Thinnest ultrabook ever? The Dell XPS 11 is one skinny 2-in-1 (pictures)
Dell claims the fall 2013 version of the XPS 11 is the thinnest laptop/tablet hybrid.
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The Dell XPS 11 -- purportedly the thinnest and lightest 2-in-1 ultrabook hybrid -- features a 360-degree convertible design that allows it to easily transform from laptop to tablet.
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Backlit keyboard
The XPS 11's keyboard features backlight functionality, which isn't very common for 2-in-1 tablet/laptop hybrids.
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Sensitive keyboard
The sensitivity of the Dell XPS 11's keyboard can be adjusted to allow for a tablet-oriented experience without pesky interference from randomly pressed keys.
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A slim 11mm to 15mm profile
Even if it's not the thinnest ultrabook, the Dell XPS 11 is pretty darn slim with a profile that manages to squeeze in a full HDMI port.
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USB port and SD card slot
Even though the XPS 11 is small, it passes on the micro-size features for full-size USB and HDMI ports, as well as an SD card expansion slot.
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Carbon-fiber build
According to Dell, they used more carbon fiber than ever for the fall 2013 version of the Dell XPS 11.
