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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

It would if the battery life weren't atrociously bad. It falls into the same category as the MSI GS60, for me. I looked at it really closely for quite a while, but the battery is absolutely tiny. At this point I'm just going to wait until the summer, save up as much as I can and see what gets...
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- Post #116
- Jan 30, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

That would be fantastic. It's not enough, anymore, to have a laptop with tip-tier specs because advancements happen so quickly. Heheheh, was it a hassle to get that price? I spent about 3 hours trying to combine the student discount with a $150 off coupon I found, and the website just would...
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- Post #113
- Jan 27, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Yeah, all of those details are why I didn't bother with the Razer Blade series until now. Basically I'm waiting on the next iteration of the blade because I have a feeling they're going to do it right. All of their laptops are -almost- acceptable, spec-wise, but not quite. The stealth being...
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- Post #111
- Jan 26, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Yeah, those were the unfortunate deal-breakers for me :( Razer laptops tend to be some of the best quality. Simply put, they're just black Macbooks with a gaming PC shoved inside. They're beautiful units, and getting even better with each iteration. They just released a 12.5" model called the...
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- Post #107
- Jan 26, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

I'm envious! You're probably right in that I got a refurbished unit. If I didn't, then it seems like their quality control issues are still unresolved. The disappointing thing is that I can see what they're doing with this laptop, and damn it's a good concept, but what a headache it is to...
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- Post #105
- Jan 26, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Hey guys, Thought I'd give you an update on my XPS 15. It arrived today! Surprisingly, it only took 15 days between making my order and receiving it, so that was really nice. Shame it doesn't really matter though, since I'll be returning the bloody thing ASAP. One night of working with it, and...
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- Post #101
- Jan 26, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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Worth buying MacBook in Canada?

Yeah, our dollar is extreeemely low right now compared to what it could be, so it wouldn't be a bad idea. Just make sure that you're accounting for the exact exchange rate (use a currency converter). Figure out what the final cost in USD would be, including taxes, and do the same with the...
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- Post #3
- Jan 19, 2016
- Forum: Apple Laptops and Desktops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Really? Are you outside North America? I seem to remember that different countries offer different configurations. They only make the XPS 15 with i7 processors as far as I'm aware, so that's more than enough. All of their models are pre-configured, so you won't do much modifying, yourself. The...
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- Post #95
- Jan 19, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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Dell XPS 15 - Laptop skins & accessories

Hey folks, I'm posting to try and compile a list of sources for dedicated accessories to go with the Dell XPS 15 (9550). Currently, I'm on the lookout for a laptop skin that will both fit and be good quality. Have you guys skinned, wrapped, or otherwise covered the outside yet? "Skinit" has...
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- Thread
- Jan 19, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

I just started computer engineering & computer science in college, and I can tell you that the XPS 15 is more than enough. The requirements for -our- devices include: - AT LEAST 12gb or RAM - AT LEAST 512gb of storage - AT LEAST an i5 processor That's it. And even in this case, 90% of the...
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- Post #93
- Jan 19, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Yeah I'll have the same 84Whr battery. In fact I think we have the exact same build, and most of my workload will be intermittent use during classes. In comparison, I currently have a Samsung Series 9 ultrabook and the battery life is 2.5 hours at -most-, so in comparison I'll have about 3 times...
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- Post #88
- Jan 16, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

That's great news! My criteria included having at least 4 hours of battery life, so 9 to 11 is absolutely killer. Thank god, I have access to a fresh copy of Win 7 to put on there when I get it. Do you recommend any of the default Dell applications? I've heard mention that their colour...
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- Post #86
- Jan 14, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

That's awesome news. I imagine things will be more streamlined in the BIOS & drivers department very soon. They always need to work out the kinks - it's just a shame that seems to happen AFTER we buy their products. Personally, I'm excited to see when USB keys with C-type adapters flood the...
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- Post #81
- Jan 12, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

So! Now that E-gpu cases are becoming available, I've decided to go for the XPS 15. I will give you guys an update on the quality and state it arrives in. Hopefully all will be well. Thanks for all of your help, folks!
- Estex
- Post #79
- Jan 12, 2016
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Alas, the MSI GT72S is double the weight limit I've set on this thing, and far thicker and larger than anything I'd put into my backpack. This needs to come around with me to classes all day, which means 15.6" and roughly 5 lbs is my max.
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- Post #78
- Dec 30, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Hmm. Certainly, the specs of the P34G match those of the XPS15, but the two major drawbacks that I can see (compared to both the P34W and the XPS 15) are 1) the 960m instead of the 970m in the P34W, and 2) the lack of thunderbolt 3 incorporated into the USB Type C port. The benefit of having...
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- Post #76
- Dec 30, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Hey sze5003, quick question for you: I noticed on the XPS 13 that the keys are somewhat smaller than larger laptops. At least they seem to be. Is that the case with the 15 as well?
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- Post #73
- Dec 30, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

That's great. Glad to hear it's a perfect unit (so far). I mucked around with the XPS 13 at my local Best Buy, and it was definitely nice. Nothing spectacular though, because it's so small. Even the keys seemed smaller than normal laptop keys. The construction was beautiful though - I'll give it...
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- Post #72
- Dec 29, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Yeah eh? It's such a shame that the Clevo 640RE most likely has crap battery life. One of the local custom laptop distributors (Eurocom) gives incredible options for that laptop. For example, they put in the Killer AC 1535 which is the range-extended wireless card, and give the option of an...
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- Post #70
- Dec 28, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Man... yet again, battery life is a killer. Granted, we won't know until the full retail model has been released, but the various models of the Clevo P640RE are reported on at least a few sites as having 180 minutes of battery life ON POWER SAVING MODE. Also the view of the internals shows just...
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- Post #68
- Dec 23, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Yeah, MysteriousRJC, those are awesome units. Unfortunately it's so, so far removed from what I'm looking for that I can't consider it. What we're trying to find is the sweet spot between power and portability because, like I mentioned initially, the laptop will be used on-the-go quite a bit...
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- Post #67
- Dec 21, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Looks good, Linkgoron! Glad to hear everything is going well :) I really wish it didn't take so long for these units to be built. Maybe one day they'll just have them stocked in stores.
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- Post #60
- Dec 16, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

