Dell XPS 13 looks like my next laptop. 3 lbs 8 hr battery life win 7 SSD backlit keyboard Sandy Bridge cpu USB 3.0 as long as I can find a way to connect to a monitor I'm gold http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kka9ndNH82o&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdWxZnCQ2SE&feature=player_embedded http://www.forbes.com/sites/rogerkay/2012/01/20/a-closer-look-at-the-dell-xps-13-ultrabook/
Why not? = = = = = Ports, Slots & Chassis Externally Accessible (1) USB 2.0 compliant ports (1) USB 2.0 compliant / e-SATA port with Powershare * * * * * * 15-pin VGA video connector IEEE compliant 1394a port Integrated network connector 10/100/1000 LAN (RJ45) 54mm Express Card slot Display Port * * * * * HDMI Port AC adapter connector Audio jacks (2 line-out, 1 Mic-in) = = = = = They have both 15-pin VGA video connnector and a HDMI port. Specs: http://www.dell.com/us/dfh/p/studio-xps-13/pd Do you really like the 1366 x 768 resolution and 13.3 inch screen?
Cool. Basically a MacBook Air with worse screen slower processor and BSODs, just to keep things fresh. EDIT: For those who haven't seen them, it's 128GB SSD, 768p screen, and Core i5-2467M (1.6 GHz) In all seriousness, you can pick those up all day long from the Apple refurb shop for $999. Install Windows and away you go...
I actually prefer the Dell design. And it has a smaller footprint to boot. And it is upgradeable to i7.
Detailed Information: -- Ultrathin laptop (0.24-0.71"/6-18mm) with Microsoft Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium; precision machined aluminum with a carbon fiber composite base -- Intel Core i5 2467M and i7 2637M processor choices -- 13.3" HD WLED, 300-nit (1366x768) 720p; edge-to-edge hardened Gorilla Glass -- Intel HD 3000 video graphicsxii -- 4GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333Mhz memoryxii -- 128 GB SSD or 256GB SSD drive optionsiii -- Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard; glass integrated button touchpad with multi-gesture support -- Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230 802.11 A/G/N and Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivityxiii -- High definition audio with Waves MaxxAudio 4 -- Built-in 47WHr 6-cell battery (Dell XPS 13 batteries are built into the laptop and are not replaceable by the customer) offering up to eight hours, fifty-three minutes of battery lifev; 45W AC adaptor -- USB 3.0 (1) + USB 2.0 with PowerShare (1), mini Display-Port, and headset jack (1) -- Built-in 1.3MP webcam (H.264 enabled via Skypeiv) with dual array digital microphones -- Dell ProSupport for business customers, Dell Configuration Services and Windows Trusted Platform Module options for commercial models -- Dimensions: Height: 0.24-0.71" (6-18mm) / Width: 12.4" (316mm) / Depth 8.1" (205mm); Weight: starting at 2.99lbs (1.36 kg)ii Availability and Pricing: The XPS 13 will be available at the end of February in the United States through www.Dell.com , and in select retail stores nationwide at a starting price of $999 with an Intel Core i5 processor, 128GB SSD hard driveiii and 4GB memoryx. Customers can reserve the XPS 13 on www.dell.com starting today. The first 10,000 customers in the U.S. to purchase an XPS 13 will receive a free T-Mobile 4G Mobile HotSpot and 90 days of free mobile broadband service at up to 4G speeds on America's Largest 4G Network with no annual contract at time of purchasevi - a value of more than $200. The XPS 13 will be available in select geographies around the world in March 2012.