013-10-06, Author: Andrew , review by: arstechnica.com
Same great construction and 1080p touchscreen as last year, New $999 starting price, Good keyboard and OK touchpad, Sturdier screen flipping mechanism that doesn't get in the way of laptop functionality, Decent battery life, 802.11ac, Relatively light on
A chunky tablet at best, A little thicker and heavier than some dedicated laptops, like the XPS 13, No SD card slot, Fan spins up quickly and often
