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Dell XPS 15 Laptop (16GB/512SSD/UHD Display) - $2549 @ Dell

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Dell XPS 15 Laptop (16GB/512SSD/UHD Display) - $2549 @ DellAffiliate
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cheapcheerful on 20/06/2016 - 01:03 dell.com (685 clicks)
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Key features:
Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ Processor (6M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
15.6" Ultra HD LED Touchscreen Display (3840x2160)
2GB NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
16GB RAM
512GB Solid State Drive
1 x HDMI Port
2 x USB 3.0 Ports
Multi Format Card Reader
Bluetooth v4.1
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
6-Cell Battery

32GB RAM and 1TB SSD version also going for $3,144.00 (not as good as recent 20% off at Ebay sale but 512GB version was not included in Ebay sale)

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  • simion1232006 on 20/06/2016 - 01:17
    +3

    Saw this type of dell promotion on and off many times. Not sure whether I should call it promotion or normal price. Good laptop though.

  • juzz0 on 20/06/2016 - 02:31
    +1

    Yes I saw it earlier today and didn't think about posting as it seems to be every second week. Hope others find it helpful. Also other deals on 15%

  • butter on 20/06/2016 - 03:53
    +5

    Not sure if this applies to a anyone, but since the new video card architectures (polaris/pascal) have such a a generational gap in performance, I'd really be hesitant to buy a notebook with a discrete graphics card right now.

    Sure, if you need it go for it, but I'm just taking a back seat now waiting for the new chips to trickle into the line up. It shouldn't take too long.

    I'd just be kicking myself if I dropped 2.5K on a laptop only to find that you could had the same one with double the memory and performance for the same money.

    It also explains why Apple hasn't updated its macbook pro line up in so long.

    • IceCreamBandit on 20/06/2016 - 07:02
      +2

      I don't think anyone was actually planning to use this for serious gaming.

      Discrete laptop GPUs are nothing compared to their desktop namesakes, so even when the new mobile cards come in you won't be getting 4K 60fps performance.

      If you were to spend 2.5k on a gaming laptop, there are much better options out there.

      • butter on 20/06/2016 - 10:38
        +1

        Agree, but I'm guessing a 1060 equivalent is going to beat the 960 handily.

        Still a very nice laptop, just FYI for those that want to know.

  • CarbonTwelve on 20/06/2016 - 07:13
    -1

    Doesn't seem very good value to me. You can get all that in a Metabox P650RE-G with a 6GB 970m and G-SYNC for less money: http://www.metabox.com.au/store/b159/Metabox-Prime-P650RE-G-…

    • ChadHominem on 20/06/2016 - 08:21
      +4

      All I can say is look at the two laptops side by side (in person…)

      Also I get $3012.00

    • Tech and cars on 20/06/2016 - 08:33
      +5

      This XPS is one of the nicest/well built looking laptop. Border less screen, lightweight, and reasonably powerful. You're paying for the overall package. Not the overall specifications.

    • BlinkyBill on 20/06/2016 - 08:36
      +1

      When I spec that metabox with 16GB ram, UHD display and 512GB ssd I get > $2,800. Dell may have a lesser video card but having dealt with both companies for warranty I know which I'd buy.

      • GreatWhiteHunter on 20/06/2016 - 08:52

        Yeah but the Metabox Fanbois don't worry about logic.

      • CarbonTwelve on 20/06/2016 - 10:46

        I just spec'd it up then with the 480GB SSD as part of the EOFYS promotion. Comes to $2,517.

        Edit: Sorry, I forgot about OS (I have access to my own hence why I don't usually consider it). Comes to $2,662 with Win 10. So yes, it is more expensive. I still think it represents much better value, but happy to accept a difference of opinion.

        • NoRotation on 20/06/2016 - 13:44

          The XPS 15 is 30% lighter and its battery has 30% higher capacity. The SSD in the XPS 15 is also between 3-5 times faster. For everything except gaming the XPS 15 blows the Metabox out of the water. I personally wouldn't pay $2662 to game on a laptop anyway.

        • CarbonTwelve on 20/06/2016 - 14:07
          -2

          @NoRotation: The default battery is actually less in the XPS than the Metabox (56Whr vs 60Whr).

          Raw transfer speed the SSD might be 3-5 times faster, however for the vast majority of users there'd be little noticeable difference. Boot time from a SATA disk is still very quick, and most apps use very little disk transfer.

