Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook L321X (no expandable memory)?

I noticed that the max for the XPS 13 (L321X) memory is 4 GB, and that memory is soldered on the motherboard. Is this true? Why do this? I looked forward to past the 8 GB or 16 GB.

-R-

Very little ultrabooks have expandable RAM - it does not work.

The slim form factor requires parts of low profile - which means that the RAM and CPU are all two hard soldered to the motherboard.  The other main benefits for system providers are cheaper production costs and built-in obsolescence (thanks, Apple, from that!).

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