None of the XPS 13 models have an nVidia GPU - they are all Intel GPU only.
The XPS 15 (9570) comes with either Intel or nVidia, depending on the configuration.
There is no way you could have a power-hungry nVidia GPU in the XPS 13 chassis - there's no way to dissipate the heat it generates. Yes, there are 13" systems with nVidia GPUs - the Alienware 13 is one. You'll also note it weighs about 2.6 kg (vs the XPS 9370, which weighs about 1.3 kg -- and the AW is appreciably bulkier. Even Razer, known for gaming notebooks, ships the Blade Stealth (a direct competitor for the XPS) with only Intel video (though if you have gaming aspirations, note that it supports external GPUs; Dell has no official support for them in the XPS line).
None of the XPS 13 models have an nVidia GPU - they are all Intel GPU only.
The XPS 15 (9570) comes with either Intel or nVidia, depending on the configuration.
There is no way you could have a power-hungry nVidia GPU in the XPS 13 chassis - there's no way to dissipate the heat it generates. Yes, there are 13" systems with nVidia GPUs - the Alienware 13 is one. You'll also note it weighs about 2.6 kg (vs the XPS 9370, which weighs about 1.3 kg -- and the AW is appreciably bulkier. Even Razer, known for gaming notebooks, ships the Blade Stealth (a direct competitor for the XPS) with only Intel video (though if you have gaming aspirations, note that it supports external GPUs; Dell has no official support for them in the XPS line).
Ok. Failed to notice the 13" one is Intel only in 2017 as well. But the question stands. Why can't the "Alpine White" color option (which is available in the 13" 2018 model) be available as well in the 15" model which have NVidia gpu? Is there any limitation forcing to forfeit the "Alpine White" color option in the xps 15" laptop which is the one big enough to hold an NVIdia gpu?
The only answer to that is likely know only inside Dell - could be marketing doesn't think the color will sell enough to justify, or it could be too expensive to make in that color.
White colors tend to be among the most expensive, since multiple coats of paint are required to produce the finish, meaning labor and material costs rise -- which the system price may not bear, or Dell figures people won't pay the extra in numbers large enough to justify production.
Look at new cars - just about all have black dashboards regardless of the interior color. It's simply less expensive and more efficient to produce them all the same way.
The only answer to that is likely know only inside Dell - could be marketing doesn't think the color will sell enough to justify, or it could be too expensive to make in that color.
White colors tend to be among the most expensive, since multiple coats of paint are required to produce the finish, meaning labor and material costs rise -- which the system price may not bear, or Dell figures people won't pay the extra in numbers large enough to justify production.
Look at new cars - just about all have black dashboards regardless of the interior color. It's simply less expensive and more efficient to produce them all the same way.
There is another post from another user asking about the possibility of the alpine white option existing in the 15" model and someone answered by saying that Dell was "considering" adding alpine white to the 15" lineup. IF Dell does go through with adding the alpine white color option to the 15" lineup. Will Dell retain the NVidia gpu option? And will it be available whether the user chooses alpine white or "black" in the "configure my build" page (that is. Setting "color" to "alpine white" won't deselect "Nvidia" gpu or auto-set gpu to "Intel")?
Besides. Your car analogy is wrong. A more accurate analogy would be (given that the color of the laptop's exterior compares to the color of the car's chassis, and the cpu and gpu compares to the car's engine, gearbox and accessories) that ALL THE AUTOMAKERS IN THE WORLD were forced, by a powerful 3rd-party (f.e: THE USA GOV), to section ALL THEIR CAR LINEUPS in 2 sets. Set one comes with the chassis in all the possible colors (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, silver, gold, white, etc) except black AND LIMITED TO a 3 speed manual gearbox, NO A/C (interior laid out in a way that specificaly prevents installing one such units after-market), NO in-car entertainment (again, interior layout meant to prevent after-market installation of such option) AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT LAID OUT TO PREVENT INSTALLATION OF ENGINE'S OTHER THAN 177 cubic inches (2.90 L) inline 4-cylinder engine@. WHICH TOP OUT AT 20HP @ 72KM/H. And set two, chassis ENTIRELLY BLACK, NO OTHER COLOR CHOICE, AND CLEAR, UNREMOVABLE PAINT COAT DESIGNED TO PREVENT CAR PAINT FROM APPLYING PROPERLY AND WITH ALL FANCY OPTIONS AND ACCESORIES AVAILABLE, A/C, IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT, ETC BUILT-IN, 6 speed manual gearbox OR automatic gearbox AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT ABLE TO TAKE ALL THE BEST, FASTEST +500HP @ +300KM/H ENGINES IN THE MARKET. And ALL THE TECH SUPPORT PERSONNEL WERE ORDERED TO GIVE VAGUE ANSWERS AND LIE ABOUT WHY THERE IS NO CAR WITH ALL EXTRAS, FAST ENGINE AND COLOR CHASSIS IN THE MARKET.