          Yes, gaming is the area in which the Metabox is better (although I personally wouldn't say the XPS 'blows it out of the water' in other areas), however if you're not gaming then what do you need a 960M for?

          You personally wouldn't spend $2,662 to game on a laptop, but plenty of people would (especially if using it for tasks in addition to gaming).

        • klaw81 on 20/06/2016 - 14:19
          +1

          @CarbonTwelve:
          The battery capacity of the device under discussion (the $2549 one) has an 84WHr battery. Only the base model has the smaller 56WHr battery.

        • CarbonTwelve on 20/06/2016 - 21:51

          @klaw81: You're right, my mistake.

    • klaw81 on 20/06/2016 - 09:45
      +1

      Horses for courses.

      The Metabox has a gaming/workstation focus and therefore has higher performance, but it's big, loud and heavy. The XPS is substantially smaller and lighter - it's a more of a high-powered executive ultrabook, where refinement, premium materials and portability are more important.

      If you're looking to buy a good value Dell gaming laptop, the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Edition has the same specs as the XPS 15 but is ~$900 cheaper.

      • worldwidehappiness on 20/06/2016 - 12:25

        The Inspiron 15 7000 has a horrible screen and is quite heavy.

        • klaw81 on 20/06/2016 - 14:08
          +3

          It's only 100 grams more than the Metabox, which isn't much. And the screen isn't exactly world-class, but 'horrible' is an exaggeration. It's 1080p resolution and perfectly serviceable.

          It's also about half the price of either of the other laptops we're discussing, so that's worth factoring into the discussion.

          Again, it's horses for courses. If you want a great gaming experience and have the budget to support it, the Metabox is a very nice machine. If you're travelling frequently and need a powerful workstation on the go, the XPS 15 is a better choice. But if you can't afford to spend $2.5k on a laptop then neither of these options will work for you - the Inspiron 15 7000 is much more affordable and still has hardware to keep casual gamers very happy.

        • worldwidehappiness on 20/06/2016 - 16:05
          +2

          @klaw81: I was in JB Hi-Fi yesterday, and the Inspiron 15 7000 was by far the worst screen there. Actually, it was by far the worst screen I've ever seen in a laptop.

          But they use two different brands of screen in those Inspirons. One of them is terrible, and the other is moderate. Maybe you have the moderate one, and maybe the JB HiFi one is the terrible one. I guess people can return it if they end up with the bad screen. For more info, google Inspiron 7559 panel lottery.

    • MrMcHairyHead on 20/06/2016 - 14:59
      -1

      "All that" except the 4k screen, which is, you know, of critical importance.

      • klaw81 on 20/06/2016 - 16:12

        A 4K screen is a $350 optional upgrade on the Metabox, which has been factored into the price he quoted.

      • CarbonTwelve on 20/06/2016 - 21:52

        I included the 4K screen in the Metabox spec.

  • txc88 on 20/06/2016 - 09:16
    +1

    If anyone's considering this kind of laptop, take a look at the Gigabyte Aero 14:

    Currently $2200 for 8GB + 256SSD at http://www.kongcomputers.com/product-detail/gamers/gigabyte-…

    Pros of XPS :

    • Screen (Borderless bezel, Touch screen, Crazy-high resolution)
    • Thunderbolt 3

    Pros of Aero 14 (Review: http://unlocked.newegg.com/reviews/review-gigabyte-aero-14-l…):

    • Upgradeable RAM (XPS is soldered)
    • 2 x M2 SSD ports
    • Slightly better graphics card
    • Macro keys on keyboard
    • Giant battery, but still relatively light-weight
    • BlinkyBill on 20/06/2016 - 09:37
      +4

      So again when you spec it up to 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM you're at the Dell price for a smaller display and lower resolution (some may prefer 14in so this could be a plus). BTW The XPS isn't soldered onto the board.

      http://i1.wp.com/laptopmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/…

      • txc88 on 20/06/2016 - 10:01

        ah, sorry i must have been thinking of the xps13 for the soldered ram - thanks for the clarification, blinky bill. extraordinary!

        the biggest things for me are the size (14" is still borderline too big), the battery life and the macro keys

    • [Deactivated] on 20/06/2016 - 11:02
      +1

      I think the XPS also has a PCI-e ssd which is considerably faster.

  • daddydirtsurfer on 20/06/2016 - 19:49

    What about Alienware 17.3", has the ram soldered as well? I hope it will be easy to upgrade otherwise I won't buy it.

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