Though both XPS laptops feature Dell's nearly bezel-free InfinityEdge display panels, the quality of their output varies, depending on which model you choose and how you configure it. The Dell XPS 13 is available with two display options: a 1080p, nontouch panel, and a quad-HD+ (3200 x 1800) touch screen. A configuration with the higher-resolution panel costs at least $500 more than the best 1080p model.Both of the XPS 13 displays are bright and colorful, though the quad-HD+ panel is noticeably sharper and more vibrant. The nontouch panel hit 318 nits on our light meter, compared with the quad-HD+ model's 336 nits. The 1920 x 1080 panel can reproduce an impressive 92 percent of the sRGB color gamut, which is far above the 80 percent category average for ultraportable laptops. However, the 3200 x 1800 screen was even better, reaching 104 percent.​

If you want a full 4K display, look no further than the XPS 15, which offers both a 1920 x 1080 nontouch screen and an ultra-HD (3180 x 2160) touch panel. You'll pay an extra $450 for a configuration with the higher-resolution screen.The default, 1080p panel isn't nearly as colorful as the base panel on the XPS 13, reproducing a very modest 72 percent of the sRGB color gamut. However, the 4K panel is one of the most vibrant we've ever seen, offering 191 percent of the gamut — more than twice the mainstream category average. Most people will be amazed by the colors, but we noticed a slight bluish bias in our tests — a flaw that might annoy professional photo editors.Surprisingly, the 1080p panel is quite a bit brighter, registering an eye-burning 382 nits on our light meter, compared with 285 nits for the 4K display.

Winner: Dell XPS 15. Though it's not perfect, the 4K panel is a real stunner that makes viewing movies a joy.The XPS 13 offers excellent mainstream performance, but the XPS 15's higher-end specs make it a strong choice for graphics professionals who need to do photo and video editing. All configurations of the XPS 15 except for the $999 base model, which has a slow Core i3 CPU, come with Core i5 or i7 HQ quad-core processors and Nvidia GTX 960M graphics. In contrast, the XPS 13 has the same CPUs as most mainstream laptops, with a choice of Core i3, i5 or i7 dual-core processors and integrated Intel graphics.

A Core i7-6700HQ-enabled version of the XPS 15 scored an impressive 13,502 on Geekbench 3, a synthetic benchmark that measures overall performance. That's nearly double the mainstream category average (7,67 and the results from a Dell XPS 13 (7,219) with a Core i7-6500U CPU, its highest-end processor. No matter which XPS you choose, it will be quick to boot up, open apps and copy files. Both laptops come with blazing-fast PCIe SSDs (if you get them with 256GB or higher). Our XPS 15's 512GB SSD finished our file transfer test at a rate of 254 MBps, while an XPS 13 with 256GB drive got 231 MBps.

Having an Nvidia GTX 960M card makes a huge difference in graphics performance. On 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited, a synthetic benchmark that measures overall graphics prowess, the XPS 13 scored just 57,102 (a little below the 53,781 category average), while the XPS 15 notched an impressive 114,482 — well above the mainstream category average (74,415).Winner: Dell XPS 15. If you want to do serious graphics work, play some games or crunch huge spreadsheets, the more powerful CPU and GPU in the XPS 15 make all the difference.

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If you want to take your laptop on the road but leave the power brick at home, the Dell XPS 13 is clearly the better choice. With the 1080p, nontouch screen on board, the XPS 13 lasted an impressive 11 hours and 54 minutes on the Laptop Mag Battery Test, which involves continuous web surfing over Wi-Fi. That time is one of the best you'll find on any sub-3-pound laptop, and 3 and a half hours longer than the ultraportable category average (8:10). Configuring the XPS 13 with the 3200 x 1800 touch screen drops its endurance to a still-respectable 8:08. The XPS 15 lasted a strong 10 hours and 26 minutes with its 1080p screen, but that time fell to a modest 6 hours and 36 minutes on a unit with the 4K panel. Both times are still longer than the mainstream-laptop category average of 5:45.

The Dell XPS starts at $799, but the base model has just 4GB of RAM and only a 128GB SSD. A model with more reasonable specs — including a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD — goes for $1,099. A similarly configured MacBook Air 13-inch and HP Spectre cost $100 and $70 more, respectively.To get the XPS 13 with a 3200 x 1800 touch screen, you have to pay $1,599 for a unit with a Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD. For comparison, a Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon with similar specs but just a 2560 x 1440 screen goes for $1,619.The Dell XPS 15 starts at $999, but we wouldn't recommend getting the base configuration that has a Core i3 processor, integrated graphics and 500GB hard drive. An $1,199 config improves the processor to Core i5 and adds the Nvidia GTX 960M GPU but still features a mechanical drive.

