Dell’s new, smaller, lighter, and nearly portless 2026 XPS 13 isn’t just hoping to compete with Apple’s cheapest MacBook on sleek looks. It also seeks to carve out a niche as the first to enter the PC market with a new Intel chip and a price tag sure to make both college students and Apple fans turn their heads. Here’s the first thing you’ll want to pay attention to: the new version of the XPS 13 starts at $700. Students can nab it for $600. For that price, Dell promises you’ll get an all-CNC aluminum shell that won’t feel nearly as cheap as the traditional PC you’ll find at this price. From the jump, Dell is openly hoping to compete with the $600 MacBook Neo and its high-quality construction. And you know what? It’s been a hot minute since most manufacturers appeared serious about making affordable PCs that don’t feel as flimsy as a frisbee. Dell promises even more amenities. The XPS 13 sports a touchscreen with a respectable 2,560 x 1,600 resolution.…