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Update on XPS 13/15 2016 Developer Edition availability
Any news on the availability for any of the new XPS machines in a Developer Edition?
And do you know exactly what specifications will be used? I.e. 13? 15? Ram/screen/etc.?
Thanks, Phil.
Elax75
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March 3rd, 2016 03:00
Hi Sputnik team, any news re availability and launch dates in Europe ?
Axel
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March 3rd, 2016 07:00
I'm not from Dell or anything. But i'm almost sure they are "working on it as we speak".
I think we just need to be patient.
hannespe
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March 3rd, 2016 08:00
Hi Axel,
since I ordered one last week with Ubuntu pre-installed in Switzerland via email/telephone ordering I think it is already available. The status is "shipping".
It just not yet in the online configurator.
Just call them and ask!
Cheers.
Hannes
alesfo
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March 3rd, 2016 09:00
Hi Hannes,
I am also based in Switzerland and tried to order it. Indeed it is not available online, and even on the phone I did not manage to speak to an operator. I got a recorded message that referred me to the website.
I used the contact form online, and I was called back by someone that thought that (since I used the "education" form) I wanted to buy a large number of laptops. I actually plan to purchase the laptop through my university, but to get only one
Which number did you call?
DELL-Barton George
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March 3rd, 2016 10:00
Hi Axel,
I just pinged them again. I appreciate your patience
thanks for the support!
aaahaaap
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March 3rd, 2016 11:00
Hi Jared,
First of all, thanks for working on proper Linux support! Also, it's great that you guys are pushing both the Distro as well as the hardware vendors to upstream changes/fixes.
I am looking at a Precision 5510 as my potential new development machine and have a couple of questions:
- Are the fixes that have been done published anywhere? Git(Hub) repo somewhere maybe?
- It seems like it's impossible to order a 5510 without the integrated graphics. Is this just an options that's missing or is it really not possible? I know they're no longer called "developer edition", but I'd guess the majority of developers doesn't need an external GPU.
If there is no 5510 available without external GPU can the option be enabled to fully disable the external GPU in the bios?
- Parallel to this, will there be a version with the Iris Pro Graphics P580 instead of the HD Graphics P530 the CPU's that are available now have?
FYI, I live in Europe as well (Netherlands) and both the XPS 13 and Precision 5510 can't be ordered with Ubuntu from the website.
Thanks again and have a nice day!
fes016
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March 3rd, 2016 12:00
Ubuntu Linux 14.04 has been available for the Precision 5510 for nearly a month now, at least. I had checked the Dell website around Feb. 9th (according to my own post on the Notebookreview.com forums), and Ubuntu Linux was listed as an option.
DELL-Barton George
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March 3rd, 2016 13:00
FES016,
Which country are you in? It has been available here in the states for a bit. By Europe has been a bit spotty.
thanks!
m4r71n
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March 4th, 2016 08:00
In the UK I'm still eagerly awaiting the release, I wonder if there should be a bleeding edge release for those that are OK with support not quite being finished.
tech.nik
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March 4th, 2016 08:00
You said 3 weeks ago that the XPS 13 will be coming in weeks not months. Do you have a better idea of the timeline now ?
Are we talking of days now ? :)
Thanks for your work !
blu3poptart
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March 4th, 2016 08:00
Hello,
Are there any updates on availability? I was told that more information would be available beginning early next month.
Thanks!
Elax75
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March 4th, 2016 08:00
Hi everyone. Thx a lot for the tip Hannes. I called Dell France and was also able to order by phone (actually i have not yet, just want to check with a reseller if i can get a better deal...).
So i confirm that you can order the precision 5510 ubuntu edition by phone, at least in France, and that's awesome !!!
UHD or FHD is now the only question remaining for me :-)
Cheers everyone, esp Barton, Jared and the sputnik team.
Axel
mstucki
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March 4th, 2016 08:00
Unfortunately, that still hits it.
So, where are the teasers? :-)
DELL-Barton George
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March 4th, 2016 08:00
Hi Tech.nik,
Which country are you in? US launch is right around the corner. Europe a bit behind.
Im being vague because of the slim chance that something will come up that pushes the launch back. Dont want to promise and then not deliver :)
thanks for your patience and support!
antosecret
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March 4th, 2016 11:00
Has anyone tried it in the US?