A MacBook Neo Alternative That Needs More RAM
The Dell XPS 13 is reviewed as a budget-friendly Windows alternative to the MacBook Neo, though it suffers from performance compromises and insufficient RAM. The reviewer suggests that 8GB of RAM is no longer adequate for modern Windows usage.
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Hardware reviews help consumers navigate the trade-offs between cost and performance in an increasingly demanding software environment.
There’s a lot to like here, but most people should shell out for 16GB of RAM.
Devindra Hardawar for Engadget RATING : 7.5 / 10 Pros Thin and light design Excellent battery life Solid screen Decent battery life Cons 8GB of RAM just can’t cut it Mediocre mechanical trackpad Needs more ports Intel chips are slower than last gen After reviewing the MacBook Neo , I've been eager to see which PC maker could match Apple's difficult balance of low cost and high quality hardware. Could anyone actually deliver a Windows laptop that works well with just 8GB of RAM? Dell's latest XPS 13 comes close. The company touts it as the thinnest and lightest XPS yet, weighing in at 2.2 pounds and 12.7 millimeters thick. And with a starting price of $700, it competes directly with the MacBook Neo's new pricing (unfortunately, that $600 launch price was short-lived).
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