We are proud to announce the latest and greatest Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition. The system, which is based on 10th Gen Intel® Core™ 10nm mobile processors, represents the 10th generation of the XPS 13 Developer Edition (see a list of the previous nine generations below).
This 10th generation system features an updated design and comes with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS preloaded. Two areas of note are that the new XPS 13 will be available with up to 32GB of RAM as well fingerprint-reader support. (suppport for the fingerprint-reader support will be available post launch and initially as an update.)
The Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition, 10th generation
The Developer Edition, as well as the 32GB Windows configs, will be available in February (initial Windows configs will be available on January 7). When the Developer Edition launches next month it will be available in the US, Canada and Europe and start at US $1,199.99 (this represents an i5-based Developer Edition with 8GB of RAM, a 256GB SSD, an FHD display and with Ubuntu 18.04 LTS preloaded).
But wait, there’s more: Latitudes and monitors
As with the preceding generation, today’s announcement of the latest XPS 13 Developer Edition is not a decoupled event but is part of a broader Dell product unveiling. In addition to the XPS 13 Developer Edition and its Windows counterpart, Dell Technologies is introducing new products and software across its premium Latitude 9000 series and display portfolios.
Dell UltraSharp 43 4K USB-C Monitor
Latitude 9000 series: Featured as the first devices within the new 9000 series, the Latitude 9510 notebook and 2-in-1 laptops represent a new ultra-premium class of products targeted at executives and mobile professionals. The 15” commercial PC delivers 5G mobile broadband capabilities, AI-based productivity capabilities, and targets 30-plus hours of battery life.
UltraSharp 27” 4K monitor: In addition, the new family of monitors includes an 86”4K interactive touch monitor, an UltraSharp 27” 4K USB-C Monitor for creatives with VESA DisplayHDRTM 400 for true color reproduction, and the new Alienware 25” Gaming Monitor with 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.
XPS 13: 32GB, FPR support, larger display & improved unboxing
Returning to the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition, as mentioned in the opening, many will be happy to know that when it debuts next month, it will be available with up to 32GB of RAM. The addition of an option above 16GB is something is a direct request from the community and we are happy to be able to deliver on it.
Fingerprint-reader support: Another awaited feature is fingerprint-reader support. While not available at launch, support will soon follow, first as an OTA (over-the-air) update and then as part of the preloaded image.
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition, 10th gen
4-sided InfinityEdge display: What’s also very cool is that the latest XPS 13 boasts the first-ever 4-sided InfinityEdge display, which means it is virtually borderless. In addition, the new display features a 16:10 aspect ratio (up from 16:9 on the prior gen) and while this may seem like a small detail, the extra screen space is noticeable.
Keycaps and trackpad: A larger display, along with larger keycaps, and trackpad are all contained within a form factor both smaller and thinner than the previous generation.
Unboxing experience: As a result of customer feedback, both the XPS 13 Developer Edition and Windows variant will ship with an improved unboxing experience. This experience is cleaner, simpler and based on more sustainable packaging. While all Dell packaging is sustainable, the new design greatly increases the ease of recyclability by eliminating foam and single use packaging.
XPS 13 Developer Edition specs in brief
The 2020 XPS 13 developer edition will be available with
- 10th Gen Intel® Core™ 10nm mobile processors
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
- Fingerprint reader support (driver initially available via OTA update)
- Up to 32GB memory
- Up to 3x faster wireless with Killer™ AX1650 built on Intel WiFi 6 Chipset, supports up to 2TB PCIe SSD
- Up to 4K Ultra HD+ (3840 x 2400) display
Project Sputnik and Dell’s Linux portfolio – from then to now
The first generation of the XPS 13 developer edition debuted over eight years ago and represents the first system in the Project Sputnik portfolio of developer systems. (See the list of the initial nine generations below).
Guided by feedback: Project Sputnik, it began as an exploratory effort to find out what the community wanted in a developer-focused laptop. Since the project’s beginning it has been guided by direct input from the developer community and in fact it was the power of the community that pushed the effort from project to product.
