Out with the old design, in with the new
It seems that Dell is working on a new version of its XPS 12, a 2-in-1 device that currently sports a swiveling display and unique flip-hinge design that allows it to function as an Ultrabook or tablet. For the next version, Dell will switch to a detachable keyboard design and 4K display.
That's according to a leaked image and list of "key features" posted to German-language website Giga.de. According to a list of key features that appears to be an official document from Dell, the refreshed XPS 12 will sport Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, a 5MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing camera, a backlt plank that detaches from the display, and up to 10 hours of battery life.
It's not clear if the 4K IPS panel will be a standard feature or optional upgrade. However, Dell is claiming 100 percent coverage of the Adobe RGB color space, 400 nit brightness, and a 1,200:1 contrast ratio.
One advantage to offering a 4K resolution, whether it's a standard feature or upgrade option, is that it allows the XPS 12 to stand out from Microsoft's Surface Pro 3. This is especially important because Microsoft recently announced that OEMs will carry the Surface Pro 3, starting with Dell next month.
Speaking of recent announcements, it will be interesting to see if the refreshed XPS 12 comes to town with one of Intel's new Skylake processors, which we suspect will be the case.
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