Dell Revives XPS 13 as MacBook Neo Competitor with Temporarily Discounted Price of $599

Dell has announced a new iteration of its iconic XPS 13 laptop, targeting students as a budget-friendly alternative to Apple’s MacBook Neo. The new model is set to launch in July and will start at $699 for the general public, although it can be purchased at a promotional student price of $599 until September. This pricing strategy places the XPS 13 directly comparable to the MacBook Neo, with students now able to purchase Apple’s budget laptop for $100 less. Measuring only 0.5 inches thick and weighing just 2.7 pounds, Dell claims its new XPS 13 is its thinnest and lightest iteration to date. With this announcement, Dell aims to challenge Apple’s dominance in the premium ultrabook market while offering a compelling value proposition for students seeking an affordable laptop solution.