Precision joins: Three years after it launched, the svelte XPS 13 developer edition was joined by a beefy Ubuntu-based Precision Mobile workstation. Within a year this initial power system became a set of four systems and are now in their fourth generation. Today the Sputnik portfolio consists of the 2020 XPS 13 developer edition along with the Ubuntu-based Dell Precision 5540, 3540, 3541, 7540 and 7740 mobile workstations.
150+ Linux systems: While project Sputnik is the most visible Linux-based offerings from Dell, it is only a small fraction of the over 150 systems that make up Dell’s Linux portfolio.
The Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition through the generations
Generation One (L321X) — November 29, 2012
- Ubuntu 12.04LTS
- CPU: 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ processor (Sandy Bridge)
- RAM: 8GB
- SSD: 256GB
- Display: 1366×768
Generation Two (L322X) — February 18, 2013
New features
- FHD display (1920 x 1080)
- 3rd Generation Intel® Core™ (Ivy Bridge)
Generation Three (9333) — November 15, 2013
New features
- Touch-enabled FHD display
- 4th Generation Intel® Core™ (Haswell)
Generation Four (9343) — April 9, 2015
New features
- Ubuntu 14.04
- 5th Generation Intel® Core™ (Broadwell)
- 512GB
- QHD+ touch (3200×1800
Generation Five (9350) — March 3, 2016
New features
- 6th Generation Intel® Core™ (Skylake)
- InfinityEdge™ display — FHD and QHD+ versions available
- 16GB and 1TB
Generation Six (9360) — October 04, 2016
New features
- Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
- 7th generation Intel® Core™ (Kaby lake)
Generation Seven (9370) — January 4, 2018
New features
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (launched with 16.04 LTS upgraded to 18.04 in July 2018)
- 8th generation Intel® Core™ (Kaby Lake R)
Generation Eight (9380) — January 23, 2019
New features
- 9th generation Intel® Core™ (Wiskey lake)
- 2TB
- Camera moved to the top of the display
Generation Nine (7390) — August 21, 2019
New features
- 10th Generation Intel® Core, 6 cores (Comet Lake)
Extra-credit reading
- The best Linux gifts to buy in 2019 – ZDNet
- Dell’s Newest XPS 13 Ubuntu Laptop Just Got 16 Additional Configurations – Forbes
- Dell bets big on Ubuntu Linux laptops for developers – ZDNet
- Dell XPS 13 7390 Review: The Best Laptop For Desktop Linux Users – Laptop Capri
- Dell announces new Linux XPS 13 developer edition 7390 laptop – TechBuzz
Pau for now…
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I’m interested to know the OEM for the fingerprint module. I have an XPS15 and it has a Goodix reader, and there’s no linux driver for it.
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Only 2 USB ports? That’s a serious regression. I was actually hoping for 4 ports (and do away with the analog port and the SD card reader).
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Are you seriously asking them to remove the 3.5mm port? I hope they never do that, so much convenience and it works everywhere with everything.
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I have used the XPS 13 form 2018 for 2 years and I never used the 3rd USB-C port.
I did get myself a USB-C stick (2-sided with both USB-C and USB-A ports) and a Bluetooth Mouse.
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Looks great… but the keyboard is downgraded with PgUp and PgDown keys hidden under Fn 😦 whyyy
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Looks really nice, but it needs separate physical mouse buttons for me to get it. Odd gestures is not a replacement for real mouse buttons, sadly.
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Will the FHD version come with a Matte display? I think that matte displays are way better when working a lot of hours with a computer, specially with a laptop that is designed for portability (so lots of different environments with different lights)
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Will older models (e.g., Precision 5530) which also came with a fingerprint reader also receive software support for the fingerprint reader?
I ordered my Precision 5530 with Ubuntu and the fingerprint reader, but driver software has not yet become available anywhere (Hardware: “Bus 001 Device 004: ID 27c6:5395 HTMicroelectronics Goodix Fingerprint Device”).
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Dell appear to use two different fingerprint reader OEMs, one is Goodix, the other Elan. The former doesn’t have drivers yet, so sadly my XPS15 running Fedora can’t use fprint login.
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As an early XPS 13 Developer Edition user, I am happy to see continued investment. However, the enhancement that I am wishing for is AMD CPUs and GPU’s. The AMD performance advantage and Linux driver maturity would really help XPS 13 Developer Edition become a much more valuable Linux product.
