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The Dell XPS 12 flips its lid
Dell’s entry into the hybrid computer
arena also offers the coveted Win-
dows 8, but the real focus of its XPS
12
Ultrabooks is on a question dear to
the hearts of those considering the
switch to hybrid: How long before all
that flipping breaks something? Dell’s
answer appears to be a resounding
“
Never!” The base and lid are carbon
fiber, the screen is bonded Corning
Gorilla Glass, and the edges of the flip
frame are machined to a perfect fit.
Plus, the XPS 12 offers a 160-degree
viewing angle, so you’ll spend less
time wiggling it around to make sure
all your friends can see what you’re
watching. Just don’t throw it off a roof
or anything. This isn’t “MythBusters.”
$1,200–$1,700 / dell.com
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