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Perfect portability is assured with this Dell XPS two-in-one laptop. All the data is stored on a 256GB solid-state drive for everyday security, and the 13.3-inch screen produces high-quality images and text for easy use. An Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM keep this Dell XPS two-in-one laptop running smoothly.
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I had my doubts about the Core i7-Y processor installed on this device but I decided to give it shot since Best Buy has a pretty good return policy! But... I won't be needing that since I've decided to keep it.
I find this Dell xps to be a great 2 in 1 package. It's very light, has a gorgeous, near bezel-less screen, and performed well beyond my expectations. I could say the same for the 2 in 1s out there like the HP Spectre x360 and Yoga 910 but there are a couple other things here that make the Dell XPS my top choice:
Pros:
- Fanless design, I think 2 in 1 laptops should move in this direction( when I'm using it in tablet mode I don't want hot air blowing into my hands)
- Active style support, it comes with an active digitizer that supports Wacom AES pens (2048 pressure sensitivity). This one is a big deal to me. Sure, it's great that you could watch videos easier in tent mode or read pdfs easier in tablet mode but what really makes a 2 in 1 significantly more worth it is being able to write notes, draw diagrams, and paint art on it. (Pen is not included in the box by the way! :c)
- Sufficiently good performance. The processor was ultimately what my decision hinged on and fortunately it passed! I did not notice any slow downs on my normal casual use like browsing the web, watching videos and writing up essays. I also did not notice any slow downs while developing my webapps which is more intensive. Looking at benchmarks online the overall performance lies somewhere between the 6th gen i5-u and 6th gen i7-u processor which is pretty darn good for a fanless laptop!
- Windows Hello fingerprint sensor. Very similar to the ones you find on smart phones these days, very quick and easy to use(tap instead of slide)
- Thunderbolt 3 port using 4x PCIE and not 2x like most other laptops right now. Required for optimal use of external graphics cards. The cpu will definitely bottleneck it but there is definitely room for gpu improvement till that limitation.
- Pretty light, important when using it in tablet mode especially
- IMO, best display out of all the 2 in 1 crew in this price range
- Carbon fiber chassis provides a nice and warm place for your palm to rest on while you use the touchpad.
- Great keyboard and precision touchpad
- Standard USB-c charging, soon more devices will use usb-c for charging so you could potentially share adapters among devices. You can use any of the usb c ports on the device for charging(left or right side, whichever works best for you!)
- Plays League Of Legends at 1080p medium at 60fps. I love this game and my device better be able to play it reasonably well. (Not really a pro but I felt that I should provide a gaming becnhmark for a relatively popular game).
- Fanless design, I think 2 in 1 laptops should move in this direction( when I'm using it in tablet mode I don't want hot air blowing into my hands)
- Active style support, it comes with an active digitizer that supports Wacom AES pens (2048 pressure sensitivity). This one is a big deal to me. Sure, it's great that you could watch videos easier in tent mode or read pdfs easier in tablet mode but what really makes a 2 in 1 significantly more worth it is being able to write notes, draw diagrams, and paint art on it. (Pen is not included in the box by the way! :c)
- Sufficiently good performance. The processor was ultimately what my decision hinged on and fortunately it passed! I did not notice any slow downs on my normal casual use like browsing the web, watching videos and writing up essays. I also did not notice any slow downs while developing my webapps which is more intensive. Looking at benchmarks online the overall performance lies somewhere between the 6th gen i5-u and 6th gen i7-u processor which is pretty darn good for a fanless laptop!
- Windows Hello fingerprint sensor. Very similar to the ones you find on smart phones these days, very quick and easy to use(tap instead of slide)
- Thunderbolt 3 port using 4x PCIE and not 2x like most other laptops right now. Required for optimal use of external graphics cards. The cpu will definitely bottleneck it but there is definitely room for gpu improvement till that limitation.
- Pretty light, important when using it in tablet mode especially
- IMO, best display out of all the 2 in 1 crew in this price range
- Carbon fiber chassis provides a nice and warm place for your palm to rest on while you use the touchpad.
- Great keyboard and precision touchpad
- Standard USB-c charging, soon more devices will use usb-c for charging so you could potentially share adapters among devices. You can use any of the usb c ports on the device for charging(left or right side, whichever works best for you!)
- Plays League Of Legends at 1080p medium at 60fps. I love this game and my device better be able to play it reasonably well. (Not really a pro but I felt that I should provide a gaming becnhmark for a relatively popular game).
Cons:
- Only around 8-9 hour battery life
- No full size usb a ports
- No full size sd card slot
- Pretty expensive, Best Buy should be given an 8gb RAM model for $100 less
- 256gb SSD only. Thankfully can be easily replaced.
- Only around 8-9 hour battery life
- No full size usb a ports
- No full size sd card slot
- Pretty expensive, Best Buy should be given an 8gb RAM model for $100 less
- 256gb SSD only. Thankfully can be easily replaced.
Definitely have come to love this little guy for how much features are packed in such a small form factor. If the performance is your only concern that is holding you back, I urge you to give it a shot since Best Buy has a good return policy. I would not recommend this(or the other competing 2 in 1s today around this price range) as a primary gaming device, video editing device, 3D modelling device, or for any other cpu/gpu intensive process.
NOTE: I evaluated the laptop only after updating it with the latest drivers. It took care of alot of the issues that are mentioned by the other reviews prior to mine.
My Best Buy number: 2986647231
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Hack and slash your way through Nioh for the PlayStation 4. Immerse yourself in a world of ninja-style fighting and demon-slaying action in this dark fantasy role playing game. Nioh has an exciting campaign mode and a facelift for the PS4 that includes enhanced difficulty and new monsters and weapons for engaging game play for beginners and enthusiasts alike.
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5 out of 5
5 out of 5The Souls games live on
By iamsuperior
I'm excited for this game. It reminds me of a ninja samurai hack and slash but it also requires patience, something good for hardcore fans. It's from the people who made the Souls game so if it's anything like Dark Souls or Bloodborne and you like them then I will get this game. Also check Salt and Sanctuary for PS4. It's a 2d Souls like game on psn that is great.
AlvAnonymous
February 6, 2017
Its not from the people who made the souls games. Its by team ninja. But the game is indeed inspired by the souls series.
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