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Originally Posted by DoubleF
Dell XPS are business grade models and perform a bit better than consumer grade lines like Inspiron for instance because they use higher quality parts than the consumer options. The XPS is not a bad option. It's worth considering. As with all electronics, you randomly run into lemons. Dell is pretty good at replacing things though.
CroFlames discussing the HP Elite book is another business grade option along with the Probook. Those aren't bad as well.
Toshiba has the Tecra line.
Lenovo has the X and T series which are my personal favourite.
Usually swapping out the hard drive yourself for an SSD is the cheapest way to go. My personal favourite is the Samsung 840 (250GB) and 850 EVO (500GB) which are great price, reliability and speed.
The keyboard thing isn't a huge deal. There's just some ultraportables being made these days with super cramped keyboard that are flimsy feeling and overly sensitive IMO. Many business grade laptops make sure the keyboard is easy to use over long periods of time. Many commercial grade laptops don't care and give you cramped keyboards with num pads so they can list it as a "bonus" on the spec sheet.
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Got the XPS 13 Non-Touch 256 SSD laptop, can't wait to see how it turns out.
You're probably right I might have been able to get a lower price model to swap out with my own SSD but I thought I'd give this one a whirl...will update when I receive to give my thoughts.
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