The Dell Roadmap 2013-2014 revealed that Dell will launch a new AIO PC XPS 18 and XPS 27 with Intel Haswell CPU and Windows 8.1 in April, while a new upgraded Dell XPS 13 with Intel Broadwell ULT will be launched much later in third quarter of the year 2014.
The All-in-One XPS 18 is a giant reclining tablet with 18.4 inches, IPS Full HD touch display. The new version will be available with 69 Wh battery and Intel Haswell ULT low-voltage, but it will also be lighter (2.17 lbs) and thin (17 mm) of the predecessor. The rest of the technical specifications will be 4-8GB of RAM, up to 1TB hard drive or hybrid solutions with NAND flash memory 32GB and of course Windows 8.1. Dell XPS 27 is a PC AIO by 27-inch touch, with a display IPS QHD resolution supported by an articulated arm.
In contrast to the younger brother, this computer will be equipped with 65-95W processor for desktops, up to 100W graphics and up to 4TB storage. Both will be available from April 2014 at the price of $ 999 and $ 1,599. In May Dell might also introduce another desktop PC by the name of XPS 8700.
In the category of notebooks, we note the presence of a refurbished Dell XPS 13. The laptop will retain the classic clamshell concept, but inside it will install a new processor Intel Broadwell ULT, only Flash memory and 13.3-inch touch display, with a resolution of Full HD or qHD version in the top-of-range. With a battery 52Wr, the new Dell XPS 13 ultrabook weighs 1.3Kg and has a thickness of exceptional 7-15 mm. The XPS 13 with Broadwell processor is expected to cost $ 999.