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Azor tweeted that though they would begin certifying the XPS series for eGPUs, it will take at least a month to assess feasibility. (Source: Twitter)

Dell will begin certifying XPS notebooks for external graphics: Frank Azor

Alienware and XPS GM Frank Azor has stated that due to demand from customers, they will start to seek external graphics certification for their popular XPS line of notebooks. Without certification, newer graphics enclosures with t...
Douglas Black, 10 Feb 2017 09:38
Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Convertible Review

87% Dell XPS 13 9365 2-in-1 Convertible Review

Finally, a 2-in-1 InfinityEdge. Dell has successfully translated its award-winning XPS 13 notebook into a convertible with many of its original features intact including the design and display. Users will have to sacrifice some performance and features along the way when compared to the latest Ultrabooks.
Intel Core i7-7Y75 | Intel HD Graphics 615 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Allen Ngo, 01 Feb 2017 10:01
An XPS 15 with fingerprint scanner was on display at CES, but it seems that this feature isn't quite ready. (Source: Windows Central)

The XPS 15 9560's fingerprint scanner has gone AWOL (updated with official response from Dell)

The leaked website for the XPS 9560, specs, and CES display model all showed the update to the popular 9550 would sport a fingerprint scanner. The latest information from the company suggests that it does not currently have one, b...
Douglas Black, 14 Jan 2017 04:14
The long-awaited update to the award-winning XPS 15 9550 is available for order on Dell's website now and will begin shipping in 2-3 weeks. (Source: Dell)

Dell's refreshed XPS 15 9560 with GTX 1050 and fingerprint scanner now up for order

The Dell XPS 15 9560, the much-awaited update to the XPS 15 9550, is finally up for order through Dell. The 9560 update brings Kaby Lake CPUs, Nvidia GTX 1050 graphics, fingerprint scanning, and Windows Hello support to everyone's...
Douglas Black, 12 Jan 2017 08:36
The Precision 3520 Mobile Workstation is available now, while the others will become available over the next two months. (Source: Dell)

Dell now offers Ubuntu-based developer versions of new Precision workstations

Dell's 3520, 5520, 7520, and 5720 Precision Workstations will all have the option of shipping with Ubuntu 16.07 LTS. The 3520 is available now, while the others are coming over the next few months.
Douglas Black, 11 Jan 2017 01:43
The updated XPS 13 Convertible is equipped with Kaby Lake-Y series chips for fanless operation. (Source: Dell)

CES 2017 | Dell officially announces XPS 13 Convertible

The popular notebook line of computers from Dell gets an interesting update - the newest XPS 13 is a fanless convertible.
Sam Medley, 04 Jan 2017 16:53
Dell advertises "data transfers up to 40Gbps" on the websites of the XPS 15 and 13. (Source: Dell)

(updated) XPS 9350/9550's Thunderbolt 3 may be hardwired at TB2 speeds

Schematics of the XPS 9350 show that its TB3 controller is hardware-limited to speeds half of those advertised. This may affect all notebooks with a single TB3 port, including the XPS 9360, 9550, 9560, M5510, and M5520.
Douglas Black, 03 Jan 2017 08:06
The only physical changes seem to be the addition of an optional fingerprint scanner and Windows Hello camera. (Source: Dell)

XPS 15 9560 official: GTX 1050, Kaby Lake, fingerprint scanner, and Windows Hello

Dell has gone official with the XPS 15 9560, and it does not disappoint. Changes include a GTX 1050, Kaby Lake, fingerprint scanner, Windows Hello, and Killer Wi-Fi card. Thanks to the updated Pascal graphics, GPU-intensive tasks ...
Douglas Black, 20 Dec 2016 13:55
Dell  XPS 13 9360 FHD i5 Notebook Review

89% Dell XPS 13 9360 FHD i5 Notebook Review

Quiet evolution. The Kaby Lake i5-equipped version of Dell's XPS 13 subnotebook with FHD display impresses with outstanding battery live, great performance and top-notch ergonomics. The display, however, falls a tad short of our lofty expectations.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Bernhard Pechlaner, 15 Nov 2016 20:37
Dell XPS 13 9360 QHD+ i5-7200U Notebook Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9360 QHD+ i5-7200U Notebook Review

Small update, no effect?! Dell secretly updated its top seller: The XPS 13 is one of the first models that gets the latest Kaby Lake processors from Intel. The chassis does not appear to be changed, and the display is similar as well. We once again do a live review and will update the article continuously.
Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel HD Graphics 620 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Klaus Hinum, J. Simon Leitner, 04 Oct 2016 00:00
Dell: XPS 13 with Kaby Lake CPUs announced in Japan

Dell: XPS 13 with Kaby Lake CPUs announced in Japan (Update: International Release announced)

Very quietly, Dell announced a new version of their best selling (probably) consumer-ultrabook. The Dell XPS 13 caused a lot of commotion in the Notebook segment in the last years, and it has started a trend towards smaller displa...
Benjamin Herzig, 15 Sep 2016 16:00
How-to guide: PCIe SSD upgrade using the Dell XPS 13 (9350) as an example

How-to guide: PCIe SSD upgrade using the Dell XPS 13 (9350) as an example

Our step-by-step tutorial explains how to upgrade the Dell XPS 13 2016 (9350) quickly and easily with larger and faster PCIe NVMe SSDs. Which ones are compatible? How does an upgrade impact the performance?
J. Simon Leitner, 09 Jul 2016 07:38
Dell XPS 13 9350 2016 (FHD, i7-6560U) Notebook Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9350 2016 (FHD, i7-6560U) Notebook Review

