Unsolved
This post is more than 5 years old
3 Posts
6
13044773
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.
tranceash
10 Posts
0
March 14th, 2016 19:00
Hi Barton
Is dell going provide drivers for that dock .
Is this page information accurate
https://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN301105
A
cloojure
76 Posts
0
March 14th, 2016 23:00
I have an XPS 13 (9333 from 2014) that is running great on Ubuntu 15.10 and the Dell D3100 dock since October. (See related posting for more info).
DELL-Jared D
350 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 02:00
I don't believe that is part of the standard testing, but I've had it work on the Broadwell XPS 13 (9343) in Linux.
DELL-Jared D
350 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 02:00
The display adapters (USB-C to HDMI, VGA and DP) are tested and supported.
tranceash
10 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 02:00
How can I connect 2 1080p screens does the mini display port on that adapter support MST
rcatajar
6 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 03:00
Hi guys,
Thanks for the updates. I got my Precision 5510 and I'm very happy with it (and Ubuntu runs greats, congratz!).
I'm looking into accessories to hook up external display. You mentionned the fact that usb-c to VGA or HDMI is working fine. Do you by any chances know if the "USB-C to HDMI/VGA/Ethernet/USB 3.0" adapter will work ? (My goal is to use it to hook up my HDMI display and an ethernet cable at the same time).
http://accessories.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=470-ABHH (link updated to reflect current offering)
Thanks,
Romain
mstucki
6 Posts
1
March 15th, 2016 10:00
Really sorry to say, but in summary those are too many compromises to take:
I was really looking forward to this device and been following this thread for a long time now, but in the end I decided that a Lenovo X1 fits my needs much more than this.
Just wanted to let you know and I hope it's received as a constructive critism. I would have loved to buy the XPS 13, but I really think that there is still much room for improvement...
jefish
46 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 14:00
"You can add memory to XPS, there are 2 slots."
Nope, RAM is soldered on. No slots.
root_kit
15 Posts
1
March 15th, 2016 14:00
Hi Mstucki,
I've had this same debate too. Curious your thoughts on this:
Best of luck, if you go the Lenovo route try the FLEN*2V promotion via that promo website (google search that code), prices basically low enough you won't even need to call and haggle.
root_kit
15 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 14:00
deleted. Fixed prior post.
DELL-Barton George
7 Technologist
7 Technologist
•
538 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 14:00
MStucki,
thanks for your input and sorry to see you go.
Best of luck and maybe we'll see you back in these forums in the future.
Barton
tormen
4 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 16:00
Dear Barton George,
it is really admirable what you are doing @Dell and THANKS for the linux support !!
Any idea how long (days ? weeks ?) it will take for the XPC 13 2016 Developer Edition to arrive in France and/or Germany and/or UK ?
My MacBookPro is in repair for the 3rd time in 3 month and my old Sony's 1st gen. core cpu is breaking down. I need a new notebook. Now.
Thanks a lot for a hint on this.
Tormen
mstucki
6 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 17:00
Hi!
Thanks for the feedback. See my answers:
Thanks also for mentioning the promo code, however this is US only. Besides this, I already ordered :-)
Cheers! (and let's stop the discussion here, since this forum is not about Lenovo computers...)
Hey Barton,
many thanks for the work you're doing here with your team. I really like the intention of project Sputnik, however as long as I need to buy a Linux optimized hardware model only because of a ~10 USD price difference for the Wifi chipset, I still have hard times to see the success in it. If that Broadcom Wifi adapter didn't exist in the main 9350 models, there wouldn't even be a need to wait for the Developer Edition. It would simply be a software addon that could be ordered together with any XPS 13 model. (Would be too good to be true...)
I will for sure check back in the future, but I guess the situation will only improve if people also share their not so positive feedback...
Best regards, Michael
tranceash
10 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 20:00
If only I knew this Docking station (OneLink+ Dock) is fully compatible with Linux . I would have gone for the X1 . I have already bought the XPS13 and WD15 thinking this is the 4 iteration they would have nailed everything. But I was wrong.
I am now hoping the type-c WD15 will work by the end of the month otherwise I am stuck with a machine where I cant use 2 screens and have to buy an additional adapter to make only 1 screen work or buy 2 new monitors to use in MST mode . Oh what a mess for replacing my mac to this machine. I am already regretting it
tranceash
10 Posts
0
March 15th, 2016 20:00
Michael the broadcom drivers are working on the Ubuntu 16.10 beta 1. The final release will be out on 21st April
The more pressing issue is none of their type-c dock is working on linux .