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Dell has reintroduced the XPS 13, now available in stores and online with student pricing starting at $599 and $699 for other customers; the move comes as Apple touts its education-focused MacBook Neo, with schools like Kansas City Public Schools adopting Neos, creating a watchful eye on whether Dell can match Apple’s educational market success.
Dell unveiled the $699 XPS 13 at Computex, a lighter, all-metal 13.4-inch Windows ultrabook that aims to compete with Apple’s budget MacBook Neo. It adds a touchscreen, backlit keyboard, and a compact 65W charger while trimming some features from higher-end XPS models; the price sits about $100 above the Neo but offers a premium look and portability. Dell plans Panther Lake/Wildcat Lake variants later this year and will test real-world performance and battery life (around 17 hours) after launch.
Dell unveils the XPS 13 starting at $699 ($599 for students), touting features it says the MacBook Neo lacks—touch screen, backlit keyboard, second USB-C port with 10 GB/s, Wi‑Fi 7, Windows Hello, and four speakers. The base model includes 8GB RAM and 512GB storage (256GB later), with configurations up to 32GB RAM and 1TB. At 12.7mm and about 2.2 pounds, it will launch in Sky and Storm finishes; the MacBook Neo reportedly uses a 60Hz display with sRGB. Dell frames this as the thinnest and lightest XPS yet and stresses that competition benefits consumers.
Dell unveiled a budget-friendly XPS 13 at Computex starting at $699.99, built on Intel Wildcat Lake with a later upgrade to Panther Lake, offering a 13.4-inch, 1600p touch display, Wi‑Fi 7, and an all-aluminum chassis. The Core version comes with 8GB or 16GB RAM and 256GB or 512GB SSD, while the Core Ultra can be configured up to 32GB RAM and 1TB storage; Dell notes a price edge over the MacBook Neo (which starts at $599) and plans back-to-school student discounts. Some premium touches like an invisible touchpad and a 4K webcam are missing on this budget XPS. Hands-on testing will reveal real-world performance and feel.
Dell unveiled the XPS 13 at a starting price of $699 (with a $599 student price during back-to-school) to compete with Apple’s MacBook Neo, claiming it will be Dell’s thinnest and lightest model with a larger display. The launch signals a price-focused push to capture share amid tight memory-chip costs and pressures on the PC market, with broader Core-series options rolling out later.
Dell is bringing back the XPS 13 as its thinnest and lightest model yet, launching in July with a $599 back-to-school promo (regular price $699). The entry config includes a six-core Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 512GB storage, and a 13.4-inch anti-glare touchscreen (2560×1600) with 500 nits and 100% DCI-P3. It weighs about 2.2 pounds (12.7mm thick) and offers only two USB‑C ports with no 3.5mm jack (higher-end models arriving later with Thunderbolt 4). Dell projects up to 17 hours of battery life and even called out the MacBook Neo by name as a direct, budget-friendly rival; the company also teased a future XPS with discrete graphics for Computex.
A leaked press-image reveal for Dell's XPS 13 model DX13260 shows a 13.4-inch ultrathin notebook with up to 32 GB RAM and Panther Lake options, priced from about $599 for students (roughly $699 regular), Thunderbolt 4 on higher SKUs, around 1 kg weight, 12.7 mm thick, 52 Wh battery for up to ~17 hours of video, a 2560x1600 display with 500 nits and 100% DCI-P3, and two color options, with US availability confirmed and Europe pending official launch.