tldr; Ultra-compact 13-inch with edge-to-edge display. Highly portable and well-built. Limited ports - need USB-C hub. Great for travel.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Dell XPS 13
“11 inch MacBook as in the screen is 11 inches or the frame is? If it’s the frame then I’d suggest an XPS 13. It’ll be about the same size because the screen doesn’t have any side framing. I haven’t owned one, but a friend had one and it was really good until she ran it over with her car”
“I have been looking for a proper Windows laptop for a LONG time as I am too used to my M1 MacBook. Everyone always says ThinkPads, but to me they aren't nearly as premium feeling as MacBooks. Durable yes, premium no. I got a Lenovo Yoga 9i 14" with a 13th gen i7 and 4k OLED display and I love it. Feels premium, great to use, amazing screen, long battery, and doesn't feel like a blazing furnace like my HP Spectre and my Dell XPS. I went to Best Buy and just felt all of the good laptops. Looked at screens, typed on keyboards, used the touchpads, even blasted music to see how the speakers sound. Go to your local computer store and feel laptops for yourself. It's just like test driving cars. Try out a few and pick one you can see yourself using everyday for the next 5 years.”
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