...The tech is in court? I wonder what for. Yeah I'm sure you've had enough of this.
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- Post #56
- Dec 8, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Hey Kingsc, your link doesn't work! I'll gladly take a look if you can link it. Sze5003, I don't even know what to say at this point. Keep us posted, but god damn...Can't believe you have to go through all this trouble just to get what you paid for.
- Estex
- Post #53
- Dec 6, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Hmm. Seems like it's taking forever to have these laptops shipped. I just discovered that the Gigabyte P35W V5 has been announced and, at lest on OCUK, has a rough pre-order date of December 7th. Seems like this is going to be one hell of a laptop with the skylake upgrade. Thermals will...
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- Post #50
- Dec 3, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Hey Linkgoron, has your XPS arrived yet? Would love to hear your take on it and how it's been treating you.
- Estex
- Post #48
- Dec 2, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dell/comments/3upkfv/dell_xps15_9550_anyone_happy_with_it/ I just found this reddit thread, and it confirms what I suspected; there are indeed quite a few people with flawless 9550s, but most don't say anything because they don't need to follow-up online about it. At...
- Estex
- Post #45
- Nov 30, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Good god... Wow, you must be furious at this point. That tech should be fired. Who the hell knows what could be wrong with the replacement laptop as well. It would suck having to go through all the struggle of having the next one repaired too. Are you just going to opt-out and get a refund, or...
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- Post #43
- Nov 30, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Any update on your situation, sze5003? I'm following all of the news on peoples' XPS 15 orders carefully before I go out on a limb and order mine. It looks like I may end up taking the risk anyway, but I still have yet to encounter anyone with a flawless unit.
- Estex
- Post #40
- Nov 28, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Man... they're seriously dropping the ball with this machine. I'm actually impressed with how bad the quality control has been. sze5003, which model do you have? Is it the 4K screen or FHD? It would shock me if their FHD panels were bad, but 4K is so new by comparison, that I can kind of...
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- Post #38
- Nov 26, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Laptop question

Dell Inspiron 7000, is what TeknoBug means ;) Autocorrect is a pain
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- Post #11
- Nov 22, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Yeah it's odd that they don't all learn from each other. Part of me wonders if they do things this way to leave room for the competition. Think about it...if the XPS 15 came with a 970m, why in the blazes would anyone bother with the other 970m laptops? The price would be cheaper than the Aorus...
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- Post #35
- Nov 21, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Laptop question

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-15-6-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-hard-drive-black/4649202.p?id=1219786705606&skuId=4649202 This is the best thing I can find in that price-range in terms of new laptops that aren't refurbished. Asus 15.6", 5.1 lbs, only 1" thick, 1TB hard drive, 8gb of...
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- Post #4
- Nov 20, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Laptop question

When do you need the laptop? Is she going back to school in January? If so, there are some really good deals online. Can you give an idea of your price-range? I'm sure we could find something suitable :) Personally, I would avoid that 17.3" laptop. It weighs over 6lbs (carry weight should be a...
- Estex
- Post #2
- Nov 20, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

For those wondering, here is the first comprehensive view of the MSI GS40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82-BY3P9GN0 GenTech PC received the first lot of the GS40, so people are actually getting their laptops in the mail starting this week. I've read positive and negative things about the...
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- Post #32
- Nov 20, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Dell XPS 15 - Thoughts

Yeah, I've read that a lot of the issues people have been experiencing are due to drivers. If that's the case, then it's not a huge problem simply because they -will- be fixed and everything will be updated if it hasn't already. The hardware issues I've come across have included problems with...
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- Post #3
- Nov 17, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Dell XPS 15 - Thoughts

Hey folks, So I've been doing a ton of research for the last two months, and I've ultimately settled on buying the Dell XPS 15 as my next laptop. Unfortunately, the quality control on these laptops seems SO painfully bad, that every single mention of the XPS 15 on every forum I've been to has...
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- Nov 17, 2015
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Yeah, I've considered the macbook pro, but the AMD GPU doesn't even stack up to the 960m in the XPS 15. Not to mention you'd have to buy another copy of windows or Linux for dual-boot/formatting to the new OS, and it's simply not worth the price for these kinds of uses. What a shame. Pretty...
- Estex
- Post #30
- Nov 13, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Hell, I'd send the recovery USB back to them too! Talk about dropping the ball, Dell. Yeah, that's my thinking as well. That's what gets me though... Obviously it's possible to produce a laptop like this and have it in a small form-factor with top-of-the-line specs and an amazing screen, but...
- Estex
- Post #28
- Nov 13, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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New laptop suggestions, Programming & Gaming

Wow, sze5003 I'm sorry to hear that. Honestly, I've read so many complaints about issues with the XPS 15 that, by now, it's pretty obvious their quality inspections are basically non-existent or they're unbearably understaffed. It has to be something like that, because there's no real excuse...
- Estex
- Post #26
- Nov 13, 2015
- Forum: Laptops

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