I am desparately waiting for an XPS13, even better if there is a beefier XPS15 with 15.6" 1080p screen, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, dedicated GPU (apart from Iris Pro for GPGPU development ..not just for gaming..an added non-Intel GPU hardware will be a benefit), long-life battery and no Windows key..:)
Any idea on when we'll see something from Dell? I have a Studio 15 that's been serving me well for years, but is long overdue to be replaced by something sexier and faster. MacBook Pro is tempting, but I'd rather stick with Dell. Can you comment on any timeline about Haskell availability in the XPS laptop product line, please?
Basically, what I am looking for is an upgraded version of the Developer Edition; something inbetween the existing XPS DE and an Macbook Pro Retina:
Up-to-date processor and graphics (Haswell will do for both, assumably).
Thin an light (no DVD drive required)
RAM (8 GB or even better 16 GB).
SSD (256 GB / 512 GB)
Thunderbolt port
High/Ultrahigh Resolution (current spec will suffice; higher appreciated)
Sidenote: no touch, please. Other than some commented, I do not want or believe touch is the future - not on this kind of device. I observe (Engadget Review?) commenting on this, however, I doubt touch is desirable on a laptop. It is NOT ergonomic, and I certainly do not want fingerprints and alike on my venerable notebook's display.
Also, it appears to me current marketshare of touch-notebooks proves me correct. Well, we'll see...
Long/ultralong battery life (Again, see Apple's Retina lineup)
In general, the current XPS DE is quite it. If I had it my way, I'd go for an Haswell upgraded XPS with improved battery life.
Overall Linux compatibility given (do not like Gnome/Unity, prefer KDE on SuSE/Manjaro) this would do it for me.
I keep checking various tech sites for rumors of this release. This device has always had late updates to the new processors, so it probably won't happen for a few months, but figured I'll chime in.
Things I care about (which are basically the current specs, just with Haswell):
Updated screen quality (not size, maybe 1200p, but not needed).
8GB or 16GB (for VM use)
256GB or more (hybrid or pure SSD).
HDMI Full Sized
2 USB 3.0
i7 28w variant.
Things that could be left out and I would still purchase.
Dedicated Graphics
Thunderbolt
Touch Screen
If the Razer Blade wouldn't have went the low quality screen new laptop it would have already been pre-ordered.
Sad to say, while I've owned the XPS 13, XPS One 27, I'm in the market for a new rig in less than a month, so it would force me to jump brands (probably Apple even though I'm still going to run Linux / Windows on it).
Hi Barton and Sputnik team! I also registered just to post on this thread!
I am currently using a Dell Studio XPS 13 from 2009, and as far as I am concerned, the new Dell XPS 13 is the only logical choice for an upgrade. Please put in a good word for further refreshes of this device!
I would be absolutely thrilled to have a Dell XPS 13 with a Haswell processor, 8+GB of RAM, and a 1920x1080 or better screen. I am waiting for this exact machine to be refreshed, so I can retire my current machine.
The demand for this device exists! Please do everything in your power to ensure that this fantastic machine gets a refresh with a Haswell processor!
Those waiting for Haswell on the high end Dell's (Precision laptop, etc) would probably be better served to look at HP's Elitebooks. They will have Haswell units out long, long before Dell.
Not an option for me. I am shopping for a top-notch Windows-free notebook.
So its either a top device with excellent Linux support - or a Mac
Apple is my benchmark, really.
Build quality is stunning, as is the OS. The XPS DE is so far the only notebook tha can compete imo, due to its lightness, build quality and Linux support.
For me the MBA is still out. No 1080p display (only 1440 by 900). It does have an HD 5000 level i7. So close to being an awesome machine.
Now it's between the XPS 13 and the Sony Vaio Pro 13. Sony's doesn't start shipping until July 2nd, so I'm fine delaying my pre-order a little bit.
Ha, MattDella, that would be nice also. I'm a Visual Studio type developer, so I personally could go either way since I like the new Windows logo (just saving a few dollars since I have keys from work).
sunnyp101
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June 5th, 2013 11:00
Barton,
I am desparately waiting for an XPS13, even better if there is a beefier XPS15 with 15.6" 1080p screen, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, dedicated GPU (apart from Iris Pro for GPGPU development ..not just for gaming..an added non-Intel GPU hardware will be a benefit), long-life battery and no Windows key..:)
Hope Dell releases something soon...
pcnix
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June 5th, 2013 20:00
Any idea on when XPS 12 with Haswell will be made available for purchase? Is it possible to preorder if its far off?
Zopanp
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June 6th, 2013 05:00
Something like the new razer blade in term of power and size woud be nice but with a higher screen resolution!
btw black aluminum looks really nice!
