The Verge - The Dell XPS 12 and Acer Aspire S7 aren’t your average laptops. They’re premium, and unique.
One is a razor-thin, Gorilla Glass-infused attempt to transform Acer’s reputation, the other Dell’s carbon fiber-laced realization of an idea that was ahead of its time. Both start at $1,199 for a Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory, 128GB of solid state storage, and a brilliant 1080p touchscreen display, but each has its own special way of running Windows 8. The Acer Aspire S7’s screen bends backwards 180 degrees to lay completely flat on a table, sharing a 13.3-inch or 11.6-inch display, while Dell’s XPS 12 has a 12.5-inch monitor that literally spins 180 degrees inside its aluminum bezel, turning the machine into a tablet.
"An ingenious and high-spec laptop/tablet hybrid with a stunning screen, keyboard and trackpad. Shame about the battery life."
Maximum PC: Dell has two new systems for two very different target audiences available to purchase today. The first is the XPS 12, a 2-in-1 laptop with Skylake inside and a 4K Ultra HD display option, and the second is an Alienware Steam Machine.
TheBestLaptops.net: "The Acer Aspire S7 is one of the popular Ultrabooks that went sale in the market starting last year. But the first generation of Aspire S7 13.3-inch Ultrabooks didn’t come with a WQHD display. For those who were not satisfied with the first generation S7′s display, a WQHD at 2560×1440 variant is now available. The Acer Aspire S7 WQHD variant has 221 ppi which is near the Apple’s MacBook Pro’s 227 ppi with Retina Display. Check out the rest of its specifications, price and where you can buy one."
