# Border-Slimming Laptops Dell's Newly Upgraded Laptop Offers Structural and Aesthetic Improvements By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upgraded-laptop References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/15/dell-xps-13-with-7th-gen-core/) & [dell](http://www.dell.com/ca/p/xps-13-9350-laptop/pd) The [Dell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-xps-2024) XP 13 is a newly upgraded laptop that takes unabashedly full advantage of the newest generation of [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xps-9345) Core processors. This laptop, whose first edition gained a lot of rave reviews for its border-reducing display, comes equipped with new Intel [Core i3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enterprise-laptop), i5 and i7 processing options as well as boosted battery life. Depending on the display and processing power options chosen, this upgraded laptop can cost anywhere between $799 and $1,299. Lovers of stand-out laptop design can opt for the beautiful rose gold model, which looks stunning against the near-borderless display. The Dell XP 13 laptop is a great example of a computing product being upgraded to keep up with newer technologies whilst retaining its aesthetic appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Borderless Displays:** Innovative laptop displays that maximize screen-to-bezel ratio can disrupt the traditional laptop market. - **Powerful Processing Options:** New advancements in processing technology offer opportunities for laptop manufacturers to create optimal performance computing systems. - **Colorful Laptop Designs:** Distinctive laptop designs in eye-catching colors can make products stand out in a market dominated by black, gray and silver devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Hardware Manufacturing:** Innovative laptop displays, powerful processing options and distinctive designs are creating opportunities for manufacturers to differentiate their products in a crowded market. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** The latest generation of laptops offer boundary-breaking features and capabilities, providing powerful selling points that can entice consumers to upgrade their devices. - **Gaming Hardware Manufacturing:** Borderless displays and powerful processing options can offer gaming laptop manufacturers the chance to create immersive and high-performance devices for gamers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Thin Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xps-9345.md) - [Refreshed Professional Laptop Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-xps-2024.md) - [Restructured Laptop Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-xps.md) - [Crystal-Clear Convertible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalclear-convertible-laptop.md) - [13-Inch Reversible Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spectre-x360-13-5.md) - [Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-laptop.md) - [Ultra-Portable Thin Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-prestige-13-evo.md) - [High End Lightweight Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkpad-x1-extreme.md) - [Lightweight Ultra-Slim Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraslim-laptop.md)