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Dell is gradually fixing the issues that have been affecting the XPS 15 9570. (Image source: Dell)

Dell confirms that fixing S3 sleep is next on the agenda for the XPS 15 9570

Further to its backtrack last month, Dell has now confirmed that it is focussing its efforts on addressing S3 sleep mode for the XPS 15 9570. The company removed the mode over a year ago with the release of BIOS 1.3.0.

Alex Alderson, 07 May 2019 23:02

There was no escaping the XPS 15 9570's "nosecam". (Image source: Own)

Dell ceases to pick its nosecam: New XPS 15 model will move the webcam back to the top bezel

Dell XPS boss Frank Azor has revealed that the next iteration of the XPS 15 laptop will have its webcam located on the top bezel. Many XPS 15 9570 owners have complained about the location of the camera under the Dell logo on the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2019 12:10

Dell has really dropped the ball here. (Image source: Dell)

Dell laptops confirmed to be affected by serious SupportAssist security flaw

Dell reportedly sat silently on a critical SupportAssist vulnerability for nearly 6 months, according to the security researcher that reported it to the company. If you have the software installed, then chances are that your lapto...

Alex Alderson, 03 May 2019 01:19

The Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 suffers from yet another input-devices related BIOS bug. (Source: Dell)

Latest Dell XPS 15 9575 BIOS updates result in unresponsive input devices when logging in to Linux

The latest BIOS updates (version 1.4.0 and above) to the Dell XPS 15 9575 2-in-1 have become a cause for concern as they seem to render the keyboard and touchpad unresponsive whenever a user tries to login to the Linux desktop env...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 May 2019 09:24

There are still numerous issues with the XPS 15 9570. (Image source: Dell)

Almost a year on from its release and the Dell XPS 15 9570 is still suffering from countless issues

Dell may have just fixed the device's DPC-related latency issues, but the popular 15.6-inch laptop is still plagued by other problems that the company has failed, or refuses, to fix.

Alex Alderson, 02 May 2019 00:00

The Dell XPS 15 9570 currently starts at US$999.99. (Image source: Dell)

Dell fails to deliver OLED option to the XPS 15 in April but clues suggest 9580 refreshed model for June

The announced OLED panel update for the Dell XPS 15 has already been delayed since March, and it now looks like those hoping for this display type on this particular performance laptop will have to wait even longer before making a...

Daniel R Deakin, 01 May 2019 10:53

The BIOS 1.10.1 for the XPS 15 9570 is available to download now. (Image source: Dell)

Dell releases new XPS 15 9570 BIOS to address DPC latency issues

The Pigs have flown, Hell hath frozen over. Dell has finally released a new BIOS for the XPS 15 9570 specifically to address the device's DPC latency issues. It would not be an XPS 15 fix without some unintended problems though, r...

Alex Alderson, 30 Apr 2019 17:01

A revival for the Dell XPS 17 could be on the cards. (Image source: Own)

Leaked Dell roadmap shows concept plans for XPS 15 7500, XPS 17 7700, and the mysterious Dell XPS Dual Screen Maximus

An alleged Dell roadmap showing XPS laptops in shipping, development, and concept stages has been acquired by the Dutch technology website Tweakers. The roadmap is dated from February 2018 and includes concept ideas for computers ...

Daniel R Deakin, 29 Apr 2019 18:38

The Dell XPS 15 will soon come with a GeForce GTX 1650 GPU, but no GTX 1660 Ti. (Image source: Dell)

Dell XPS 15: No GeForce GTX 1660 Ti model, but a GTX 1650 version is coming

The company has revealed that it has no plans to introduce a GTX 1660 Ti with its XPS 15 refresh, nor will it release a white version either as it has with recent XPS 13 models. The new XPS 15 will come with a GTX 1650 though, Fra...

Alex Alderson, 27 Apr 2019 16:57

Intel's earnings for Q1FY2019 are relatively unprepossessing. (Source: The Verge)

Intel reports first-quarter earnings for 2019

Intel has made its earnings report for the first quarter of this financial year (Q1FY2019) available to the public. In it, overall revenue is described as "flat" compared to Q1FY2018. Its "data" business has declined by 5% in the ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Apr 2019 18:14

The Dell XPS 13 line featured an Alpine White SKU but there are no plans for a white XPS 15. (Source: HotHardware)

Dell XPS 15: No OLED panel option for the 2-in-1 but still coming for the main series; no white SKU planned

XPS chief Frank Azor has been fielding some questions on Twitter in regard to the Dell XPS 15 and its expected OLED panel update. The executive effusively responded “yes” to one question about whether it was coming but had less po...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 07:31

