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<blockquote data-quote="alextrela" data-source="post: 1057635180" data-attributes="member: 34998"><p><strong>Dell XPS 12 9250 4K Convertible Review</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-12-9250-4K-Convertible-Review.162679.0.html" target="_blank">http://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-12-9250-4K-Convertible-Review.162679.0.html</a></p><p></p><p>Pro</p><p></p><p>+ very good and viewing angle stable screen</p><p>+ very high screen resolution (4K)</p><p>+ premium and solid build</p><p>+ high-capacity 512 GB SSD</p><p>+ decent input devices</p><p>+ passive cooling</p><p>+ stylish and elegant design</p><p></p><p>Cons</p><p></p><p>- processor cannot develop its full potential</p><p>- screen's tilt angle not adjustable</p><p>- unsatisfactory battery performance</p><p>- 12-month standard warranty only</p><p></p><p>Verdict</p><p></p><p>In review: Dell XPS 12 9250 4K. Test model courtesy of Dell Germany</p><p></p><p>Dell's XPS 12 9250 is a slim, 12.5-inch convertible. The installed Intel Core m7 6Y75 processor has enough power for routine tasks, and its TDP allows passive cooling. The SSD impresses with high read rates and ensures a fast-running system. The high-resolution, 12.5-inch screen with 3840x2160 pixels convinces with high contrast, good color-space coverage and strong viewing-angle stability. It is also very responsive as an input device and implements commands instantaneously. The keyboard dock nicely matches the tablet's looks and pleases the user with a quiet keyboard and accurately functioning touchpad.</p><p></p><p>At first glance, an elegant convertible that becomes even more interesting when looking closer at the specifications. The question remains whether Dell has perhaps set the price too high, though.</p><p></p><p>Despite all that, there is still reason for criticism. The tilting angle cannot be adapted to the seating position, which does not allow an ergonomic work position at the desk. Although the review sample is furnished with the strongest processor from Intel's Core m lineup, the performance cannot be completely retrieved. Thus, Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 with a Core m3, for example, is sometimes much faster. We would also have hoped for a longer battery life. The battery performance should be somewhat better in a tablet that is also marketed for the business sector.</p><p></p><p>Purchase recommendation or not - anyone thinking about buying this kind of device will now know what shortcomings have to be expected and/or what convincing aspects the device has. Dell demands an exorbitant 1799 Euros (~$2051) for the test configuration. That is definitely not a bargain, but it is one of the few devices with a 4K panel in a 12.5-inch size - if that is the driving force. Perhaps a configuration with a weaker CPU would come into question since the full performance of the installed Core m7 processor cannot be retrieved anyway.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alextrela, post: 1057635180, member: 34998"] [B]Dell XPS 12 9250 4K Convertible Review[/B] [url]http://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-12-9250-4K-Convertible-Review.162679.0.html[/url] Pro + very good and viewing angle stable screen + very high screen resolution (4K) + premium and solid build + high-capacity 512 GB SSD + decent input devices + passive cooling + stylish and elegant design Cons - processor cannot develop its full potential - screen's tilt angle not adjustable - unsatisfactory battery performance - 12-month standard warranty only Verdict In review: Dell XPS 12 9250 4K. Test model courtesy of Dell Germany Dell's XPS 12 9250 is a slim, 12.5-inch convertible. The installed Intel Core m7 6Y75 processor has enough power for routine tasks, and its TDP allows passive cooling. The SSD impresses with high read rates and ensures a fast-running system. The high-resolution, 12.5-inch screen with 3840x2160 pixels convinces with high contrast, good color-space coverage and strong viewing-angle stability. It is also very responsive as an input device and implements commands instantaneously. The keyboard dock nicely matches the tablet's looks and pleases the user with a quiet keyboard and accurately functioning touchpad. At first glance, an elegant convertible that becomes even more interesting when looking closer at the specifications. The question remains whether Dell has perhaps set the price too high, though. Despite all that, there is still reason for criticism. The tilting angle cannot be adapted to the seating position, which does not allow an ergonomic work position at the desk. Although the review sample is furnished with the strongest processor from Intel's Core m lineup, the performance cannot be completely retrieved. Thus, Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 with a Core m3, for example, is sometimes much faster. We would also have hoped for a longer battery life. The battery performance should be somewhat better in a tablet that is also marketed for the business sector. Purchase recommendation or not - anyone thinking about buying this kind of device will now know what shortcomings have to be expected and/or what convincing aspects the device has. Dell demands an exorbitant 1799 Euros (~$2051) for the test configuration. That is definitely not a bargain, but it is one of the few devices with a 4K panel in a 12.5-inch size - if that is the driving force. Perhaps a configuration with a weaker CPU would come into question since the full performance of the installed Core m7 processor cannot be retrieved anyway. [/QUOTE]
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