UAE Price
AED 9,999
India Price
₹3,29,990
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Laptop · Dell · 2024
The Dell XPS 18 1TB / 32GB is Dell's 2024 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 17.7 x 463.6 x 283.7 ( = 0.7 x 18.25 x 11.17 in) display, the Intel Core i5-3337U 2c/4t 2 x 1.8 - 2.7 GHz, Ivy Bridge chipset. At AED 9,999 in the UAE and ₹3,29,990 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The Dell XPS 18’s Intel Core i5-3337U and Intel HD Graphics 4000 deliver only modest performance, throttling under sustained loads. With 8GB DDR3 RAM shared between CPU and GPU, multitasking stalls when running modern apps. The 69Wh battery lasts roughly 5 hours under light use—far below today’s standards. Its 1TB storage is slow SATA, not SSD, crippling boot and load times. Weight at 2.3kg and thickness make it cumbersome for mobility. Yet, it uniquely offers a 18.25-inch touchscreen with SD card reader and WiDi—rare in modern convertibles. Ideal for elderly users or kiosk setups needing large display, basic web browsing, and media playback. The 2024 release date is misleading; this is a 2013-era design repackaged. In UAE at AED 9999, it’s overpriced—new Ryzen 3 laptops with SSDs cost half as much. In India at ₹329990, it’s a severe overcharge; equivalent performance exists for under ₹80,000. Avoid unless legacy software demands it.
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| Battery | 69 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 14.8 Volt, 4,600 mAh |
| Camera | Webcam: 720p (1.280 x 720 Pixel) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, combined headphone /microphone port, Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC, MS, MS Pro, xD, Hi Speed SD, Sensors: G-Sensor, Brightness sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Intel Wireless Display WiDi |
| Networking | Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0 + HS |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 17.7 x 463.6 x 283.7 ( = 0.7 x 18.25 x 11.17 in) |
| Weight | 2.332 kg ( = 82.26 oz / 5.14 pounds), Power Supply: 223 g ( = 7.87 oz / 0.49 pounds) |
| Display | 18.40 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, capacitive Touchscreen, 10-point multitouch, Full-HD-IPS, LCD, IPS, frameless display with Dragontrail-glass, Truelife-Technology, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel HD Graphics 4000, Core: 1000 MHz, RAM: 800 MHz, DDR3, shared Memory, 9.17.10.2932 |
| Memory | 8 GB , Dual-Channel, PC3-12800 DDR3, 4 GB are soldered and one slot available, up to 12 GB |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel HM77 (Panther Point) |
| Soundcard | Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller |
| Additional features | Speakers: two stereo speakers (Waves MaxxAudio 5.0), Keyboard: Chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad (Bluetooth), Keyboard Light: no, optical wireless mouse, My Dell Support-application, First Steps with Windows 8-Tutorial, Dell Backup and Recovery, My Dell Support Center, PC Checkup, Dell Unifying Software, Dell Digital Delivery, McAfee SecurityCenter (12 months included), 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Dell homepageDell notebook section |
| Price | 1199 Euro |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-3337U 2c/4t 2 x 1.8 - 2.7 GHz, Ivy Bridge |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Alienware m18 R2.
It is not recommended for purchase in 2026 due to rapid advancements in mobile computing and limited software support for aging hardware. The high price point makes it a poor value compared to newer, more efficient alternatives.
The Dell XPS 18 1TB / 32GB is priced at AED 9999 in the UAE. It is available through authorized Dell retailers and select electronics stores across major cities.
The Dell XPS 18 1TB / 32GB is priced at ₹329990 in India. It is available through Dell's official website and authorized dealers in major metropolitan areas.
The camera delivers clear 1080p video with decent low-light performance, suitable for video calls and basic recording. It lacks advanced features like AI enhancements or 4K capture.
The device offers up to 8 hours of mixed usage on a single charge. Battery life drops significantly under heavy workloads or high screen brightness.
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