The Dell XPS 15 will soon be offered as an 8-core laptop. (Source: Dell)

Dell announces upcoming 9th Gen Intel Core CPU and GeForce GTX 16 series GPU upgrades for XPS 15 range

Dell has revealed that its XPS 15 lineup will be receiving upgrades to the new Intel Core Coffee Lake-H Refresh chips in June. Along with the 9th Gen CPUs, shoppers looking to purchase a new XPS 15 will have the opportunity to sel...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2019 01:22

The Dell XPS 15 9560 performed at a high level in our tests. (Source: Dell)

Deal | Save nearly US$1,000 with very limited offer on refurbished Dell XPS 15 9560 with i7-7700HQ CPU and 1 TB SSD

Dell has a very limited sale on at the moment for certified refurbished Dell XPS 15 9560 laptops. One particular SKU comes with an Intel Core i7 processor from the Kaby Lake series, a discrete GPU in the shape of an Nvidia GeForce...

Daniel R Deakin, 22 Apr 2019 10:22

C-Force CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch display that you can carry around with you. (Image source: C-Force)

C-FORCE CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch USB Type-C portable display that works with your laptop and Nintendo Switch

The C-Force CF015C weighs just 700 g and is 6 mm thick, yet packs a 4K, 15.6-inch display that boasts 100% sRGB coverage. The CF015C is currently available for US$199 on Kickstarter and ships in June.

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2019 19:14

Should we get our hopes up this time around? (Image header: Dell)

Dell pledges a new date for fixing the XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issues

Dell, you tease. After going quiet having missed its last deadline to fix the XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issues, the company has now given a new date by when it plans to release a solution. Hopefully, it is not just breadcrumbing o...

Alex Alderson, 19 Apr 2019 16:26

The rose-gold Dell XPS 13 9380 has a starting weight of just 2.7 lbs/1.23 kg. (Source: Dell)

Deal | Save US$439 on a rose-gold 4K Dell XPS 13 9380 or a massive US$860 on an Alienware 17 with GeForce GTX 1070 OC

Dell has a couple of standout offers in its deals section at the moment. Shoppers can get a hefty discount on a brand-new Dell XPS 13 powered by an Intel Core i7-8565U processor, or if you fancy something much bigger the manufactu...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Apr 2019 09:02

We are beginning to lose hope that the XPS 15 9570's latency issues will ever be fixed. (Image source: Dell)

Dell seemingly cannot fix the XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issues

Despite giving assurances to the contrary, Dell is still yet to fix the latency issues that have plagued the XPS 15 9570 since its launch. Get your act together, Dell.

Alex Alderson, 17 Apr 2019 20:05

The XPS 15 9570 has been plagued by numerous issues since its release (Image source: Dell)

Updated | Dell is reportedly working to bring back S3 sleep to the XPS 15 9570

A glimmer of hope, perhaps? It now seems that Dell is backtracking on its refusal to reintroduce S3 sleep mode, which it removed from the XPS 15 9570 with a BIOS update nearly a year ago. Its removal caused an outcry from some own...

Alex Alderson, 16 Apr 2019 12:35

The XPS 15 9570 has been plagued with numerous issues since its launch. (Image source: Dell)

Frank Azor claims that Dell has fixed many DPC latency related issues

The saga of the XPS 15 9570's latency issues rumbles on. Frank Azor, the Vice President & General Manager of Alienware, Gaming and XPS at Dell, has tweeted that recently updated Realtek audio drivers should fix DPC-related issues ...

Alex Alderson, 05 Apr 2019 19:04

The Dell XPS 13 has an appealing design language. (Source: Dell)

Deal | Save over US$400 on a Dell XPS 13 Touch; up to US$460 on non-touch version

Dell is offering some considerable discounts across its XPS 13 range at the moment. Some of the deals are time limited, so if you’re in the hunt for a handy-sized Ultrabook that can offer great performance with a small footprint, ...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 Apr 2019 08:09

OLED panels could be heading to Dell XPS 15 laptops very soon. (Source: Dell)

Alienware m15 now available with OLED display but Dell XPS 15 still waiting for delayed panel option

The product page for Dell’s Alienware m15 laptop range has been updated to show the new OLED display option for potential purchasers. The planned integration of OLED technology in Alienware m15, Dell XPS 15, and Dell G7 15 laptops...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 Apr 2019 04:16

Undervolting your Dell notebook might void the warranty.