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As an early XPS 13 Developer Edition user, I am happy to see continued investment. However, the enhancement that I am wishing for is AMD CPUs and GPU’s. The AMD performance advantage and Linux driver maturity would really help XPS 13 Developer Edition become a much more valuable Linux product.
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This looks like an amazing laptop. I love the new screen and the 16:10 aspect ratio. I just wish it had support for Coreboot, Libreboot, LinuxBoot, TianoCore or some kind of open source firmware.
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I’m in medical research, and I’ve been using Linux for 17 years now. Most of my work involves creating and editing texts and presentations, as as such keyboard ergonomics is crucial. Of all 13″ keyboard layouts, I find the one of HP’s laptops the best, being the most comfortable and most efficient to use. For example, in such a relatively small laptop size, HP managed to include large, dedicated keys for PageUp, PageDown, Home, and End, which are all well placed. All these keys are directly accessible, and not at the expense of the function keys (which I also use for editing). In addition, the Delete key is in its traditional (and best) place, whereas the power switch is separate from the typing keys. I very much wanted to have a Dell XPS 13″, because of the high quality of its hardware and, notably, of its premium compatibility with Linux. But alas, its keyboard layout is a deal breaker for me.
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Good news, why there is any proposal for a 14″ edition ? With a better keyboard and more ports ?
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Great news. The fprint will definitely be welcome. Barton, I do have one question. Why does dell keep using killer wifi rather than just Intel’s AX200NGW? It’s only $13 consumer side. I assume it’s 1/3 that in bulk.
Is it a licensing thing?
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Damn I like XPS laptops… But I’ll not buy any again. When it is broken, you will get the worst support service possible. Already 2 month in this hell…
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Will the patches for the fingerprint reader also get upstream or will there be a fully proprietary solution?
Will there be the XPS with 32Gb Ram and a matte display? Working devices with reflective screens are not allowed according to the European Health and Safety at Work Directive (90/270/EEC) and it would be a pity if I could not buy it because of this.
I really hope you will answer this questions.
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I was eyeing up the XPS 13 2-in-1 7390 but alas there are some challenges getting Linux on there without sacrificing something. It looks like the 20.04 LTS carrying most of the fixes.
Hopefully the 2-in-1 will have Linux support by then and I can replace most of my home/personal device use with a single beast.
This one will probably be top of my list to replace my work laptop though.
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That “32” in the title really looks like you are listening to your customers 🙂 I have just bought the 2-in-1 XPS (7390) a month ago. I have to try to get kernel from your “project sputnik” on it (in hopes of getting camera and fingerprint reader working). I will wait with work notebook upgrade for this new “developer edition” to avoid the hassle and support you 🙂 Thank you!
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Why support for fingerprint sensor, when it is not physically there?
>here is a fingerprint sensor embedded into the power button on the standard XPS 13, but it is missing in its Developer Edition sibling.
https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/news/dell-xps-13-9300-developer-edition-launch-price-specifications-10th-gen-intel-processor-launch-2158102
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It will be there in the version coming out next month. Thanks!
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Is there going to be a way to save a link to a configuration that I can send to purchasing to get exactly what I want?
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Hello Barton!
Have any real and legal way to buy this version in Japan (or from Japan)?
The main problem what even XPS13 with windows contains core i5 maximum (and 8Gb RAM of course).
Thanks.
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Hi!
I’m very interested in the new XPS 13, however I worry about battery life. I have the old M3800 developer edition with a 61 Wh battery, and poor battery life. The XPS 13 seems to have only a 52 Wh battery, although I would avoid the discrete graphics and 4K screen this time round.
What is the real-world battery life of the XPS 13 like on Ubuntu 18.04? Should I be looking at the Latitude models instead if I prioritise battery life?
Thanks,
David
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Is this a good laptop for processing wild life images, can it take the Adobe Creative Cloud suit on it!
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Unfortunately not. For that you would want the windows version 🙂
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Barton,
thank you for your efforts to have Linux supported on Dell hardware.
I own the 7390 2-in-1 and the webcam isn’t working. I know the devices is not officially supported, but the hardware is strikingly similar.
Is the webcam in the 7390 hooked up differently when compared to the 2-in1, i.e. is the hardware different?
