Dell Sees ‘Strong Demand’ for Highly Anticipated, Award-Winning XPS 13

• Delivers ‘Everything & More’ in Compact Design: 13-inch Edge-to-Edge Display in Near 11-inch Form Factor
• Offers Superb Craftsmanship and Uncompromising Performance in a Sleek, Lightweight System
• Lightning-fast Boot Time and Resume Enable Seamless, Always-on Connectivity
• Features ProSupport for Business-friendly Deployments

Kuala Lumpur, March 22, 2012 – Dell’s highly anticipated, award-winning XPS 13 laptop – widely acclaimed for its superb craftsmanship, thoughtful design and durability – is now available in Malaysia. Dell has seen ‘strong demand’ for the system ever since it was first announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, and early buzz about the unit – which features uncompromising performance, extended battery life and Intel Rapid Start and Smart Connect Technology[i] – has been overwhelmingly positive: CNET referred to it as the first “Very Important Laptop” of 2012. PC World proclaimed, “It may be the best laptop Dell’s made in years” and Details magazine raved about its “sturdy!” design.

“We’re seeing strong consumer and business demand for the new XPS 13 – a system that is unlike anything else on the market today,” said Varinderjit Singh, managing director, Consumer and Commercial Business, Dell Malaysia and Singapore. “The XPS 13 demands attention, crossing the realm between work and play, packing powerful technology into a small, portable package and delivering enterprise-friendly protection and security. It’s the ultimate mobile device.”L-R-Varinderjit Singh and Catherine Lian of Dell, Jacob Yeoh of YTL and Prakash Mallya, Intel with the XPS 13 Ultrabook.


Underscoring its business-ready features, Catherine Lian, country manager for Dell Malaysia’s Consumer Business said, “The uncompromising XPS 13 offers professionals the power to connect, collaborate and innovate with unique features and services – like Dell ProSupport and Trusted Platform Module – that satisfy the needs of enterprise IT departments.”

Weighing less than 3 pounds[ii], the XPS 13 Ultrabook cleverly fits leading-edge craftsmanship, high performance computing, and thoughtful design into what is one of the most compact 13-inch products in its class. With its stunning razor-thin bezel, the XPS 13 maintains a footprint similar to an 11-inch product and features bonded Corning® Gorilla® Glass for exceptional durability; a unique, cool-to-the-touch carbon fiber base; and full-size, backlit keyboard for utmost productivity.

The XPS 13 is one of the first systems with Intel® Smart Connect Technology, which keeps content consistently updated. A solid state drive and Intel® Rapid Start Technology allow the XPS 13 to boot in seconds providing almost instant access, saving time and battery life.

The XPS 13 comes standard with our Premier Service Package which includes In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis[iii] and one year of priority user support,[iv] and one year of Complete Cover warranty.

Additional business-friendly features for the XPS 13 include:
• Dell ProSupport™ [vi] is available for Dell business customers and provides end users and IT professionals with various remote and on-site technical support for complex hardware and software needs that include access to ProSupport specialists.
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) offers user and machine security with BitLocker Data Encryption for network-based client computing.
• Coming later this year: Configuration Services include customizing BIOS settings, loading an image, and applying asset tags prior to shipping, streamlining the process of deploying XPS 13 systems to employees wherever they may be located while ensuring consistency throughout the IT environment.

The XPS 13 is available now through www.Dell.com.my at a starting price of RM3,499 with an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD hard drive[viii] and 4GB memory[ix].

Starting from 1st April 2012 and in collaboration with Yes—Malaysia’s fastest 4G mobile internet with voice service—Dell is offering a special 4G mobile internet promotion package for the first 1,000 buyers of XPS 13. This promotion package worth RM217 comes with a free Yes Go 4G Dongle, a Yes ID and a Valuepack 68 (with 3.5 GB data + 150 call minutes + 150 SMS). The Yes ID also comes with a 018 mobile number to allow consumers to make/receive voice calls and SMS anywhere, anytime at local rates, via the innovative Yes Life application. This promotion will be available at selected Dell authorized retailers in Peninsular Malaysia only.

Detailed Information:
• Ultrathin laptop (0.24-0.71-inch/6-18mm) and light starting at 2.99lbs[ii]
• 13.3-inch HD WLED, 300-nit (1366x768) 720p; edge-to-edge hardened Gorilla® Glass
• Precision crafted machined aluminum with a carbon fiber base
• 128 GB SSD or 256 GB SSD drive options[viii] with Intel Rapid Start Technology
• Intel Core i5 2467M and i7 2637M processor choices
• Intel HD 3000 video graphics
• 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhz memory[ix]
• Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
• Glass integrated button touchpad with multi-gesture support
• 47WHr 6-cell battery offering up to eight hours, 53 minutes of battery life[v]; 45W AC adaptor
• Dell ProSupport[vi] for business customers, Windows Trusted Platform Module options for commercial models, and coming later this year, Dell Configuration Services
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity
• USB 3.0 (1) + USB 2.0 with PowerShare (1), mini DisplayPort, and headset jack (1)
• Built-in 1.3MP webcam (H.264 enabled via Skype) with dual array digital microphones
• High definition audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4
• Microsoft Genuine Windows 7 Professional

[i] Intel Smart Connect Technology: Wi-Fi enabled connection required. System must be on or in sleep mode with application running to update.

[ii] Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.

[iii] In-Home Service after Remote Diagnosis enables you to have a technician and/or part dispatched to your home following remote diagnosis for issues covered by the Limited Hardware Warranty. Premium Phone support provides access to advanced technicians for hardware and software support.

[iv] Priority User Support includes 24x7 phone support and regional support within APJ.

^[v] Battery life: Tested system equipped with 6-cell battery, 4GB memory, Intel HD 3000 graphics, Intel Core i5-2467M, and 128GB solid state drive. Based on testing using the Mobile Mark 2007 battery life benchmark test. For more information about this benchmark test, visit www.bapco.com. Test results should only be used to compare one product with another and are not a guarantee you will experience the same battery life. Battery life may be significantly less than the test results and varies depending on your product’s configuration, software, usage, operating conditions, power management settings and other factors. Maximum battery life will decrease with time and use.

[vi] Availability and terms of Dell Services vary by region. For more information, visit www.dell.com/servicedescriptions.

[viii] Hard Drive: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; actual capacity varies with preloaded material and operating environment and will be less.

[ix] Graphics & System Memory: GB means 1 billion bytes and TB equals 1 trillion bytes; significant system memory may be used to support graphics, depending on system memory size and other factors.