The Linux pre-install is a big deal. Dell supports Linux on some configurations meaning the hardware works (or should work) out of the box. There have been issu

The Linux pre-install is a big deal. Dell supports Linux on some configurations meaning the hardware works (or should work) out of the box. There have been issues which Dell resolves with bios updates. Linux is awesome but it can still be a bit of a crap shoot if you don't do your homework. Dell saves you that legwork. You make your case well sir. :) I agree that the newly updated HP x360 you point to is on a par with the Dell XPS in every way plus it has a convertible touchscreen. If you want touchscreen on the Dell XPS you have to go to the QHD+ (3200 x 1800) model. And that's hundreds of extra $ or €. If Linux works well with the latest HP x360 then I agree it seems like a better value proposition than the Dell XPS. I'd be very tempted! In the context of the article what is good though is that the Lenovo Yoga, HP Spectre, MS Surface Pro/Book†, and Dell XPS all offer excellent chassis build quality and I think they are genuine Macbook Pro competitors. We are spoilt for choice a bit now. † Not yet Thunderbolt 3 which will be a deal-breaker for most I suspect.