lemonadesodaDoes "ultra" mean "overpriced"? The specs and that basic non IPS screen would be good at HALF the price.

W1zzardI stopped reading at 1366x768

RCoonThis is DELL, they ONLY specialise in overpriced hardware [see ref. "Alienware"]
The only thing I'd touch from DELL is a 1200p+ IPS monitor, but you know, Korean made monitors are cheaper.

lZKoceSomehow, I can't agree with that argument. At least, not with what they offer in my country. It is quite on par with every other brand and actually a little more for the money. Alienware is a brand of its own. On these utlrabooks however, I agree- they are shit. I've seen better for the same money from Dell themselves, so....I don't understand why'd they even bother with this.

RCoonYeah I keep hearing DELL is better in most other countries, but in the UK, businesses, schools, and most consumers stay the hell away from DELL, unless they're refurb models - then the price is about right.

sno.lcnI feel like something with identical specs would be a few hundred dollars less, and of better quality, from other laptop builders. My Envy 15 was about the same price as this with a 4900MQ, 1080p, 16GB RAM, etc., etc.

Granted even without the 1080p screen upgrade on these, are you really losing that much at only 13 or 14 inches?

cedrac18Comparing prices between laptop sizes and thickness is a no go. The R&D and engineering required to make small and slim laptops that are reliable are pretty costly. A 14" inch alternative to this laptop would be the Clevo W740SU but with the Dell you are also paying for that sweet business laptop warranty. Is it pricey? yes but please do not compare this ultrabook with something bigger and/or thicker.