New XPS 15 Laptop • Hacker News Board

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by alltakendamned » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:08 PM UTC

What's the release date for this machine ?

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by mamon » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:09 PM UTC

Unfortunately, supported version of Display Port is 1.2 not 1.3. Any idea how to connect 5k display to it? Will "made for Apple" LG UltraFine 5k work?

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by sethhochberg » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:10 PM UTC

sliken wrote: post #29

Roritharr wrote: post #18

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I just wish they'd give me this in a 13inch package. (like the Alienware 13, just with a more mature chassis)

Wouldn't that be the XPS13?

Can't get an XPS 13 with a discrete GPU, however

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by mozumder » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:10 PM UTC

Why would developers get a Windows laptop that don't have touch-screens?

It seems the entire purpose of Windows laptops would be to test out touch-screen capabilities for your Windows apps.

If you want to get a laptop without a touch screen, a Mac Book Pro would be the way to go. Especially with the great trackpad.

But otherwise it looks great. It just needs that touch-screen for developing touch-enabled apps.

Edit: Found that the touch-screen is an upgrade option.

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by mtrimpe » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:11 PM UTC

So can it run triple 4K displays when combined with a dock or not?

That's the only feature for which I still need a desktop computer and I would loooove to do without one.

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by mSparks » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:11 PM UTC

bdwalter wrote: post #19

I'd love to hear how this laptop runs Ubuntu or Mint.

dell "developer" releases come with linux preinstalled. so almost certainly. although i wouldnt touch ubuntu with a barge pole.

e.g.

http://www.dell.com/uk/business/p/xps-13-9350-laptop-ubuntu/...

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by erelde » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:11 PM UTC

sliken wrote: post #25

Does the tiny bezel mean a nostril cam like the XPS13?

Honestly I'd be (more than) fine with an XPS 13 without webcam and mic.

Actually I'd be so happy with a laptop like that. An XPS 13 without webcam and mic.

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by caleblloyd » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:11 PM UTC

sliken wrote: post #25

Does the tiny bezel mean a nostril cam like the XPS13?

Sure does, the 9550 has the nostril cam and this appears to be the same form factor. Definitely one of the worst parts of the XPS 13/15 line, otherwise they're solid choices.

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by bdwalter » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:12 PM UTC

caleblloyd wrote: post #30

bdwalter wrote: post #19

I'd love to hear how this laptop runs Ubuntu or Mint.

One of my co-workers has the current gen (9550) and Ubuntu 16.04 runs great on it. I think he's got an intel wifi card, I'd just check Linux compatibility with the Killer wifi card before going that route. It's easy enough to change a WiFi card out aftermarket if there is issues though, an Intel 8260 card will run you $30.

Does that include good working power management and a fully functioning touchpad? I went down the XPS13 Sputnik path and had endless disappointment with constant fixes.

Re: New XPS 15 Laptop

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Post by drewg123 » Tue, Dec 20, 2016, 2:12 PM UTC

caleblloyd wrote: post #30

bdwalter wrote: post #19

I'd love to hear how this laptop runs Ubuntu or Mint.

One of my co-workers has the current gen (9550) and Ubuntu 16.04 runs great on it. I think he's got an intel wifi card, I'd just check Linux compatibility with the Killer wifi card before going that route. It's easy enough to change a WiFi card out aftermarket if there is issues though, an Intel 8260 card will run you $30.

Is it really that easy to swap them out? Or does Dell lock-out non-whitelisted wifi in the BIOS like Lenovo does with thinkpads?