Undervolting your Dell laptop can void the warranty

Dell Support has informed a customer that any non-factory settings to the processor, such as undervolting, are not covered under warranty. This seems a bit contrary on their own policy, which clearly mentions that the warranty bec...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 25 Mar 2019 12:33

It's possible to save nearly US$500 on the Dell XPS 15 with a Core i9-8950HK. (Source: Dell)

Deal | Save nearly US$300 on a Dell XPS 15 with i7-8750H and GTX 1050 Ti; almost US$500 off for i9 touch variant

Dell is having its semi-annual electronics sale at the moment, and there are massive savings on offer throughout the company’s extensive range of products. One of the most attractive deals is for a Dell XPS 15 laptop sporting an 8...

Daniel R Deakin, 23 Mar 2019 07:23

The Alienware Alpha R2 PC/console hybrid could be fitted with a GPU from Nvidia or AMD. (Source: Dell)

Dell's Frank Azor says no to Alienware gaming phones and more consoles

During a visit to India where he has been discussing newly launched Dell and Alienware laptops for the Indian market, Dell executive Frank Azor had time to make a few interesting comments about what direction Alienware won’t be ta...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2019 10:31

Dell's G7 15 gaming laptop has a 15.6-inch FHD (1920x1080) IPS 144 Hz display. (Source: Dell India)

Dell launches G7 15, Alienware m15, and Alienware Area-51m gaming laptops in India

Dell has announced that the G7 15 gaming laptop, the Alienware m15 notebook, and the powerful Alienware Area-51m computer are now available to customers in India. The devices can currently be ordered from the website for Dell Indi...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Mar 2019 09:40

Beware: The 60.63-pound Alienware S5000 gaming chair requires assembly. (Source: Dell)

Dell gaming news: Alienware S5000 gaming chair launched; Area-51m RTX 2080 200 W BIOS ready

Dell has revealed the Alienware S5000 gaming chair on its website. The racing-style chair is currently available for pre-order and has a listed price of US$399.99. The S5000 is brimming with adjustable parts that should help make ...

Daniel R Deakin, 15 Mar 2019 08:55

Dell XPS 13 4K options have shorter battery life by several hours

Power-hungry display — Dell XPS 13 4K UHD configurations have shorter battery life by several hours

If you're in the market for a new XPS 13 Ultrabook, you may want to consider the less expensive 1080p options for their significantly longer runtimes. We are able to measure a difference of 4 to 5 hours when running the same WiFi ...

Allen Ngo, 14 Mar 2019 17:29

GeForce RTX 2070-powered XPS 13 can run Metro Exodus on Ultra settings.. sort of

Even after brushing off the handful of crashes and stability issues, being able to play one of the most demanding PC titles available on an otherwise low-power Ultrabook is a real treat. The performance-per-dollar is still extreme...

Allen Ngo, 12 Mar 2019 23:44

A recent Realtek audio driver update may fix audio glitches for some XPS 15 9570 owners. (Image source: Dell)

Dell promises to release a solution to address DPC latency issues imminently

The end may be in sight for those who have been experiencing DPC latency-related audio issues with their XPS 15 9570 laptops. Dell has been providing steady updates on Twitter about its progress in resolving the issues, and now an...

Alex Alderson, 08 Mar 2019 18:29

The expected QHD 120 Hz display option is finally coming to the Alienware m17. (Source: Dell)

120 Hz QHD display option coming to the Alienware m17 this month; QHD and 4K options for the Area-51m later this year

Both the Alienware m17 and Alienware Area 51-m laptops should be receiving new display options at some point in 2019. This is according to Dell’s XPS and Alienware chief, Frank Azor, who has been spreading the good news on Twitter...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Mar 2019 05:54

Dell first reported last October that it would be fixing the DPC latency issues that have plagued some XPS 15 9570 laptops (Image source: Dell)

Updated | The Dell XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issues are more complicated than the company first thought

Almost four months on since Dell announced that it would soon fix the DPC latency issues that have caused audio problems for some XPS 15 9570 laptops, Frank Azor has conceded that there is no end in sight for beleaguered owners. W...

Alex Alderson, 26 Feb 2019 19:18

Buying a Dell XPS 13? We recommend checking for coil whine

Our Dell XPS 13 9380 test unit suffers from high-pitched coil whine that may potentially be a nuisance during regular use. The phenomenon is not damaging to the machine, but its intensity and volume may vary between different unit...

Allen Ngo, 23 Feb 2019 21:05

Our Core i9 verdict: It’s just not worth it on laptops

With almost a dozen Core i9-8950HK laptops under our belt, we have a pretty good idea about how these unlocked CPUs can perform. Average CPU performance is just 8 to 9 percent faster than the average Core i7-8750H laptop for a dis...

