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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 test on both the FHD and 4K UHD SKUs.

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 extremely unfavorable leaving this solution appropriate for enthusiasts only.

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 update is on the cards.

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. Those interested in an Alienware m17 device will soon finally be able to choose the long-awaited 120 Hz display.

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. While he claims that Dell is making progress, he still cannot give a timeline for when the company hopes to release a fix.

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 units.

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 disappointing first year debut.

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 bit smaller, but its advantages don't go much deeper.

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 laptop with this type of display, company executive Frank Azor has now stated that April is the current target.

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 falls a bit short on some key areas.

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 coffin for this once expected device. The Dell XPS 15 9575 has been praised for its impressive build quality, bright display, and powerful performance.

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 not by the new Intel Whiskey Lake-U processors.

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.
Update: Dell has commented on the fan behaviour in BIOS 1.7.

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 18.04. The Developer Edition of the laptop is now available in the US, Canada and Europe regions, with a price starting at US$739.99.

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 new Dell XPS 15 with Nvidia’s powerful GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card. The response was resoundingly negative.

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 working on a fix for this problem and that he will keep everyone updated on the progress.

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 has had over 200 deals in all of 2018 or nearly three times more than the XPS series.

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 possible the new XPS 15 might follow in the footsteps of the refreshed XPS 13 and have its webcam placed on the top edge of the screen.

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 Dell claims will fix the NVIDIA dGPU issue that has plagued some XPS 15 9570 laptops.
Update: Dell has now released the BIOS 1.7 update. We will give you a full breakdown of our findings in the coming days.

Alex Alderson, 11 Jan 2019 21:59

Dell briefly teases new XPS laptop with Ice Lake at Intel keynote

CES 2019 | Dell briefly teases new XPS 13 laptop with Ice Lake at Intel keynote

Intel Ice Lake is on track for a late 2019 debut just in time for the Holiday shopping season and the Dell XPS 13 series should be one of the first to market with the new CPU. The actual chassis looks to be identical to the current iteration to suggest that the eventual Ice Lake XPS 13 will simply be an internal update.

Allen Ngo, 10 Jan 2019 13:09

Dell XPS 15 9570 does not have a successor yet, Dell XPS 15 9580 still not in development

Dell XPS 15 9570 issues still cause of concern for owners

While some are not happy to hear that the successor of the XPS 15 9570 is not being developed yet, many users are still waiting for Dell to make things right for them. The issues that need to be fixed are the DPC latency, coil whine, and the dGPU throttle.

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jan 2019 07:55

Dell has caved in — the 2019 XPS 13 will have the webcam back at its rightful position

CES 2019 | Dell has caved in — the XPS 13 9380 will have the webcam back at its rightful position

The "under-your-nose" camera will soon be a thing of the past. The move is a direct response to user complaints and a blow to competitors like the Huawei MateBook X Pro or Lenovo Legion Y530 where OEMs had to get creative with suboptimal camera positioning.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2019 19:00

Dell has no current plans for another XPS 13 with Iris Pro graphics

CES 2019 | Dell has no current plans for another XPS 13 with Intel Iris Pro graphics

Frank Azor cites low interest in gaming subnotebooks like the Alienware 13 as a big reason for skipping additional GPU options for the XPS 13 family. A few competing 13-inch Ultrabooks like the HP Envy 13, Huawei MateBook X Pro, and Razer Blade Stealth all offer optional GeForce MX150 graphics for superior graphics performance over the XPS 13.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2019 19:00

The Dell XPS 15 will be skipping CES this year (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 is skipping CES this year

Coming straight from the horse's mouth, Dell product manager Frank Azor has confirmed that CES 2019 will focus on the XPS 13 series, Alienware series, and Latitude series with the XPS 15 taking a back seat.

Allen Ngo, 08 Jan 2019 19:00

Dell XPS 13 vs. Asus ZenBook UX333FA: Kaby Lake-R can still outperform Whiskey Lake-U

Turbo Boost becomes the deciding factor that gives the Dell laptop a slight edge in CPU performance even though the Asus uses a newer Intel processor. Even so, the ZenBook carries a few other advantages to make it worth considering especially in regards to price and storage.

Allen Ngo, 29 Dec 2018 03:30

Updated | Dell confirms that it is fixing the XPS 15 9570 GPU issue that it previously denied existed

Dell has backtracked on its decision that the XPS 15 9570 does not have an NVIDIA GPU issue. The company has informed us that it is working on a fix that it aims to roll out via an updated BIOS by the end of this month.
Update: Dell changes its tune once again.

Alex Alderson, 19 Dec 2018 17:36

Dell denies that the XPS 15 9570 may have a BIOS related GPU issue

Dell has denied that there are any BIOS related GPU issues with XPS 15 9570 laptops, the company has informed us. Despite providing the company with data and numerous online posts demonstrating otherwise, it has not been able to determine what is causing some NVIDIA GPUs to throttle until reaching 48 °C/118 °F.

Alex Alderson, 26 Nov 2018 14:42

We compare the XPS 15 9570 Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9. Which is the better buy?

We compare the Dell XPS 15 9570 Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9. Which is the better buy?

