The New Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Is a Microsoft Surface Clone

But this one is cheaper. [CNET]( Insider [March 09, 2023](#?ftag=CAD-04-10aac3a&utm_email=02015bee48352e908c609176b0b8e62f74e1d7c914618055c65562e7c03efb52&utm_campaign_id=6359239&utm_email_id=3a33e9cd5c1f9f6bd3a43ed6ed4bd9bdbddf40641ac530dcd3d4f0fba8baa2f9&utm_newsletter_id=71558&medium=email&source=iterable) [Dell Takes on the Surface]( I’m a sucker for a [2-in-1 laptop]( and I always have been. As a student, I fell in love with the idea that I could handwrite notes on my tablet and then quickly connect a keyboard for typing and navigating around my computer. Naturally, I was a little obsessed with the [Microsoft Surface]( even though I was -- and still am -- an Apple fangirl. My [iPad]( and [Apple Pencil]( were great for handwriting notes, but the keyboards available at the time were clunky or expensive. Also, Surface computers came with trackpad support long before it became available for iPads, so it seemed like Microsoft had it all figured out. But the more I played with the device at Best Buy, the more I realized that there were still quite a few software problems that made the Surface difficult to navigate. I didn’t love the apps available on the platform and I found the whole tablet mode thing very confusing. I didn’t end up getting a Surface, but I’ve always kept my eye on hybrid computers, hoping that someone would finally crack the code and deliver a truly seamless product. Now Dell is taking a crack at the hybrid computer in its latest [XPS 13 2-in-1](. I’m not sure this is the holy grail computer I’ve been looking for, but at least it's cheaper than its Microsoft counterpart. It looks like a worthy rival to Microsoft, but I guess I’m still holding out hope that Apple will come to my rescue with its own iPad/Mac combo. I’m not holding my breath, but a girl can always dream. Keep reading below for the latest CNET news, plus much more. -- Sarah Lord, associate writer INSIDER ESSENTIALS display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2069px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; [Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Review: A Surface-like Slate for Less]( [Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Review: A Surface-like Slate for Less]( [The latest hybrid XPS isn't as expensive as the Microsoft Surface it apes, but parts of it aren't as good.]( [See this]( [YouTube Is Changing Its Policy on Cursing]( [YouTube Is Changing Its Policy on Cursing]( [See this]( [Roku Makes Its Own TVs Now, Priced From $150 to Over $1,000]( [Roku Makes Its Own TVs Now, Priced From $150 to Over $1,000]( [See this]( [Stop Eating the Same Meals Each Week. It Could Affect Your Health]( [Stop Eating the Same Meals Each Week. It Could Affect Your Health]( [See this]( [Spotify Is Giving Its Home Screen a Makeover]( [Spotify Is Giving Its Home Screen a Makeover]( [See this]( [Apple's New App for Classical Music Arrives on March 28]( [Apple's New App for Classical Music Arrives on March 28]( [See this]( [March Madness 2023: How To Watch Selection Sunday and More]( [March Madness 2023: How To Watch Selection Sunday and More]( [See this]( [Sonos Reveals Era 100 and Era 300 Speakers with Spatial Audio]( [Sonos Reveals Era 100 and Era 300 Speakers with Spatial Audio]( [See this]( CNET RECOMMENDS [Grab This 65-Inch LG C2 OLED TV for $1,697 and Get $170 In Bonus Gift Cards]( Upgrade your entertainment setup and score discounts and free extras on one of our favorite high-end TVs. [Best AirPods Deals: See the Biggest Discounts on Latest AirPods and Beats Earbuds]( Looking for deals on AirPods in 2023? Here are all of the best prices around. [Best Walmart Deals: Apple Pencil 2, Beats Earbuds and More]( There are thousands of deals available at Walmart. These are the ones that you need to see. display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2019px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; Trouble viewing this email? [View online](. This newsletter is a service of [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center.]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy]( © 2023 CNET, A Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. CNET [235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.](#)