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
(61%)
11 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
Outstanding build quality, No-compromises convertible design, Great keyboard, Beautiful 1080p display, Long battery life, Fast solid-state drive
Weight makes tablet use awkward, Finicky touchpad, Lackluster processor for the price
Dell's attempt to create a non-compromising convertible laptop works as well as we could have hoped. The XPS 12 absolutely nails the fundamentals of display, endurance, and interface. We would be eager to recommend this device even if it were only an Ul...
Functions as a laptop as well as tablet, Retina-like pixel density
No integrated Ethernet jack, Pricey
Dell's cleverly designed XPS 12 Convertible Touch Ultrabook functions as both a laptop and a tablet. It's heavy for the size, but a good performer with a great display....
You have to be a very specific kind of computer user to really love this one. The XPSs main virtue is that its a great laptop that you can use like a real laptop—along with an awesome, touchable display.AdvertisementSponsoredBut its ergonomics as a tabl...
Published: 2012-11-02, Author: David , review by: techworld.com
The Dell XPS 12 is a novel Ultrabook that can feasibly be used as both a laptop and a tablet, or though it isn't up for debate that it makes a better laptop then it does tablet. It's specs and price are reasonable, but not really impressive on face of...
Abstract: Not since the first Ultrabooks have we seen a device with as much wow factor as the Dell XPS 12 Convertible Touch Ultrabook. The sleek unit's bright and crisp 12.5-inch, 1,080p display is nearly indistinguishable from its 13.3-inch counterp...
Poor port selection, Big and heavy for a tablet, Slightly wonky gyroscope and ambient light sensor
Dell's first Windows 8 convertible is a doozy, combining ultrabook power and tablet functionality in a portable package with few compromises. It's big for a tablet, but the 1080p display is drool-worthy. Read More...
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Published: 2012-10-23, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The Dell XPS 12 is a thin, powerful, very cleverly designed touch-screen convertible that flips into multiple screen positions
For all the hype about touch and tablets with Windows 8, the XPS 12 still works better as a laptop than as a slate. Its battery life is on the low side
Dell has revamped its rotating Duo laptop concept into the much-improved XPS 12, but like most convertibles, it makes a better laptop than tablet.
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Can't use touchscreen while wearing the required oven mitts. Dreadful touchpad. Heavy, hot, loud, and powerhungry as a tablet — a deadly combination. No memory card slot
Published: 2012-10-23, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Comfortable keyboard, trackpad, and touch screen. Improved battery life. Carbon fiber construction. Works like a clamshell laptop or as a touch screen tablet.
Function keys require two presses. Heavy and bulky as a tablet. Limited port selection. No HDMI without an adapter
If you can get over the Dell XPS 12's screen acrobatics, this convertible ultrabook is a good way to get both tablet and laptop functionality in one unit....
