Announcing the Tom’s Guide Dell XPS Q&A and Laptop Giveaway!

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Did you consider any other 16:9 aspect ratios for this device? As a student who constantly has multiple windows side by side, I find that the 3:2 aspect ratio is my favorite.

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Engineering-wise, is the nosecam really necessary? As someone with a copious number of selfie-taking friends, as I understand it the flattering angle would be a down-facing angle. I feel for video conferencing this would lead to a bit of awkwardness assuming you didn't have versatility of positioning.

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Are these systems able to be user repaired?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

What would you say is the best feature for the business traveler?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

How does this computer compare to the HP Spectre?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Do you have plans for a modular laptop similar to Project Ara, Moto mods, and other modular Smartphones? What are the design limitations for making a modular laptop?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Do these models come with a stylus?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

How sturdy are the hinges?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

When will Dell incorporate Intel's RealSense Camera in the rear so we can use it for business?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Is this laptop good for Computer Science?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Is Dell XPS 13 the best model for gaming? If not, which Dell XPS model do you suggest for the gamer on the go?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Do you have planes to include an OLED screen in the future Dell XPS laptops?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

How much does Dell XPS 13 weigh? How did you incorporate such powerful features into such a light weight laptop?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

The original XPS had a flip display for tablet functionality, what was the inspiration behind the flip display? Do you believe this feature will draw consumers away from the Dell XPS competitors? Why?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Can the laptop be used to make videos for YouTube?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

I am loving all the updates Dell has presented on the XPS Line recently (especially the convertible feature and nearly bezel-less screens). What's next?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Do you think this could be a real competitor to the new Apple MacBook? How does it compare price wise and how does it compare spec wise?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

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How does this laptop compare to other major players on the market when it comes to cooling?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Will I be able to install additional SSD for Dell XPS 13? I'm planning to use Dell XPS 13 for music production. Some of the laptops have problems - they can't sound good even with headphones (you need an additional amp to make headphones sounds good). How about Dell XPS 13? Will it be good for my purpose?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

Do you lose performance by making it so thin?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

How many PCIe lanes are enabled on the USB-C /THUNDERBOLT3 port on the latest Dell XPS13 and what is the max anticipated throughput? Also are 802.11 ad docks usable?

 

[Jsimenhoff]

We collected the following question from our online raffle:

What is the customer satisfaction rating for this computer?

 

[droizs]

Hi!
Why did Dell stop selling their laptops in Portugal? I really wanted to buy the new XPS 2-in-1 but unfortunately, I can't do it

 

[Wolfshadw]

I understand the need for Dell to push out newer and superior products, but where is the support for your legacy products? I have a Dell Inspiron 6400/E1505 laptop running Windows XP. It did everything I ever needed it to do (finances mostly), but there was no official support for Windows 7 (or any OS beyond that). So when Microsoft ended support for Windows XP, I either needed to accept the security risk or discard my (fully functional) system.

That system and what I would use it for, could easily run Windows 10, but now, it sits in a drawer, gathering dust, because there is no official support from Dell. You know. I get it. Support teams for all of your legacy products would probably run into the billions of dollars, but fewer products vs. better support would likely retain more loyal customers.

So aside from the obvious "Too many platforms to support" response, why does Dell (and pretty much every laptop manufacturer) abandon those of us who purchase your products?

-Wolf sends

 

[valeman2012]

Will the XPS 13 Laptop (2017) have a gamer edition?