If people class that as the future then we're in trouble. Stick Apple on it and people seem to loose common sense and reasonable judgement.
I would stick with the Dell XPS 13. It's better reviewed, better spec, better battery life. More ports..... you can even get a better res on the Dell if you pay $300 USD more. Still cheaper than the Apple.
All for a reasonable price and a lot cheaper than the over priced Apple.