P.D: anti-profanity filter flagged the abbreviation used to refer to the "cubic inches" measure unit.
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October 1st, 2018 16:00
None of the XPS 13 models have an nVidia GPU - they are all Intel GPU only.
The XPS 15 (9570) comes with either Intel or nVidia, depending on the configuration.
There is no way you could have a power-hungry nVidia GPU in the XPS 13 chassis - there's no way to dissipate the heat it generates. Yes, there are 13" systems with nVidia GPUs - the Alienware 13 is one. You'll also note it weighs about 2.6 kg (vs the XPS 9370, which weighs about 1.3 kg -- and the AW is appreciably bulkier. Even Razer, known for gaming notebooks, ships the Blade Stealth (a direct competitor for the XPS) with only Intel video (though if you have gaming aspirations, note that it supports external GPUs; Dell has no official support for them in the XPS line).
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Ok. Failed to notice the 13" one is Intel only in 2017 as well. But the question stands. Why can't the "Alpine White" color option (which is available in the 13" 2018 model) be available as well in the 15" model which have NVidia gpu? Is there any limitation forcing to forfeit the "Alpine White" color option in the xps 15" laptop which is the one big enough to hold an NVIdia gpu?
ejn63
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The only answer to that is likely know only inside Dell - could be marketing doesn't think the color will sell enough to justify, or it could be too expensive to make in that color.
White colors tend to be among the most expensive, since multiple coats of paint are required to produce the finish, meaning labor and material costs rise -- which the system price may not bear, or Dell figures people won't pay the extra in numbers large enough to justify production.
Look at new cars - just about all have black dashboards regardless of the interior color. It's simply less expensive and more efficient to produce them all the same way.
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October 1st, 2018 19:00
There is another post from another user asking about the possibility of the alpine white option existing in the 15" model and someone answered by saying that Dell was "considering" adding alpine white to the 15" lineup. IF Dell does go through with adding the alpine white color option to the 15" lineup. Will Dell retain the NVidia gpu option? And will it be available whether the user chooses alpine white or "black" in the "configure my build" page (that is. Setting "color" to "alpine white" won't deselect "Nvidia" gpu or auto-set gpu to "Intel")?
Besides. Your car analogy is wrong. A more accurate analogy would be (given that the color of the laptop's exterior compares to the color of the car's chassis, and the cpu and gpu compares to the car's engine, gearbox and accessories) that ALL THE AUTOMAKERS IN THE WORLD were forced, by a powerful 3rd-party (f.e: THE USA GOV), to section ALL THEIR CAR LINEUPS in 2 sets. Set one comes with the chassis in all the possible colors (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, silver, gold, white, etc) except black AND LIMITED TO a 3 speed manual gearbox, NO A/C (interior laid out in a way that specificaly prevents installing one such units after-market), NO in-car entertainment (again, interior layout meant to prevent after-market installation of such option) AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT LAID OUT TO PREVENT INSTALLATION OF ENGINE'S OTHER THAN 177 cubic inches (2.90 L) inline 4-cylinder engine@. WHICH TOP OUT AT 20HP @ 72KM/H. And set two, chassis ENTIRELLY BLACK, NO OTHER COLOR CHOICE, AND CLEAR, UNREMOVABLE PAINT COAT DESIGNED TO PREVENT CAR PAINT FROM APPLYING PROPERLY AND WITH ALL FANCY OPTIONS AND ACCESORIES AVAILABLE, A/C, IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT, ETC BUILT-IN, 6 speed manual gearbox OR automatic gearbox AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT ABLE TO TAKE ALL THE BEST, FASTEST +500HP @ +300KM/H ENGINES IN THE MARKET. And ALL THE TECH SUPPORT PERSONNEL WERE ORDERED TO GIVE VAGUE ANSWERS AND LIE ABOUT WHY THERE IS NO CAR WITH ALL EXTRAS, FAST ENGINE AND COLOR CHASSIS IN THE MARKET.
P.D: anti-profanity filter flagged the abbreviation used to refer to the "cubic inches" measure unit.
ejn63
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You'll have to wait and see what Dell releases. The rest is moot - and since the 9570 is selling very well as is, you may be in for a long wait.