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> a 15-pin VGA socket that I use regularly I'm very relieved that the XPS13 series does not include a VGA header. That would have been a huge design error on

> a 15-pin VGA socket that I use regularly I'm very relieved that the XPS13 series does not include a VGA header. That would have been a huge design error on their part. This particular need of yours does not match the market need. > There's no USB-A ... 'USB-C to USB-A 3.0 adapter (included in the box) I will agree that this is occasionally inconvenient. I don't have as many USB-A devices anymore but when I need to plug one in, it's a bummer to have to go get the dongle. I suppose there may be challenges finding room for a USB-A port while trying to make the device thin and tapered. > Has Apple planted a Trojan horse inside Dell? It seems like it. I don't think it's a trojan horse -- but Dell has followed Apple's lead here in ditching USB-A.

hilbert42 4y ago
"That would have been a huge design error on their part. This particular need of yours does not match the market need." The fact is that header is used regularly by many people, especially those who do presentations/use overhead projectors. Moreover, it's been a part of every other Dell laptop I've owned and that's been quite a few. That's the trouble with this industry—fashion and saving a few bucks by not installing headers in preference to longevity and compatibility. Many of us are tired of that and this planned obsolescence is contributing to e-waste. Dell has a responsibility here. Dell could have done both but they chose not to. Now we're marching on mass elsewhere. I can't understand why you and Dell don't get that. BTW, I've dozens of USB-A thumb drives and it's almost impossible to buy USB-C ones or the dual type where I live (I search everywhere for them because I want them for my smartphone's OTG). As much as I'd like USB-A to disappear it's everywhere and there's no sign of it dying especially on chargers (and I use laptops to charge everything including my smartphone). You must have limited needs and also be very organized to avoid them. Most of us aren't that lucky. If Dell doesn't understand the market where I live then tough. For starters it's lost me a longstanding customer, and as an IT professional I recommended equipment. Right, Dell's foolhardiness has flow-on implications. From this story it seems that I'm not alone.

hilbert42 4y ago

"That would have been a huge design error on their part. This particular need of yours does not match the market need." The fact is that header is used regularly by many people, especially those who do presentations/use overhead projectors. Moreover, it's been a part of every other Dell laptop I've owned and that's been quite a few. That's the trouble with this industry—fashion and saving a few bucks by not installing headers in preference to longevity and compatibility. Many of us are tired of that and this planned obsolescence is contributing to e-waste. Dell has a responsibility here. Dell could have done both but they chose not to. Now we're marching on mass elsewhere. I can't understand why you and Dell don't get that. BTW, I've dozens of USB-A thumb drives and it's almost impossible to buy USB-C ones or the dual type where I live (I search everywhere for them because I want them for my smartphone's OTG). As much as I'd like USB-A to disappear it's everywhere and there's no sign of it dying especially on chargers (and I use laptops to charge everything including my smartphone). You must have limited needs and also be very organized to avoid them. Most of us aren't that lucky. If Dell doesn't understand the market where I live then tough. For starters it's lost me a longstanding customer, and as an IT professional I recommended equipment. Right, Dell's foolhardiness has flow-on implications. From this story it seems that I'm not alone.