3 versatile laptop options by Dell
/XPS 13 9370
Dell’s premier laptop sees a few crucial updates for 2019, including a much longer battery life and a new spot at the top for its webcam.
Realizing that there’s no need to reinvent the wheel, Dell’s only tinkered with their popular laptop opposed to a full overhaul. The keyboard still has a solid feel to it and the resolution is quite sharp. In a world where consumers want light, thin and powerful, the XPS 13 is an ideal choice.
By The Numbers:
CPU: 1.8GHz Intel Core i7-8565U (quad-core, 8MB cache, up to 4.6GHz)
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
RAM: 16GB DDR3 (2,133MHz)
Screen: 13.3-inch, Ultra HD touch display
Storage: 1TB
Ports: 2 (USB-C), 1 USB-C 3.1, micro SD card reader, headset jack
Camera: Widescreen HD (720p) webcam with 4 array digital microphones
Weight: 2.7 pounds
Size: 11.9 x 7.8 x 0.3-0.46 inches (W x D x H)
Chromebook 5190
Blending affordability with a smart design, Dell’s Chromebook 5190 is designed for plenty of primarily student wear and tear. Whether it’s being slung into a locker, backpack, kitchen table, desk or coffee shop table, the 5190 aspires to be the go-to Chromebook for students.
Interestingly, Dell says this can be (hopefully only accidentally) dropped from 30” (about the height of a desk/table) resulting in minimal or zero damage, all thanks to the rubber corners.
Ample USB ports and an 11.6” screen and surprisingly decent speakers make this a great value-charged option.
By The Numbers:
CPU: Intel Celeron CPU N3450 1.1GHz
Operating System Google Chrome
RAM 4GB
Hard Drive Size 32GB
Display Size 11.6”
Highest Resolution 1366 x 768
Touchpad Size 3.8 x 2.1 inches
Ports: USB Type-C, USB 3.0, Headphone/Mic
USB Ports: 4
Card Slots: MicroSD
Size: 11.96 x 8.19 x 0.82 inches
Weight: 2.86 pounds
Inspiron 7373 2-in-1
Aside from the XPS, the 7000-series of Dell products is our favourite and packs a mighty punch as far as functionality goes.
Fully foldable so that it doubles as a tablet, the 7373 may be big and heavy but it’s oh-so highly useful and powerful. It’s beautifully designed, very comfortable to type on (especially for longer documents/spreadsheets/emails/etc.) and the 1080p display is crisp and clear.
It’s a solid choice for those looking for something strong and resourceful, such as an entrepreneur, and it also works very well as a personal-needs laptop.
By The Numbers:
8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8550U Processor
Windows 10 Home 16GB, DDR4, 2133MHz
512GB storeage
Intel UHD Graphics 620
IPS Truelife LED-Backlit Touch Display
1 USB 3.1 Type-C 2 USB 3.1 1 Headphone/Microphone Jack 1 HDMI 2.0 1 SD Card reader
IntelDual Band Wireless-AC 7265 2×2 + Bluetooth 4.2
Dimensions H 0.61″ W 12.19″D 8.5″
Weight starts at 1.45kg
