Who has the Dell XPS 13 or 15?

[ithelps]

I want to get the Dell xps, either 13 or 15. Leaning towards the 15 because its more powerful and I can just bring a mobile battery to make it last longer. I want the 16GB and 1TB one.


Anyone has one? Do you like it? Is it as good as the hype? Also should I wait for the next model? How often do the release a new model?


Also, is refurbished worth it? Any laptop or computer sellers on here? refurbished or new, hmmm..... Seems like refurbished would run into less problems since it is manually checked by Dell, but do they sell ones that are dented or have cosmetic problems when selling refurbished?

[Mitsu]

I'm an asus fanboy myself... but what exactly is your goal and needs with a high-end laptop?

If this is for a VMware setup, you're probably better off to setup some type of remote access to the VMs running on your desktop, and access them from your laptop.

[BiN4RY]

My friend has a XPS 15, and honestly It's gorgeous. I'm planning to get it as my next replacement sometime soon.

Also, why is this posted in eBay discussion? Is this related to stealth at all?

[rsot]

I think ithelps is deciding to get one for him and (by discussing it here BiN4RY), he is alluding to the fact that he will be donating one to the forum for raffle purposes, right?

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by BiN4RY

My friend has a XPS 15, and honestly It's gorgeous. I'm planning to get it as my next replacement sometime soon.

Also, why is this posted in eBay discussion? Is this related to stealth at all?

Because you post where you want regardless of what the topic is ....

I would avoid Dell computers like the plague for stealth accounts. My friends, coworkers and myself have all had hard drive problems with dell computers.

Nothing would be worse then having your files of accounts lost along with all the user profiles and cookies.

[ithelps]

Originally Posted by Speeder33

I would avoid Dell computers like the plague for stealth accounts. My friends, coworkers and myself have all had hard drive problems with dell computers.

Nothing would be worse then having your files of accounts lost along with all the user profiles and cookies.

I'm seeing a lot of reviews with software issues. I can't find a better windows laptop than a dell xps atm. What would you recommend?

[ithelps]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

Because you post where you want regardless of what the topic is ....

so @phaz0rz is right. You are a girl. Look at that avatar.

[ithelps]

Originally Posted by rsot

I think ithelps is deciding to get one for him and (by discussing it here BiN4RY), he is alluding to the fact that he will be donating one to the forum for raffle purposes, right?

Maybe i'll donate my HP laptop from 2000.

[ithelps]

Originally Posted by BiN4RY

My friend has a XPS 15, and honestly It's gorgeous. I'm planning to get it as my next replacement sometime soon.

Also, why is this posted in eBay discussion? Is this related to stealth at all?

I see no other section to ask a question, since I'll be using it for eBay. It's stealth related.

[ithelps]

Originally Posted by Mitsu

I'm an asus fanboy myself... but what exactly is your goal and needs with a high-end laptop?

If this is for a VMware setup, you're probably better off to setup some type of remote access to the VMs running on your desktop, and access them from your laptop.

I like high end.

I'd try vmware on a vps but its just don't work or don't work well.

I just want something fancy.

[yotano211]

I use a clevo w230ss for a business laptop, much faster than anything Dell has in the 13inch size.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by ithelps

so @phaz0rz is right. You are a girl. Look at that avatar.

Dear Lord!!!! Dear Lord!!!!!


How the fudge did that happen?


All overcome now....

I am a girl...

What will I do?!?

[Mitsu]

Originally Posted by ithelps

I like high end.

I'd try vmware on a vps but its just don't work or don't work well.

I just want something fancy.

Then get a macbook pro and bootcamp windows like every other yuppie

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by Mitsu

Then get a macbook pro and bootcamp windows like every other yuppie

He forgot to add he is CHEEP!

Could not afford that

[rsot]

Originally Posted by ithelps

Maybe i'll donate my HP laptop from 2000.

Telephony modem is likely built into that hmmm nice!

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by rsot

Telephony modem is likely built into that hmmm nice!

Pan-handle for the donation to you...

Could help your dial up

[rsot]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

Pan-handle for the donation to you...

Could help your dial up

Ahem - forum raffle

[phaz0rz]

You don't need a supercomputer to use vmware, and I definitely wouldn't recommend the remote server-based vmware setup - that would just add layers of unnecessary complexity. But since you have already decided to blow some of your profits on a new top-of-the-line laptop, get a mac. It doesn't have to be the newest $2500 macbook pro. My last macbook had 4g of RAM and ran VM's smoother than any PC I've ever worked with.

Once again I agree with speeder. I've had 3 or 4 dell computers crash in the past for various reasons, so now I will not go near them. If you don't want to get a mac that's fine, just don't get a dell. A standard out-of-the-box toshiba laptop from walmart would be a better choice, IMO..

[BiN4RY]

I understand why people dislikes Dell, and quite frankly I do agree with you guys from a traditional point of view. Their Ultrabooks like the XPS 13 and 15 is a whole new story though. They're quite amazing and really well built.

[ithelps]

Originally Posted by yotano211

I use a clevo w230ss for a business laptop, much faster than anything Dell has in the 13inch size.

Hmm is that an American brand? Never heard of it before.

[ithelps]

Originally Posted by Mitsu

Then get a macbook pro and bootcamp windows like every other yuppie

Nah. Mac are over priced for its specs