DELL-Barton George
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June 7th, 2013 13:00
Hey @stibb,
Thanks for the support. Unfortunately I cant comment on future products :)
thanks
stibb
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June 7th, 2013 13:00
Hi Barton :)
Any idea on when we'll see something from Dell? I have a Studio 15 that's been serving me well for years, but is long overdue to be replaced by something sexier and faster. MacBook Pro is tempting, but I'd rather stick with Dell. Can you comment on any timeline about Haskell availability in the XPS laptop product line, please?
thanks
stibb
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June 8th, 2013 11:00
I agree with Max, except Thunderbolt port isn't important to me.
So:
- Haswell i7
- 16GB of RAM
- 256 or more GB of SSD
- High/Ultrahigh Resolution (current spec will suffice; higher appreciated)
- touch not needed
If you had it today, I would buy it today - now.
If Dell waits too long to enter the market with something like this, I will buy something from Asus or Apple.
Thanks for the good work, Dell!
Max.Moarle
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June 8th, 2013 11:00
Basically, what I am looking for is an upgraded version of the Developer Edition; something inbetween the existing XPS DE and an Macbook Pro Retina:
Up-to-date processor and graphics (Haswell will do for both, assumably).
Thin an light (no DVD drive required)
RAM (8 GB or even better 16 GB).
SSD (256 GB / 512 GB)
Thunderbolt port
High/Ultrahigh Resolution (current spec will suffice; higher appreciated)
Sidenote: no touch, please. Other than some commented, I do not want or believe touch is the future - not on this kind of device. I observe (Engadget Review?) commenting on this, however, I doubt touch is desirable on a laptop. It is NOT ergonomic, and I certainly do not want fingerprints and alike on my venerable notebook's display.
Also, it appears to me current marketshare of touch-notebooks proves me correct. Well, we'll see...
Long/ultralong battery life (Again, see Apple's Retina lineup)
In general, the current XPS DE is quite it. If I had it my way, I'd go for an Haswell upgraded XPS with improved battery life.
Overall Linux compatibility given (do not like Gnome/Unity, prefer KDE on SuSE/Manjaro) this would do it for me.
Hope this helped
Regards, Max
AustinXPS
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June 8th, 2013 14:00
I keep checking various tech sites for rumors of this release. This device has always had late updates to the new processors, so it probably won't happen for a few months, but figured I'll chime in.
Things I care about (which are basically the current specs, just with Haswell):
Things that could be left out and I would still purchase.
Max.Moarle
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June 8th, 2013 15:00
Oh, and I forgot:
OpenCL and OpenGL capabilities under Linux ... Intel listening? ;-)
Not a necessity... nice feature anyway (especially on a device by the name of "Developer Edition")
mdlayher
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June 9th, 2013 19:00
Hi Barton and Sputnik team! I also registered just to post on this thread!
I am currently using a Dell Studio XPS 13 from 2009, and as far as I am concerned, the new Dell XPS 13 is the only logical choice for an upgrade. Please put in a good word for further refreshes of this device!
I would be absolutely thrilled to have a Dell XPS 13 with a Haswell processor, 8+GB of RAM, and a 1920x1080 or better screen. I am waiting for this exact machine to be refreshed, so I can retire my current machine.
The demand for this device exists! Please do everything in your power to ensure that this fantastic machine gets a refresh with a Haswell processor!
cc-vortex
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June 9th, 2013 22:00
Those waiting for Haswell on the high end Dell's (Precision laptop, etc) would probably be better served to look at HP's Elitebooks. They will have Haswell units out long, long before Dell.
AustinXPS
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June 10th, 2013 00:00
Yea, replacing the key would kind of awesome, but probably not doable for the smaller user base. Ubuntu logo or a tux. :emotion-15:
Zopanp
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June 10th, 2013 00:00
+1! Tux key would be awesome!!
Max.Moarle
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June 10th, 2013 03:00
Not an option for me. I am shopping for a top-notch Windows-free notebook.
So its either a top device with excellent Linux support - or a Mac
Apple is my benchmark, really.
Build quality is stunning, as is the OS. The XPS DE is so far the only notebook tha can compete imo, due to its lightness, build quality and Linux support.
AustinXPS
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June 10th, 2013 17:00
For me the MBA is still out. No 1080p display (only 1440 by 900). It does have an HD 5000 level i7. So close to being an awesome machine.
Now it's between the XPS 13 and the Sony Vaio Pro 13. Sony's doesn't start shipping until July 2nd, so I'm fine delaying my pre-order a little bit.
Ha, MattDella, that would be nice also. I'm a Visual Studio type developer, so I personally could go either way since I like the new Windows logo (just saving a few dollars since I have keys from work).