Dell Inspiron 13 7000 Series 2-in-1 prices and specs

Dell has applied a Special Edition tag to its 13-inch standard Inspiron 13 7000 2-in-1, delivering a refined chassis with diamond-cut detailing and a 256GB solid-state drive. You still get the same 360-degree rotating hinge and a full-HD touch screen offered on the standard version, plus more than 8 hours of battery life. The Inspiron 13 7000 Special Edition (starting at $799; $1,000 as reviewed) isn't cheap, but it provides strong performance in a sleek package.

THE GOOD The Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 comes with all the trimmings -- a slim metal chassis, backflipping touchscreen, speedy solid state drive and accurate touchpad -- for hundreds less than you'd expect. A face-recognizing camera, rare for any laptop, is icing on the cake.

THE BAD The glossy touchscreen creates distracting reflections, and a poorly-placed power button is easy to press by accident. Uninspired design, heavier than competing laptops and battery life is slightly below average.

THE BOTTOM LINE Whether you need a 13-inch portable or a 15-inch workhorse, the Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 offers unheard-of value for money. You can invest in an external battery pack to extend its battery life.

The traditional 13-inch laptop PC has almost vanished during 2016 as more and more manufacturers deliver 13-inch 2-in-1 designs that allow customers to use the device as either a laptop or a tablet. Unfortunately, most 2-in-1 devices are a compromise between the functionality of a traditional notebook and the convenience of a tablet. This is where the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 2016 edition might make an impact. While another 2-in-1 with a 13.3-inch display is nothing new, this Dell promises to deliver solid build quality and excellent overall performance in a relatively lightweight package for an affordable price.

Read our Dell Inspiron 13 7000 review to see if this device makes the ideal student laptop/tablet hybrid.