Dell XPS 14 (L421X) Ultrabook review

Dell XPS 14 (L421X) review: A 14in Ultrabook with discrete graphics and lots of storage, but it ain't perfect

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Specifications:

Display
Screen resolution
1600x900
Screen size
14in
Display technology
LED-backlit LCD
General
Colour
Black, Silver
Graphics card
Graphics card
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
Graphics memory
1GB
Discrete graphics card?
Yes
Secondary graphics card?
Yes
Memory
RAM
8GB
Power
Battery type
Rechargeable
Power supply
AC, Battery
Battery life (as tested)
223min
Battery size (Watt hours)
69
Processor
CPU type
Intel 3rd gen Core i7
Processor speed
1.9GHz
Processor type
Intel Core i7-3517U
Security features
Face recognition?
Yes
Kensington lock slot?
Yes
Size and weight
Weight
2.15kg
Height
22mm
Width
335mm
Depth
234mm
Software
Operating system
Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows 7 Professional
Storage
Drive speed
5400rpm
Hard drive interface
SATA
Hard drive type
Hard drive
Internal storage
500GB
Solid-state drive?
Yes
Supported memory media
SD
Warranty
Warranty information
ProSupport : Next Business Day Onsite Service - For Commercial Customers Only
Warranty length (months)
12
Webcam
Webcam resolution (megapixels)
0.9
Wired connections
Number of USB 3.0 ports:
2
Wired Terminals / Ports
Combination headphone/microphone , Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USB 3.0
Wireless connections
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi (wireless networking)
Yes
Wireless technology supported
Bluetooth, Wireless 802.11a, Wireless 802.11b, Wireless 802.11g, Wireless 802.11n
*Specifications are subject to change without notice. While every attempt has been made by IDG Communications in the production of these specifications, possible errors or omissions may still occur. IDG Communications neither assumes legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any product specifications supplied.

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