Or does the regular 7390 have some different firmware that makes the webcam appear as a USB device instead of being on the Intel IPU pci device? If so, do you think it’s possible to enable this option on the regular 7390?
Thanks again,
Carl
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oh dear, I meant: do you think it’s possible to switch the webcam to be a USB device on the 2-in-1, like on the regular 7390.
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When Dell is planning to sell Linux Developer Edition laptops in India?
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What is the model number of this computer? 7390?
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Thanks for the update. And thanks for supporting Linux for a long time. I’ve bought 3 different generations of XPS 13 Developer Edition (including the very first generation). I’m planning to buy the new one because of the 32GB RAM option. Do you know when it will be available in France?
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Is there an expected release date?
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Hey Barton, I’d heard your interview on Linux4Everyone and was just wondering if there’s any XPS Linux support group, forum, or chat channel I can join? I bought 7390 this winter but I had to get the Windows version (the 2TB Ubuntu one wasn’t available in Canada). By some miracle I managed to get Ubuntu running on it, but let’s just say it’s been an adventure. I’d love to connect with similarly struggling folk so we can bounce help off each other.
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Hi Paul, you may want to check out the forum https://www.dell.com/community/Linux-Developer-Systems/bd-p/a-4613-en-forums you can post Qs you have here and the community is pretty good about helping out 🙂
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Great, thanks!
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For anyone else who Googles along to here and is curious where it led, here you go: https://dell.com/community/Linux-Developer-Systems/Help-refreshing-the-Ubuntu-on-a-Canadian-XPS-13-7390/m-p/7494095#M9067 (very quiet now but let’s keep our fingers crossed ; )
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I would really like to send a purchase signal to Dell buy getting the Developer Edition with Linux, but given that Dell does not ship their products worldwide, I might only be able to get a hold of a Windows version.
Does anyone know the the 9300 DE and Win versions will be physically equivale, with the same radio chip, camera etc.
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I bought the Windows version in Estonia, and am successfully Gentooing on it.
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Any word on when we can order one with better specs (UHD, 512GB SSD)?
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When will we see the launch of the 9300 developer edition with 32GB of ram? So far configuration options seem very limited, especially outside the US
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It’s the last day of February, I still can’t find this on the dell web site…does anyone have a link?
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It’s a leap year, they have one more day!
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It’s Mar, 1. Still waiting for 32GB config ^^
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This is getting completely ridiculous. Even in the US only low end variants developer editions are available and they have insane shipping times. Looks like DELL is only producing very few of them.
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I’ve got money in the corporate budget, and a failing laptop. Unfortunately if no one at Dell is even willing to speak up with information, the money is going to have to go somewhere else. Pity, because I’d _like_ to buy a 32GB XPS13.
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Hi Mike, Sidewinder et al, the coronavirus situation continues to evolve. We are working to manage the impact on our supply chain, the associated products and ultimately our customers. We are continuing to monitor the situation closely and adjusting as matters unfold. Thanks for your patience and understanding
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Dear Barton,
i completely understand that the corona situation makes things difficult for everyone of us, right now. But is it possible to give at least a statement whether the 32 GB will come in the “near future” or not?
Many thanks in advance
Jürgen
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I’d like to build the project sputnik kernel from source. Where can I find the source repository?
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Any update on the availability of fingerprint reader drivers?
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Got a question … could i bought a windows version (if i can’t wait ?)
and install Ubuntu ?
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I did this and it worked, only the wireless driver wasn’t working so I had to buy a USB-C-to-ethernet adapter and get the Killer WiFi module working through downloading a bunch of drivers for it this way. (Messy) details: https://dell.com/community/Linux-Developer-Systems/Help-refreshing-the-Ubuntu-on-a-Canadian-XPS-13-7390/m-p/7494095 (my first time going through all this in a long time).
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I couldn’t wait anymore so I bought the windows XPS 13 16 GB ram 512 GB ssd. I immediately installed Ubuntu 20.04 daily and it’s working great so far, no issues.
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Im sorry you had to go the Windows route but glad that you got 20.04 up and running right off the bat 🙂
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Any update on the fingerprint reader? Is it the same model as in the 2-in-1 7390?