The Core i9-8950HK is faster than the Core i7-8750H configuration, but how much faster is it when compared to the Core i5-8300H? Our direct benchmark comparisons show the Core i7 configuration performing closer than we initially anticipated to the pricier Core i9 option.

Allen Ngo, 14 Nov 2018 01:40

Updated | Some Dell XPS 15 9570 laptops may have a BIOS related GPU bug

It appears that Dell's most recent BIOS releases for the XPS 15 9570 have caused a GPU bug in some devices. Originally reported on Reddit, some XPS 15 9570 laptops power limit throttle their NVIDIA GPUs until they hit a temperature threshold, causing noticeably worse performance in games.
Update:Further benchmarks on an XPS 15 9570 running BIOS 1.3 added.

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2018 12:47

Dell XPS 15 9570 facing a DPC latency bug, problem should be fixed soon according to Frank Azor

Dell XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issue should be fixed soon

At first glance, the Dell XPS 15 9570 is a good choice for those who are looking for a powerful yet portable machine to use for music production. Sadly, a DPC latency issue makes it unsuitable for this task, but Frank Azor has just confirmed that the company is working on fixing this issue, so it should be patched soon.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Oct 2018 14:25

Dell Alienware Area 51 R6 gaming desktop PC (Source: Dell)

Dell and Alienware's gaming business is thriving

In a first-ever move, Frank Azor has just disclosed data related to the Dell and Alienware's gaming business and it is more than good. According to him, the gaming business that involves these two iconic brands is worth US$3 billion, which makes them the leaders of the market by a very large margin.

Codrut Nistor, 19 Oct 2018 11:31

Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible successor not coming in Q1-Q2 2019 (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9575 will not get a successor in the first half of 2019

Since the arrival of the XPS 15 9575 convertible with 32 GB of memory has been pushed all the way into the first part of 2019, it seems that those waiting for the successor to the current generation will have to wait some more. According to Frank Azor, the next-gen XPS 15 convertible will not arrive in the first half of the next year.

Codrut Nistor, 27 Sep 2018 10:35

Alienware flagship store in Chengdu, China (Source: Retail Design Blog)

Alienware opening a new flagship store in China this weekend

Back in 2009, Alienware opened up the gates of its first retail store in the US. In the meantime, the brand's network of brick-and-mortar locations expanded all over the world and even got to China. Now, the time has come for a new Alienware flagship store and Frank Azor is flying there for the grand opening.

Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2018 07:32

Dell XPS 15 9570 performance notebook will not get a numeric keypad anytime soon (Source: Dell)

Numeric keypads not coming to the Dell XPS 15 notebook

Although the XPS 15 will not get any updates this year, Dell's performance laptop will probably be refreshed in 2019. Although the launch date of the updated XPS 15 remains a secret, Frank Azor has just confirmed that — when talking about possible design changes — a numeric keypad is not in the cards yet.

Codrut Nistor, 20 Sep 2018 13:55

Dell XPS 15 9570 with Core i7-8750H is in-house and under review

Yes, we're reviewing the Dell XPS 15 9570 with Core i7-8750H and 4K UHD right now

Readers have been demanding a review of the Core i7 SKU of the latest XPS 15 9570. Expect our full take on the system and how it compares to the Core i5 SKU next week! Meanwhile, our page on the Core i9 SKU should be coming in the month ahead.

Allen Ngo, 16 Sep 2018 07:26

A thinner Dell XPS 15 notebook could arrive in 2019

Frank Azor already revealed that the Dell XPS 15 9570 will not get any updates by the end of the year. However, when asked about a thinner model, he simply said that he can't comment on announced products and his answer makes us believe that such an update is, in fact, going to arrive the next year.

Codrut Nistor, 14 Sep 2018 18:15

Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible teaser, 32 GB variant coming in early 2019 (Source: Dell)

The Dell XPS 15 9575 with 32 GB RAM might show up in early 2019, no LTE version in the cards

The last time he talked about its launch, Frank Azor said that the Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible with 32 GB of memory should arrive at the end of the year. Now, he just revealed that this might happen in the first quarter of 2019 and he also added that a 4G LTE-enabled version will not be released anytime soon.

Codrut Nistor, 03 Sep 2018 17:41

Lenovo Ideapad C330 and S330 Chromebooks coming with USB Type-C charging for $250 USD

IFA 2018 | Lenovo C330 and S330 Chromebooks coming for $250 USD

The MediaTek-powered Chromebooks were "built for Android Play Store Apps" with USB Type-C video-out and charging for added versatility. Lenovo will soon have Chromebooks from as small as 11.6-inch in screen size to as large as 15.6-inch.

Allen Ngo, 30 Aug 2018 20:30

The Acer Swift 5 15-inch is now available with Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' CPUs. (Source: Acer)

IFA 2018 | Acer updates the Swift 3 and Swift 5 notebooks with Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' options

Acer is announcing updates to its Swift lineup at IFA 2018. The new Swift 3 and Swift 5 are powered by the new Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' processors and retain most characteristics of their predecessors but feature the near bezel-less displays in the Swift 3 and the Swift 5 15-inch. The Swift 3 also comes with optional integrated 4G LTE.

