Will Windows ruin the 699 XPS 13
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Is the "MacBook Neo effect" finally forcing Windows laptops to be better and cheaper? In today’s episode, we analyze Dell’s aggressive comeback at Computex 2026 with the reimagined XPS 13. Starting at just $599 for students, this is the thinnest and lightest XPS in history, specifically designed to take down Apple’s budget champion.
We break down the hardware "one-ups": while the MacBook Neo lacks a backlit keyboard and a high-refresh screen, the new XPS 13 delivers a 2.5K touch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Wi-Fi 7, and a chassis that weighs only 2.2 pounds. However, we also address the "gorilla in the room": the controversy surrounding 8GB of RAM. Can Windows 11 actually run smoothly on entry-level specs, or has Dell made a compromise too far? Join us as we explore the new Intel "Wildcat Lake" processors and why this launch marks a redemption arc for the PC camp.
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