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I have to agree the XPS 13 is perfect for linux. I have been using the XPS 13 9333 for about 3 years now. I run debian, 7 but now 8, and it just works for mo

I have to agree the XPS 13 is perfect for linux. I have been using the XPS 13 9333 for about 3 years now. I run debian, 7 but now 8, and it just works for most things. I had to install the firmware for the wireless card but that was simple enough. I just got the new XPS 13 9350 a couple of months ago and am using that daily running Debian 8. I had to add the firmware for the wireless, base broadcom controller, and it works great. USB-c works well too. I also have the Dell TB15 thunderbolt 3 dock but that does not work unfortunately. Once the thunderbolt 3 drivers for the dock are working I will have the prefect laptop. Right now I have to manually connect montitor/keyboard/power. Once the dock works its one cable to plug in at the office. There are lots of posts on the dell forums with steps to get linux installed on the XPS. The current developer edition is not supported on the latest hardware, 9350. Once the thunderbolt drivers are done they are supposed to release a new developer edition with Ubuntu. The dell Sputnik team posts on the forums regularly so you can stay up to date on the progress. They are fostering a very good community for linux enthusiast.

lqdc13 11y ago
Unfortunately, only 16 gb RAM. If you want 32GB+, need a gaming notebook: P series from Lenovo sucks for linux (keyboard and touchpad). We are basically left with Asus ROG machines. They're very comfortable to work on and touchpad is great, but really heavy and battery lasts for ~3-4 hrs. However, they have a fast Nvidia card for neural nets + can run 5 VMs at the same time.
talideon 11y ago
The one problem I've had with the 9333 is with the fan, which has started acting erratically lately, causing the machine to come close to overheating. Other than that, I've had the machine for quite a while, and have been very happy with it up till the fan issues began. If/when the developer edition of the 9350 comes out over here in Rightpondia, I'll certainly be getting it.
- luxpir 11y ago
  This is partly why I'm interested in fanless models now, such as the Asus Zenbook (CA/FA line afaik). Do we need moving parts in laptops any more?
  - talideon 11y ago
    For higher performance machines where heat issues are unavoidable, we do, but the vast majority of laptops really ought to be fanless at this point, not least because moving parts are a recipe for failure.
pjmlp 11y ago
Ah, that is why Dell Germany no longer lists it as available!

lqdc13 11y ago

Unfortunately, only 16 gb RAM. If you want 32GB+, need a gaming notebook: P series from Lenovo sucks for linux (keyboard and touchpad). We are basically left with Asus ROG machines. They're very comfortable to work on and touchpad is great, but really heavy and battery lasts for ~3-4 hrs. However, they have a fast Nvidia card for neural nets + can run 5 VMs at the same time.

talideon 11y ago

The one problem I've had with the 9333 is with the fan, which has started acting erratically lately, causing the machine to come close to overheating. Other than that, I've had the machine for quite a while, and have been very happy with it up till the fan issues began. If/when the developer edition of the 9350 comes out over here in Rightpondia, I'll certainly be getting it.

luxpir 11y ago
This is partly why I'm interested in fanless models now, such as the Asus Zenbook (CA/FA line afaik). Do we need moving parts in laptops any more?
- talideon 11y ago
  For higher performance machines where heat issues are unavoidable, we do, but the vast majority of laptops really ought to be fanless at this point, not least because moving parts are a recipe for failure.

pjmlp 11y ago

Ah, that is why Dell Germany no longer lists it as available!