Dell XPS 15 9560 Review

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Post by mcone » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 12:41 PM UTC

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Post by NedIsakoff » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:03 PM UTC

It looks good, but seriously one big thing that's a no-no for me is only HDMI1.4 (not HDMI2.0). It means that you can't do 4K@60Hz.

Re: Dell XPS 15 9560 Review

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Post by chimeracoder » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:05 PM UTC

I've used the XPS 13 Developer Edition (ie, running Linux) as my daily driver since 2012. For me, it's been way more reliable than either the ThinkPad X1 or even the MacBook Pro, both of which I used as my work laptops during that same time (running Linux and OS X respectively).

I've been hoping to upgrade to the 15-inch for a while, because I like larger screens. It's nice to see the review of this point release version.

Re: Dell XPS 15 9560 Review

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Post by chimeracoder » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:07 PM UTC

NedIsakoff wrote: post #2

It looks good, but seriously one big thing that's a no-no for me is only HDMI1.4 (not HDMI2.0). It means that you can't do 4K@60Hz.

> seriously one big thing that's a no-no for me is only HDMI1.4 (not HDMI2.0). It means that you can't do 4K@60Hz.

You can, using the Thunderbolt 3 port. I run my XPS 13 at 4K@60Hz using the mini-DP port, and Thunderbolt 3 is capable of that and more.

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Post by wslh » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:08 PM UTC

If you want to buy one you should extend your analysis beyond the hardware specs because the software and operating systems are not ready yet. I can give the example of the latest XPS 13 2-1 where Office applications like Outlook cannot recognize a monitor with a different resolution and the fonts are blurred. Look for example at https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Office-apps-appear-... high DPI is a whole issue.

I can give many other examples with drivers support. For example, if I unplug the notebook from the dock the audio playback doesn't work again if I don't reboot the computer or remove/reinstall the driver.

It would ve nice to hear about a critical analysis in Linux.

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Post by JoshTriplett » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:09 PM UTC

NedIsakoff wrote: post #2

It looks good, but seriously one big thing that's a no-no for me is only HDMI1.4 (not HDMI2.0). It means that you can't do 4K@60Hz.

The USB-C port provides Thunderbolt/DisplayPort, which can easily do 4K@60.

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Post by remotebug » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:10 PM UTC

That looks like an amazing machine. Is it the same as in this review https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-XPS-15-9560-i7-7700HQ-UHD... from 4 months ago?

I had lots of annoyance with a previous Optimus based notebook. How has the situation of bumblebee and primusrun and dualbooting improved in the past two years?

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Post by clvx » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:13 PM UTC

chimeracoder wrote: post #3

I've used the XPS 13 Developer Edition (ie, running Linux) as my daily driver since 2012. For me, it's been way more reliable than either the ThinkPad X1 or even the MacBook Pro, both of which I used as my work laptops during that same time (running Linux and OS X respectively). I've been hoping to upgrade to the 15-inch for a while, because I like larger screens. It's nice to see the review of this point release ver…

I have the xps13 2016 dev edition too, and it's a solid laptop. Let me ask you which dongle do you use to connect to external hdmi monitors? I got this one[1] a while ago, but it doesn't output more than 800x600. I use the wd15 at home without issues, but it's not suitable for traveling.

[1] https://www.amazon.com/Dell-Adapter-Type-Ethernet-470-ABQN/d...

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Post by jarym » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:15 PM UTC

I've all but given up hope on Apple bothering with 32Gb RAM.

Been researching the Dell alternatives (XPS and Precision) for a couple of months now. Very tempting machines indeed. I just want to see one in real life to see what the build quality feels like.

Pssst.. Mr Schiller... it seems it is possible to stick 32Gb of RAM into a laptop AND have decent battery life. Well, that is unless you're intent on giving your products anorexia which it seems you are.

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Post by ClassyJacket » Mon, Jul 31, 2017, 1:15 PM UTC

chimeracoder wrote: post #4

NedIsakoff wrote: post #2

It looks good, but seriously one big thing that's a no-no for me is only HDMI1.4 (not HDMI2.0). It means that you can't do 4K@60Hz.

> seriously one big thing that's a no-no for me is only HDMI1.4 (not HDMI2.0). It means that you can't do 4K@60Hz. You can, using the Thunderbolt 3 port. I run my XPS 13 at 4K@60Hz using the mini-DP port, and Thunderbolt 3 is capable of that and more.

Not to a TV, tho, which makes it a deal breaker for me. They should put a proper HDMI port.