Revisiting Dell's XPS 13 Ultrabook, In Full HD
Software & First Boot
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Bearing in mind that this is a pre-production model, our system wasn't saddled with a bunch of bloatware. Most of what's installed hitched a ride with Windows 8. No third-party antivirus software or game trials came pre-installed, and to Dell's credit, that's more often the case than not these days with its XPS line.
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For those of you who are curious, you can kick the tires with Microsoft's subscription-based Office 365 suite via a 30-day trial. Dell is the only major OEM offering an Office 365 Home Premium trial subscription with the purchase of a new PC, whereas its competitors are pushing Office 2013.
A monthly subscription to Office 365 Home Premium runs $9.99, or you can pay $99.99 upfront for an entire year. Subscriptions cover up to 5 PCs (or Macs) and include 20GB of SkyDrive storage and 60 minutes of Skype calls per month.