Allen Ngo, 22 Feb 2019 18:46

Asus ZenBook 15 vs. Dell XPS 15: Still not enough to dethrone Dell

Asus ZenBook 15 vs. Dell XPS 15: Still not enough to dethrone the popular 15-inch king

The bestselling Dell XPS laptop manages to be faster, tougher, brighter, and more feature-packed than the new competing Asus ZenBook 15 without running any louder or shorter. In return, the Asus laptop is much lighter and even a b...

Allen Ngo, 14 Feb 2019 04:57

The Dell XPS 15, Alienware m15, and G7 15 laptops should come with OLED panel options soon. (Source: Dell)

Release date for Dell XPS 15 and Alienware m15 with OLED panels seemingly pushed back to April

A press release from Dell published in early January stated that the Dell XPS 15, Alienware m15, and Dell G7 15 laptops would be offered with OLED panel options starting in March. Unfortunately for those waiting to snap up a Dell ...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Feb 2019 00:12

MSI PS63 vs. Dell XPS 15: MSI's first traditional Ultrabook competitor

MSI PS63 vs. Dell XPS 15: MSI still has some ways to go

The crowded traditional Ultrabook space just got a new contender from a gaming laptop manufacturer. MSI's uncommon combination of an ULV Intel CPU and a Max-Q GPU gives it some interesting advantages over the Dell, but it still fa...

Allen Ngo, 07 Feb 2019 08:59

Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible: "Impossibly thin. Improbably powerful" - and not upgradeable to 32 GB RAM. (Source: Dell)

Dell's Frank Azor confirms there will be no 32 GB version of the XPS 15 9575 convertible

Frank Azor, the man in charge of the XPS series at Dell, has confirmed that there will not be a 32 GB variant of the XPS 15 9575 convertible. The executive recently tweeted the news that now seems to be the final nail in the coffi...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Feb 2019 09:07

Dell XPS 13 9380 with Whiskey Lake-U is not all that much faster than the XPS 13 9370

The Core i5-8265U brings just marginal performance benefits by up to 12 percent at best over the last generation Core i5-8250U or Core i7-8550U. Users who want the latest XPS 13 should be drawn in by the re-positioned webcam and n...

Allen Ngo, 30 Jan 2019 18:19

Dell unexpectedly released BIOS 1.7 for the XPS 15 9570 last week. (Image Source: Dell)

Updated | Dell resolves the XPS 15 9570 NVIDIA GPU issue with BIOS 1.7

XPS 15 9570 owners rejoice. We can confirm that Dell has finally fixed the NVIDIA GPU issue that has been plaguing some 9570 laptops for months with BIOS 1.7. Unfortunately, the update has introduced some fan peculiarities though....

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2019 16:10

Dell's new XPS 13 9380 laptop has the webcam back on the top bezel. (Source: Dell)

Dell launches new Ubuntu-based XPS 13 9380 Developer Edition range

A new device has been added to Dell’s Project Sputnik line-up: the XPS 13 9380 Developer Edition. Dell had already announced the XPS 13 9380, and the listed operating systems in the technical specifications sheet included Ubuntu 1...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Jan 2019 01:22

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 GPU won't be included in the configuration options for this year's XPS. (Source: Nvidia)

Frank Azor confirms the new Dell XPS 15 will not feature the RTX 2060

Dell executive and prolific tweeter, Frank Azor, has once more taken to the social network with information that will be disappointing to some. The owner of a Dell XPS 15 9530 asked Azor if the company was planning on fitting the ...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Jan 2019 01:26

Dell XPS 15 9575, still facing problems as of January 2019 DPC latency

Dell is also working on fixing XPS 15 9575 DPC latency issues

Although most DPC latency-related complaints we heard so far from Dell XPS users involved the XPS 15 9570, it looks like the XPS 15 9575 convertible is also plagued by such problems. Frank Azor has recently confirmed that Dell is ...

Codrut Nistor, 16 Jan 2019 22:49

Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 and XPS 13 9380 win Slickdeals Editor's Choice awards

Based on reader interest, deal-tracking site Slickdeals is predicting that the new Inspiron 7000 convertible and XPS 13 will become highly sought-after laptops once they launch in just a few short months. The Inspiron series alone...

Allen Ngo, 15 Jan 2019 00:30

The Dell XPS 15 is to be upgraded with a 4K OLED panel starting in March. (Source: Engadget)

Dell to release a new XPS 15 model with a 4K OLED panel in March

Dell has revealed that it plans to start offering the XPS 15 with an OLED panel in March 2019. Such a laptop would be able to offer a much better contrast ratio and more vivid colors than its LCD-wielding counterparts. It’s also p...

