by NR INDRAN / INT

Mumbai : Dell’s highly anticipated, award-winning XPS 13 Ultrabook™ inspired by Intel– widely acclaimed for its superb craftsmanship, thoughtful design and durability – is now available for customers in India. After creating ripples across the globe, the XPS 13 is all set to make a mark in the country with its matchless design and superior performance and mobility.

Weighing less than 1.4 kgs[ii] the XPS 13 is one of the smallest products in its class, featuring an edge-to-edge glass, near “frameless” display, all-day battery life*, and the latest innovative technology for a superb overall user experience. With its stunning razor-thin bezel, the XPS 13 maintains a footprint similar to an 28 cm (11) product and features bonded Corning® Gorilla® Glass for exceptional durability; a unique, cool-to-the-touch carbon fiber base; and full-size, backlit keyboard for utmost productivity. Less than 6mm at its thinnest point, the XPS 13 combines performance-oriented thoughtful design with the latest Intel technologies, such as Intel® Rapid Start technology and Intel® Smart Connect technology , to enable users to be productive, connected and responsive anywhere.

Mr. Mahesh Bhalla, Executive Director & General Manager, Consumer and SMB, Dell India said “The XPS 13 is a perfect mobility device packing powerful technology into a small, portable package and delivering enterprise-friendly protection and security. With XPS 13 users don’t have to make a choice between beauty and practicality,“ Underscoring its business-ready features, Mr. Bhalla added, “XPS 13 offers enterprise ready features for professionals enabling them power to connect, collaborate and innovate with unique features and services – like Dell ProSupport services and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)– that satisfy the needs of IT departments.”

Ms. Debjani Ghosh, Managing Director, Sales and Marketing Group, Intel South Asia said “Intel is transforming the computing experience yet again with the introduction of Ultrabook™ devices which offer an immersive, responsive and secure experience. The Dell XPS 13 boots in seconds and the Intel Smart Connect technology provides users with a no-compromise mobility in a in thin, light and sleek form factors. We are delighted with the launch of the XPS 13 and congratulate Dell on bringing an exciting Ultrabook into the Indian market”

The XPS 13 delivers second-generation Intel® Core™i5 or Intel Core i7 processors, Intel® HD 3000 graphics and a bright high definition WLED 300-nit display for outstanding viewing experiences, packaged in an elegantly-designed, ultraportable laptop. For users who like to carry their movies, music and photos on the go, the XPS 13 comes with a 128GB or 256GB solid state hard drive.

Dell wants its customers to experience the level of service that is demanded by executives, equipping the XPS 13 with the best standard protection plan in the industry with its Premium Protection Package which includes default 3 year warranty with Premium Phone Support[iii], In-Home Service after Remote diagnosis and 3 years Complete Cover[iv].

The XPS 13 is now available in India on www.Dell.co.in, at Dell Exclusive stores, large format retail stores and partners nationwide at a starting price of Rs 79,900/- plus local taxes as applicable.

Understanding the customers’ need to purchase responsible products, Dell has designed the XPS 13 with the environment in mind. Its energy-efficient LED displays have no mercury or arsenic and Dell eliminated harmful toxins such as Brominated Flame Retardants and Polyvinyl Chloride (BFR/PVCs). Every XPS 13 can be configured to be ENERGY STAR Compliant (5.0), helping customers reduce energy costs.

Additional business-friendly features for the XPS 13 include:

Dell ProSupport™[v] is available for Dell business customers and provides end users and IT professionals with various remote and on-site technical support for complex hardware and software needs that include access to ProSupport specialists.

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) offers user and machine security with BitLocker Data Encryption for network-based client computing.

Detailed Information:

· Ultrathin laptop (0.6-1.8 cm /6-18mm) and light starting at 1.36 kgs [ii]

· 34 cm HD WLED, 300-nit (1366×768) 720p; edge-to-edge hardened Gorilla® Glass

· Precision crafted machined aluminum with a carbon fiber base

· 128 GB SSD or 256 GB SSD drive options[vi] with Intel Rapid Start Technology

· Intel Core i5 2467M and i7 2637M processor choices

· Intel HD 3000 video graphics

· 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhz memory[vii]

· Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard

· Glass integrated button touchpad with multi-gesture support

· 47WHr 6-cell battery offering up to eight hours, 53 minutes of battery life[viii]; 45W AC adaptor

· Dell Pro Support for business customers, Dell Configuration Services and Trusted Platform Module

· Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity

· USB 3.0 (1) + USB 2.0 with PowerShare (1), mini DisplayPort, and headset jack (1)

· Built-in 1.3MP webcam with dual array digital microphones

· High definition audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4

· Microsoft Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium

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