To get the XPS 15 with an SSD — something we wouldn't buy it without — you have to pay $1,399 for a configuration with a Core i7-6700HQ CPU, 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD and a 1080p screen. Samsung's Notebook 9 offers the same specs in a 2.7-pound body for just $1,197. But really, if you're getting the XPS 15, you should probably avoid its dull 1080p screen and get a model with the 4K panel, which costs a pricey $2,049. For the money, Asus' ZenBook Pro UX501VW is a better deal, giving you identical specs, albeit in a heavier chassis, for $1,489. However, a 15-inch MacBook Pro with similar specs (Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, discrete graphics) goes for $2,499.

Winner: Dell XPS 13. The 13-inch XPS series is not only more affordable but is a better deal when compared to its direct competitors.The Dell XPS 13 wins three out of five rounds by virtue of its lighter weight, longer battery life and better value. However, if you need enough graphics power to do professional-level video editing or play real PC games, the XPS 15 is your best choice.NEW DELHI: Leading PC brand Lenovo has launched its Ideapad 110 laptop aimed at first-time PC buyers at a starting price of Rs 20,490. It is powered by Intel's latest Celeron dual-core and Pentium quad-core processors and feature an improved hinge design that allows for a smooth 180-degree tilt into a flat position.

The Lenovo Ideapad 110 sports a 15.6-inch HD display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and comes with Windows 10 operating system. The laptop is available only in Ebony Black colour. It packs in 4GB of DDR3 RAM with support for up to 8GB RAM. On the storage front, the laptop is available with up to 1TB HDD. The top-end model costs Rs 24,990.
Lenovo claims a maximum battery life of up to four hours of video playback. In terms of connectivity, the laptop offers Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.0 and HDMI ports. It also has a webcam with microphone and a regular DVD/CD-RW drive. Lenovo is offering the laptop with accident damage-protection cover.

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Under Lenovo's recently-launched Back To College initiative, college students can avail EMI schemes on the purchase of select models of Ideapad 110. The offer will be applicable in all cities until July 31. Additionally, they are entitled to get up to 3-year of warranty worth Rs 4,499 along with 1-year of ADP cover at additional amount of Rs 599.
The "last mile problem” has paralyzed transportation planners for decades. What can they possibly do to get people from the bus or subway to their front door? How do we solve the intractable problem of getting people from their car to the restaurant in the mall or the gate in the airport?Behold the answer to this problem, the Modobag, just launched on Indiegogo. It’s a carry-on sized suitcase that is also an electric vehicle that will carry a 180 pound commuter up to six miles on a charge at up to eight miles per hour. (It can carry a 260 pound passenger). At under a thousand bucks, that's cheaper than most electric bikes. Short ad:

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"We created Modobag to revolutionize the way people travel and introduce one of the biggest updates to carry-on luggage since rolling suitcases were launched in the 1970’s,” said O'Donnell, CEO of Modobag. "With Modobag’s user-friendly, rideable carry-on, anyone from professionals to college students can eliminate their daily stress of commuting by getting to their destination faster, keeping their electronics charged and having fun while they do it.”It is actually quite a clever design, retaining over 80 percent of the volume of the bag. It has pouches for your laptop and can charge it while you ride; the battery packs are designed to be legal for flying, GPS tracking, and weighs a surprisingly light 19 pounds. Here is the longer history:

Made in the USA, Modobag has a maintenance free, belt-driven Torque 200 Watt Electric motor and is powered by UL Lithium batteries that last for 6 miles or 10 full phone charges based on a 180lb commuter. The connected carry-on includes a Lithium Smart Charger that can utilize household outlets for up to 3-hours to fully charge the suitcase and contains a Digital Battery Capacity Gauge that enables riders to keep an eye on battery life.They designed it for travel, but that is far too limited a scope for such a wonder. It’s like a motorized shopping cart or book bag. Why carry a briefcase when you can fill this with your stuff and your lunch and just ride to work or school? You might never have to walk again!For decades, planners and engineers have been striving to eliminate walking. It even could be government policy, inherent in the Republican Party platform goal of eliminating sidewalks. Thanks to the Modobag, their work is done.

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