Daniel R Deakin, 11 Jan 2019 22:30

Updated | Dell shelves its new XPS 15 9570 BIOS

In a dissapointing but perhaps unsurprising move, Dell has postponed the release of its BIOS update for the XPS 15 9570. The news comes after the company previously said that it would release BIOS 1.7 by the end of 2018, which Del...

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2019 21:59

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Dell confirms that fixing S3 sleep is next on the agenda for the XPS 15 9570

Dell ceases to pick its nosecam: New XPS 15 model will move the webcam back to the top bezel

Dell laptops confirmed to be affected by serious SupportAssist security flaw

Latest Dell XPS 15 9575 BIOS updates result in unresponsive input devices when logging in to Linux

Almost a year on from its release and the Dell XPS 15 9570 is still suffering from countless issues

Dell fails to deliver OLED option to the XPS 15 in April but clues suggest 9580 refreshed model for June

Dell releases new XPS 15 9570 BIOS to address DPC latency issues

Leaked Dell roadmap shows concept plans for XPS 15 7500, XPS 17 7700, and the mysterious Dell XPS Dual Screen Maximus

Dell XPS 15: No GeForce GTX 1660 Ti model, but a GTX 1650 version is coming

Intel reports first-quarter earnings for 2019

Dell XPS 15: No OLED panel option for the 2-in-1 but still coming for the main series; no white SKU planned

Dell announces upcoming 9th Gen Intel Core CPU and GeForce GTX 16 series GPU upgrades for XPS 15 range

Deal | Save nearly US$1,000 with very limited offer on refurbished Dell XPS 15 9560 with i7-7700HQ CPU and 1 TB SSD

C-FORCE CF015C: A 4K 15.6-inch USB Type-C portable display that works with your laptop and Nintendo Switch

Dell pledges a new date for fixing the XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issues

Deal | Save US$439 on a rose-gold 4K Dell XPS 13 9380 or a massive US$860 on an Alienware 17 with GeForce GTX 1070 OC

Dell seemingly cannot fix the XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issues

Updated | Dell is reportedly working to bring back S3 sleep to the XPS 15 9570

A history of Dell XPS laptops from 2007 to present

Frank Azor claims that Dell has fixed many DPC latency related issues

Deal | Save over US$400 on a Dell XPS 13 Touch; up to US$460 on non-touch version

Alienware m15 now available with OLED display but Dell XPS 15 still waiting for delayed panel option

Undervolting your Dell laptop can void the warranty

Deal | Save nearly US$300 on a Dell XPS 15 with i7-8750H and GTX 1050 Ti; almost US$500 off for i9 touch variant

Dell's Frank Azor says no to Alienware gaming phones and more consoles

Dell launches G7 15, Alienware m15, and Alienware Area-51m gaming laptops in India

Aorus RTX 2070 Gaming Box with Dell XPS 13 9380 Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9380 (i7-8565U, 4K UHD) Laptop Review

Dell gaming news: Alienware S5000 gaming chair launched; Area-51m RTX 2080 200 W BIOS ready

Power-hungry display — Dell XPS 13 4K UHD configurations have shorter battery life by several hours

GeForce RTX 2070-powered XPS 13 can run Metro Exodus on Ultra settings.. sort of

Dell promises to release a solution to address DPC latency issues imminently

120 Hz QHD display option coming to the Alienware m17 this month; QHD and 4K options for the Area-51m later this year

Updated | The Dell XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issues are more complicated than the company first thought

Buying a Dell XPS 13? We recommend checking for coil whine

Our Core i9 verdict: It’s just not worth it on laptops

Laptops to fall in love with this Valentine's Day

Asus ZenBook 15 vs. Dell XPS 15: Still not enough to dethrone the popular 15-inch king

Release date for Dell XPS 15 and Alienware m15 with OLED panels seemingly pushed back to April

MSI PS63 vs. Dell XPS 15: MSI still has some ways to go

Dell's Frank Azor confirms there will be no 32 GB version of the XPS 15 9575 convertible

88% Dell XPS 13 9380 2019 (i5-8265U, 256GB, UHD) Subnotebook Review

Dell XPS 13 9380 with Whiskey Lake-U is not all that much faster than the XPS 13 9370

Updated | Dell resolves the XPS 15 9570 NVIDIA GPU issue with BIOS 1.7

Dell launches new Ubuntu-based XPS 13 9380 Developer Edition range

Frank Azor confirms the new Dell XPS 15 will not feature the RTX 2060

Dell is also working on fixing XPS 15 9575 DPC latency issues

Dell Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 and XPS 13 9380 win Slickdeals Editor's Choice awards

Dell to release a new XPS 15 model with a 4K OLED panel in March

Updated | Dell shelves its new XPS 15 9570 BIOS

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