Dell Goes for the Windows 8 Gold

With Microsoft's next-generation Windows 8 operating system set to launch later this month, Dell on Friday announced new computers that will support it: the Dell XPS 12 convertible laptop, the Dell XPS One 27 all-in-one desktop, and the Dell Inspiron One 23 all-in-one. Dell also announced an updated version of its XPS 13 laptop.

"Dell and Microsoft have strived to make technology more accessible and intuitive for more than two decades, and the introduction of new Dell PCs and Windows 8 software is another important milestone in this journey," said Sam Burd, vice president of the PC product group at Dell

Dell's new XPS product portfolio addresses a diverse set of needs, he added, and "is a key catalyst in making new touch-based computing experiences a reality."