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Hi, I was wondering if dell will ship the new 5550 etc. with Ubuntu 20.04?
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Is anyone else experiencing severely throttled download speeds since the Ubuntu 20.04 update? I know I’m not the only one: https://askubuntu.com/questions/1230525/ubuntu-20-04-network-performance-extremely-slow/1235800.
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Found a typo here, and don’t know where to report https://www.dell.com/en-us/work/shop/overview/cp/linuxsystems
9300 could have upto 32Gb of RAM
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Hi Barton, I’ve been closely following the availability of the latest XPS 13 Developer Edition (9300) in Germany as I would like to buy one after I save up enough money.
However, it now looks like there is only 1 configuration available under home users that comes pre-installed with Ubuntu:
https://www.dell.com/de-de/shop/laptops/neu-xps-13/spd/xps-13-9300-laptop/cnx93019
I used to see a few more Ubuntu configurations earlier this year. Do you know if more configurations will be made available again? Or is this latest version of the Developer Edition already being phased out?
Hope you can let me know. Thanks!
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Hi !
Get a windows version and install ubuntu on it, no big deal (except paying for a windows licence. At least you have the 32 GB option 😉
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Hi Barton !
The 32GB option is still not available in france. I’ll have to wait for the next refresh now, hoping that this option will be available from day 1.
Cheers
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Thanks for your patience Vincent and I apologize for the wait.
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No worries, I’ve been using the 9333 for 6 years now and it works still pretty well. A bump in cpu power would me nice though but nowadays 16GB is just enough for virtualisation so I prefer waiting for 32GB, as I intend to keep it for years as well.
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Hi ! Finally bought the 9310 Windows edition (could not find the dev ed. on the french dell website) with only 16GB, 32GB is too expensive (also because it has to come with 2TB m2).
Anyway, I can’t get my hands on the ubuntu 20.04 LTS disk image, only the windows image is offered. If you have links of resources materials. Thanks
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By the next refresh, do you mean a model newer than the 9300, or do you suggest the 9300 might have a follow-up release (perhaps with Ubuntu 20.04)? I’ve been hoping to see the 32 GB version with a 1 TB SSD in the UK, but with “only” the FHD+ screen. Still much of the scientific software I work with does not play nicely with 4K, and the hit on battery life is not worth it.
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Hi !
I do not suggest anything, I’m just a regular customer 🙂 Dell France did not release the 32GB option so I’ll just wait that it becomes available (on the 9333 or any future version)
No idea about the screen options
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So, when will the 32GB RAM be available? This post was created in January, but still I can’t choose the 32GB option in any of Dells online shops. Is there a link? I am trying to order from Germany.
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Agree. It is also hard to find things on the UK store. If I type “linux” in the search box then three “New XPS 13” configurations appear in the results. But if I refine by operating system: Ubuntu, there is only 1 result. I am left with the feeling that I might be missing an option hidden somewhere else on there. Is there a straightforward list of which configurations are available and in which markets?
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Same thing on US website. I can’t find any Linux 32GB RAM model. It doesn’t even have any Memory customization option.
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In NZ their site offers very few configuration options – a much more limited selection than the the US site.
Maybe by the time they sort out the rest of the world actually being able to buy this, they’ll have out-of-the-box compatibility for the 2in1 with 32GB as well. Yeah Right!
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It was on US site few month ago, I’ve ordered one. But I can’t see it now as well. I think that amount of available configurations reduced in preparation of update (I expect it to release this year)
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I have been wanting to buy an XPS Dev Edition Laptop for a few years now but cannot purchase one with an Intel laptop for many reasons. Please make one with a Ryzen processor so I can give you my money.
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Hi Barton!
Any news regarding the XPS 13 9310 Developer Edition and when it’s going to be on sale in Europe?
Thank you very much!
I’m an happy Sputnik customer since 2015!
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Hi again !
Forget about my last comment. Deep sleep does work it just requires an oem kernel. And ubuntu upgrades to non oem by default when using the standard ubuntu distrib. Just figured out that
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in case anyone is interested :
https://www.dell.com/community/XPS/Ubuntu-deep-sleep-missing-for-xps-9310/m-p/7796776/highlight/true#M78037
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