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 29 Aug 2018 11:30

IFA 2018 | The XPS 13 2-in-1 is coming back with Intel Amber Lake SoCs for $1000 USD

The XPS 13 convertible is returning next month with refreshed Intel 8th gen Y-series CPUs. Dell will be sticking with the same design, but they have suggested that the series has been successful enough that a full refresh will almost surely happen sometime down the road.

Allen Ngo, 29 Aug 2018 07:01

More CPU options are finally coming to the XPS 13 9370

IFA 2018 | Dell XPS 13 9370 is getting a new Kaby Lake-R Core i3 option

The XPS 13 9370 will no longer be limited to just Core i5 and Core i7 processors. Dell will be throwing in the new Core i3-8130U to bump the entry-level price down by $100 to just $900 USD. For more demanding power users, however, the Core i7 SKU with Iris Pro Graphics remains elusive.

Allen Ngo, 29 Aug 2018 07:01

Dell XPS 15 9570 not receiving any hardware updates by the end of 2018 (Source: Dell)

No more updates for the XPS 15 9570 this year, 17-inch XPS might be in the cards, reveals Frank Azor

Those who had any hopes of being able to acquire the Dell XPS 15 9570 updated with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 11 graphics before the end of the year should change their shopping plans because Frank Azor has just confirmed that this machine will not receive any hardware refresh in Q4.

Codrut Nistor, 11 Aug 2018 01:28

Dell XPS 15 9575 convertible facing trackpad problems early August 2018(Source: Dell)

Latest Dell XPS 15 9575 BIOS update comes with a trackpad bug

Although it might not affect all Dell XPS 15 9575 units that were patched with the latest BIOS update, it seems that at least some of this convertible's users are now facing a buggy trackpad. For now, the problem is being investigated by Dell's engineers, so a solution should surface as soon as possible.

Codrut Nistor, 08 Aug 2018 17:25

Dell XPS 13 9370 Developer Edition with Ubuntu Linux 18.04 with Intel Core i7-8550U processor (Source: Barton's Blog)

The Dell XPS 13 9370 now available with Ubuntu Linux 18.04 onboard

The Intel Core i7-8550U-powered Dell XPS 13 9370 ultrabook is now available with Ubuntu Linux 18.04 onboard. The first XPS 13 Developer Edition arrived more than five years ago and back then it had Ubuntu 12.04 installed. The new XPS 13 Developer Edition is only available in the US for now, but Europe and Canada will follow soon.

Codrut Nistor, 30 Jul 2018 08:55

XPS

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

CES 2019 | Dell briefly teases new XPS 13 laptop with Ice Lake at Intel keynote

Dell XPS 15 9570 issues still cause of concern for owners

CES 2019 | Dell has caved in — the XPS 13 9380 will have the webcam back at its rightful position

CES 2019 | Dell has no current plans for another XPS 13 with Intel Iris Pro graphics

The Dell XPS 15 is skipping CES this year

Dell XPS 13 vs. Asus ZenBook UX333FA: Kaby Lake-R can still outperform Whiskey Lake-U

Updated | Dell confirms that it is fixing the XPS 15 9570 GPU issue that it previously denied existed

Dell XPS 13 (9370, 9380) - Overview of all the rumors, dates, configurations, and tests

Dell denies that the XPS 15 9570 may have a BIOS related GPU issue

We compare the Dell XPS 15 9570 Core i5, Core i7, and Core i9. Which is the better buy?

Updated | Some Dell XPS 15 9570 laptops may have a BIOS related GPU bug

90% Dell XPS 15 9570 (i9-8950HK, 4K UHD, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

Dell XPS 15 9570's DPC latency issue should be fixed soon

Dell and Alienware's gaming business is thriving

The Dell XPS 15 9575 will not get a successor in the first half of 2019

Alienware opening a new flagship store in China this weekend

Numeric keypads not coming to the Dell XPS 15 notebook

90% Dell XPS 15 9570 (i7, UHD, GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q) Laptop Review

Yes, we're reviewing the Dell XPS 15 9570 with Core i7-8750H and 4K UHD right now

A thinner Dell XPS 15 notebook could arrive in 2019

The Dell XPS 15 9575 with 32 GB RAM might show up in early 2019, no LTE version in the cards

IFA 2018 | Lenovo C330 and S330 Chromebooks coming for $250 USD

IFA 2018 | Acer updates the Swift 3 and Swift 5 notebooks with Intel 'Whiskey Lake-U' options

IFA 2018 | The XPS 13 2-in-1 is coming back with Intel Amber Lake SoCs for $1000 USD

IFA 2018 | Dell XPS 13 9370 is getting a new Kaby Lake-R Core i3 option

No more updates for the XPS 15 9570 this year, 17-inch XPS might be in the cards, reveals Frank Azor

Latest Dell XPS 15 9575 BIOS update comes with a trackpad bug

The Dell XPS 13 9370 now available with Ubuntu Linux 18.04 onboard

Dell XPS 15 9570: 15 % more performance by undervolting

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