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    Considering the New XPS 15, but I have some questions

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by hesstruck, Jan 29, 2014.

  1. hesstruck

    hesstruck Notebook Enthusiast

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    The new XPS 15 in the top configuration ( XPS 15 Touch Screen Laptop Details | Dell) looks like the top machine in the ~$2000 range in terms of portability, internals, and build quality. Before I pull the trigger, though, I have a couple questions.

    1) My personal main concern with the laptop is the screen. I hear the QHD makes things really small and scaling often gives weird results. To remedy this, could i just change the resolution of the laptop to 1080p ? Is it alright to run the laptop in a non-native resolution?
    2) Are there any other notable problems with the laptop?
    3) Are there ways to fix any problems mentioned in question 2?

    Thanks in advance, guys!
     
    hesstruck, Jan 29, 2014
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    ctafield Notebook Enthusiast

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    1 - A lot of the Microsoft applications are fine with scaling up on QHD, but in my experience there are a lot of issues with third party software. You can change it back down to 1080p, that's fine. You will get a message saying it's not the native resolution blah blah but you can disable that.

    2 - Might want to have a scan through the owners thread... I don't really have any issues with mine other than they sent the wrong power supply (now fixed), and that the track pad is a bit iffy (hoping drivers will get better). Apparently others have mentioned a humming/buzzing noise from the monitor, and some have said there are Wifi issues. I've not suffered from either of those so can't speak to them.

    3 -...
     
    ctafield, Jan 30, 2014
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    Afy Notebook Guru

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    As mentioned scaling works fine.. I use 163% because I am well me. I run native resolution despite tri-focals. 1080p looks weird on this screen. The scaling is just fine.
    Problems... None to speak of. The screen colours are a little off I believe, but there is a file in the owners thread that ensures that it is spot on.
    #3 I have a had a few people remark that they didn't know the MacBook was also made by Dell or that it came with a touch screen. Its been difficult to not burst out laughing..
    Am not a crApple fan.
     
    Afy, Feb 2, 2014
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can call and get the 1080p screen if you're worried about scaling...
     
    sgogeta4, Feb 2, 2014
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    notebook303 Notebook Evangelist

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    I assume there will be NO 17" version of this correct?
     
    notebook303, Feb 5, 2014
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