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Dell Boosts XPS Lineup With Windows RT Hybrid, Convertible Ultrabook

Dell on Thursday unveiled three new additions to its XPS lineup - a touch-enhanced all-in-one, a convertible ultrabook, and a Windows RT tablet/laptop hybrid.

August 30, 2012

BERLIN – Dell on Thursday unveiled three new additions to its XPS lineup – a touch-enhanced all-in-one, a convertible ultrabook, and a Windows RT tablet/laptop hybrid.

First up is the XPS 10, a 10-inch Windows RT device. Use the attached keyboard for everyday work via the built-in Microsoft Office suite, and then switch to entertainment mode by detaching the tablet from its keyboard. Dell's Sam Burd said the XPS 10 can get up to 20 hours of battery life, enabling you to take it with you on a long weekend without worrying about a recharge.

Meanwhile, Dell is trying its hand at the convertible tablet again with the XPS Duo 12. Dell is pushing the device as two devices in one package – powerful ultrabook plus full-featured tablet. The XPS Duo 12 boasts a hinge feature that flips the ultrabook screen around to become a tablet device. It features a full HD screen and a Gorilla glass display.

Dell is also boosting its existing all-in-one PC (pictured above and right) with a 10-finger capacitive touch system that takes advantage of Windows 8. The device features a 27-inch Wide Quad HD display, as well as Infinity Premium speakers and Waves MaxxAudio 4 audio technology for all your entertainment needs.

Combined with the touch features in Windows 8, the XPS One 27 will help consumers "break the tether that's existed … between users and their mouse and keyboards," said Burd.

The XPS One 27 also features a "lay-down desktop mode," which lets you lay the device almost flat for viewing around a table or office.

The devices are expected to ship with the launch of Windows 8, on Oct. 26. Pricing will be revealed closer to that date, executives said today at IFA.

For more from IFA, see the photo blog below.