How simple is the "Touchpad integrated" notebook PC?(Kenta Yamaguchi) -Person -Yahoo! News

Dell has announced a new notebook PC in line with the "CES 2022" held in Las Vegas.Among them, "XPS 13 Plus" has attracted a simple design like never before, such as integrating the touchpad into the palm rest part.

Among the "XPS" series for creators, a 13 -inch notebook model is popular with mobile workers who want to work regardless of location.Among them, "XPS 13 Plus", which appeared this time, has adopted a fairly attacked design.

The first thing to look at is that the touchpad that should be in front of the keyboard appears to be "no".In fact, it seems to be located near the center, but it is integrated with the palm rest, which is the part of the palm, and the border is invisible.

The function key is also characteristic.Generally, keys such as F1 to F12, which are located at the top of the keyboard, are installed as an electrostatic touch key instead of a physical key.It seems that you can switch to a function key or delete the display.

The keyboard itself is also devised.The gap between the keys and the key emphasizes the impression of a flat board.In general, reducing the key top has the effect of preventing key pressing, but it can be said to be a retrospective attempt.

Although it is difficult to understand from the photo, it seems that the speakers are also installed inside the keyboard.In general, it is often mounted on the bottom like the previous model, or a small hole for speakers is often opened like a net near the keyboard, but the person in charge of the product reduces such visual elements and simplifies it.He says he has the aim.

Can minimal and usability be compatible?

There have been several "inventions" in the past, and recently there is a "touch bar" of the MacBook Pro.However, it seems that the user was generally unpopular, and Apple has decided to abolish the touch bar with the latest model and return to a physical key.

Also, the design of the touchpad integrated with Palm Rest may also be controversial.For example, when you are lined up in stores, some people may misunderstand that this model has no touchpad because this model has no touchpad.

As my smartphone and tablet approached a simple single plate, I feel that the design of the laptop has also flowed to the minimal.I also think that it is better to have less logo around the screen and unnecessary characters.In order to concentrate on the information on the screen, it is the idea that we want you to be as simple as possible outside the screen.

On the other hand, even if it looks good, it may not be widely accepted if there is a part that is inconvenient.Since Dell has launched a new XPS model every year in Japan, we are expecting the development after spring 2022.