Dell has brought back its XPS laptop line, a brand that was axed last year in a move widely criticized as a marketing blunder. The company's decision to revive the XPS lineup comes as a welcome relief for fans of the brand, which had seen its market share plummet after Dell rebranded all of its PC lines under a single banner.
The new XPS 14 and 16 laptops feature a more practical design than their predecessors, with a return to traditional keys on the function row instead of capacitive buttons that were prone to failure in sunlight. The company has also ditched its "invisible" trackpad, which was criticized for being difficult to use, but has added a light border around the edges to provide feedback.
The new machines are powered by Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 chips and offer tandem OLED display options. The XPS 14 weighs in at just over three pounds, half a pound lighter than its predecessor, while the XPS 16 tips the scales at 3.6 pounds, a full pound lighter.
Dell is committing to the brand by adding the XPS logo to all of the new machines, a move that suggests a renewed commitment to the line. The company has also teased plans for a new XPS 13 later this year, which promises to be the thinnest and lightest notebook in Dell's lineup.
The new XPS laptops are set to go on sale starting January 6, with prices beginning at $2,050 for the 14-inch model and $2,200 for the 16-inch. However, Dell has hinted that cheaper entry-level configurations will be available later this year, suggesting that the brand is serious about making its XPS lineup more accessible to a wider audience.
Overall, it seems that Dell has learned from its mistakes last year and has made significant improvements to the XPS lineup. The new laptops offer a more practical design, improved performance, and a renewed commitment to the brand – all of which should please fans of the line.
The new XPS 14 and 16 laptops feature a more practical design than their predecessors, with a return to traditional keys on the function row instead of capacitive buttons that were prone to failure in sunlight. The company has also ditched its "invisible" trackpad, which was criticized for being difficult to use, but has added a light border around the edges to provide feedback.
The new machines are powered by Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 chips and offer tandem OLED display options. The XPS 14 weighs in at just over three pounds, half a pound lighter than its predecessor, while the XPS 16 tips the scales at 3.6 pounds, a full pound lighter.
Dell is committing to the brand by adding the XPS logo to all of the new machines, a move that suggests a renewed commitment to the line. The company has also teased plans for a new XPS 13 later this year, which promises to be the thinnest and lightest notebook in Dell's lineup.
The new XPS laptops are set to go on sale starting January 6, with prices beginning at $2,050 for the 14-inch model and $2,200 for the 16-inch. However, Dell has hinted that cheaper entry-level configurations will be available later this year, suggesting that the brand is serious about making its XPS lineup more accessible to a wider audience.
Overall, it seems that Dell has learned from its mistakes last year and has made significant improvements to the XPS lineup. The new laptops offer a more practical design, improved performance, and a renewed commitment to the brand – all of which should please fans of the line.
finally! I've been waiting for this news for ages. I was so bummed out when Dell axed XPS last year 
it was like they killed off one of my favorite laptop brands 
but now it's back and better than ever 
those new designs are so sleek and practical, ditching capacitive buttons was a genius move 
can't wait to get my hands on the new XPS 13 later this year 
it's gonna be so thin and light I might just take it with me everywhere 
Dell really listened to fan feedback and made some solid changes 
fingers crossed those entry-level configs will be more affordable soon 
and made some awesome changes to the new lineup! the practical design with traditional keys on the function row is a game changer for me, been having issues with those capacitive buttons in the past 
. and the fact that they're making these laptops more affordable later this year is a huge win for those of us who wanna get our hands on one 
can't wait to see what the new xps 13 has in store!
finally, some good news about Dell's XPS line. I was really worried that they were done for after axing it last year 
. The new designs with traditional keys and no "invisible" trackpad are a big plus 
. And yeah, Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra Series 3 chips sound like a solid performer 
. It's about time Dell brought back the XPS logo too - that was a nice touch 
. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these bad boys and see how they stack up against the competition 
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. Dell's got a tough road ahead of them, but I think they're off to a great start 
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! Last year's move was super confusing and I think they lost some loyal customers in the process 
. But it seems like they've taken all the feedback to heart and made some major upgrades 
. The OLED display options sound awesome too 
. It'll be interesting to see if they can make those entry-level configurations without breaking the bank 
. $2,050 for the 14-inch model? That's steep even for a high-end laptop. I hope they really do offer cheaper entry-level configs later this year, that would be a huge relief for potential buyers. The new design looks pretty sweet tho, traditional keys and a light border on the trackpad sound like improvements 
Yaaas, finally! I was so down when Dell axed the XPS line last year 
, but it seems like they've gone back to their roots 
Give me traditional keys any day! And I'm loving the return of the trackpad border for feedback 
A 3-pound XPS 14 is a dream come true 
. Bring on that new XPS 13! 
. and omg, lighter laptops?! 3.6 lbs for the 16-inch?! that's like, totally doable! 
. and i hear there's a new xps 13 comin soon... thinnest & lightest in dell's lineup? yes pleeease 
and those specs though... intel's panther lake core ultra series 3 chips?