I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Dell XPS 13 — here's why I returned to Windows
Laptops I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Dell XPS 13 — here's why I returned to Windows Opinion By Tony Polanco Published 5 August 2026 It’s a beautiful and well-performing laptop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Last week, when I started using the Dell XPS 13 (2026), I was drawn right back by the hardware.As a former Windows superuser and Microsoft fan, I have to admit that even with 8GB of RAM, the XPS 13 is one of the best Windows laptops for productivity needs. It won me back to the PC side, and it could keep you there, too.
- ▪Laptops I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Dell XPS 13 — here's why I returned to Windows Opinion By Tony Polanco Published 5 August 2026 It’s a beautiful and well-performing laptop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an
- ▪Last week, when I started using the Dell XPS 13 (2026), I was drawn right back by the hardware.As a former Windows superuser and Microsoft fan, I have to admit that even with 8GB of RAM, the XPS 13 is one of the best Windows laptops for pro
- ▪It won me back to the PC side, and it could keep you there, too.
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Laptops I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Dell XPS 13 — here's why I returned to Windows Opinion By Tony Polanco Published 5 August 2026 It’s a beautiful and well-performing laptop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I’ve been a tech journalist for nearly a decade, reviewing Windows 11 when it launched, testing countless Windows Insider builds, and giving my thoughts to readers on the best laptops for multiple publications.But two and a half years ago, I became dissatisfied with Windows.
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