Businessman's toy. We have already reviewed many different configurations of the Dell XPS 13 (9350). This time we want to describe a variant with Intel i7-6560U CPU, integrated Intel Iris Graphics 540, and matte 1080p display. In addition, we will cover the intensively discussed CABC problem of the XPS 13 with FHD display.
Intel Core i7-6560U | Intel Iris Graphics 540 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
J. Simon Leitner, 30 Jun 2016 07:05
Dell XPS 12 9250 4K Convertible Review

85% Dell XPS 12 9250 4K Convertible Review

4K for on the go. Dell wants to advance the convertible sector by setting new standards with the new 2-in-1 XPS 12 9259. A 4K panel, 512 GB SSD and Core m7 are some technical highlights that Dell offers. The XPS proves to be a real jack-of-all-trades in routine use but has to accept clear deductions when it comes to battery performance. Find out in our in-depth report what the total package has to offer.
Intel Core m7-6Y75 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.50" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Bade, 08 Apr 2016 09:52
Dell XPS 13 9350 (i7-6560U, QHD+) Ultrabook Review

88% Dell XPS 13 9350 (i7-6560U, QHD+) Ultrabook Review

Maxed out. Our latest XPS 13 is equipped to the brim with a 3200x1800 resolution touchscreen, Core i7-6560U CPU, Iris Graphics 540, and a 512 GB NVMe SSD. Is this higher cost SKU worth the extra horsepower?
Intel Core i7-6560U | Intel Iris Graphics 540 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Allen Ngo, 23 Feb 2016 17:30
Dell XPS 15 9550 (i7, 512GB, UHD) InfinityEdge Notebook Review

87% Dell XPS 15 9550 (i7, 512GB, UHD) InfinityEdge Notebook Review

Bug fixes, workarounds and BIOS updates: Dell's XPS 15 does not have a good start. How is the bigger i7/UHD version handling the drawbacks that we experienced with the i5/FHD model? One reader speaks about a “completely different notebook.” Do we share this opinion? Are we even inspired in the end? Update 12/23/2015: Recall BIOS 1.1.14!
Intel Core i7-6700HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2.1 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 26 Dec 2015 08:03
Dell XPS 15 2016 (9550) InfinityEdge Notebook Review

86% Dell XPS 15 2016 (9550) InfinityEdge Notebook Review

High-end without high-end performance. We review the new XPS 15 from Dell and have a look at the performance of the 45-Watt Core i5. Can the latter use its full potential in the flat chassis? Throttling is, fortunately, not the answer – at least not on mains.
Intel Core i5-6300HQ | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M | 15.60" | 2 kg
J. Simon Leitner / Sebastian Jentsch, 11 Dec 2015 00:00
Dell XPS 13 2016 (i7, 256 GB, QHD+) Notebook Review

87% Dell XPS 13 2016 (i7, 256 GB, QHD+) Notebook Review

Pixel monster. Following the FHD version, we are now testing Dell's new XPS 13 with a QHD Infinity screen alongside Skylake Core i7. Will higher image pleasure and more power be at the expense of battery life? Update 12/3/2015: The runtimes of the XPS 13 were lengthened considerably following a BIOS update. Update 2/26/2016: brighter display with Content Adaptive Backlight Control (CABC) OFF
Intel Core i7-6500U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.3 kg
Sebastian Jentsch, 02 Dec 2015 18:57
Dell XPS 13-9350 InfinityEdge Ultrabook Review

90% Dell XPS 13-9350 InfinityEdge Ultrabook Review

Skylake successor… Dell’s adoption of an evolutionary approach to revising their flagship XPS 13 Ultrabook seems appropriate given the splendor of the machine’s futuristic design and the universal praise heaped upon its predecessor. But can its chipset refresh and tweaks under the hood keep it perched at the top of the pile? We leave no stone unturned and no key unpressed.
Intel Core i5-6200U | Intel HD Graphics 520 | 13.30" | 1.2 kg
Steve Schardein, 05 Nov 2015 07:37
Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15 InfinityEdge with Intel Skylake Overview

Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15 InfinityEdge with Intel Skylake Overview

This autumn Dell introduces four new versions of the XPS 15 with InfinityEdge display as well as seven different configurations of the popular XPS 13. The following article is a commented overview of the available versions. Which configuration is recommended for which scenario?
J. Simon Leitner, 16 Oct 2015 16:07
Dell announces XPS 13 and XPS 15 with "InfinityEdge" and new XPS 12 2-in-1

Dell announces XPS 13 and XPS 15 with "InfinityEdge" and new XPS 12 2-in-1

Dell will launch its updated XPS 13 and XPS 15 with Intel Skylake processors in October 2015. The XPS 15 comes with a new 4K Infinity display and Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M. The XPS 12 2in1 will follow next January.
Sebastian Jentsch, J. Simon Leitner, 09 Oct 2015 04:10
Dell to use recycled carbon fiber for future Alienware and Latitude notebooks

Dell to use recycled carbon fiber for future Alienware and Latitude notebooks

The manufacturer plans to significantly increase its use of recycled materials for new products.
Ronald Tiefenthäler/ Allen Ngo, 29 Sep 2015 20:16
Dell XPS 12 refresh specifications leak

Dell XPS 12 refresh specifications leak

Dell may introduce a refreshed XPS 12 as early as this October with Infinity Edge.
Oliver Moebel/ Allen Ngo, 11 Sep 2015 07:10

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