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Dell XPS 15" or Dell Latitude 5000 14"

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  • 22-06-2016 10:21am
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    NFH
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭


    Have to choose between these too laptops for work. I want something light, portable, functional for meetings with a decent sized screen. The XPS will cost €1550 (i7 Core, Windows 10, 8GB, 256GB Solid State). The Latitude will cost €1300 (i5 Core, Windows 8, 16GB, 512GB Solid State). They are the same weight and similar dimensions but the XPS is thinner with a bigger screen. The Latitude is handy as has a scart connector and can attach to a port if I wanted to hook to a monitor.

    Any advice on which option is best would be appreciated.


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    Alanstrainor
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 23,157 Mod ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    I would be going with the XPS15, and I would most likely choose the 1080p screen, but I would definitely research the 4K option too. It's a powerhouse, easily upgradeable and has a great formfactor for its screen size.


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    NFH
    Registered Users Posts: 292 ✭✭NFH


    Cheers! Ya the screen is 1080p. The 4K option is defo over budget.


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    beauf
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    The Dell outlet in UK might be an option, and you could squeeze in a better spec. I'm not convinced the 4K is fully supported in Win10 and Apps and games just yet. If 4k is something you really want then go for it. Otherwise I would be content with the 1080p


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    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
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    Wonder what the 4K screen is like on the battery. I must take a look at some of the reviews.


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    beauf
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    The 4K screen cuts the battery in half from the reviews I read. It also is heavier. I've been trying to order a XPS 15 or a Insprion 15 7000 and they will give a deal on the 4k screen but not on the 1920 screen. I'd much prefer the cheaper screen. Also if you get a regular HD on the XPS, it take the space of the larger battery so you get the smaller battery.

    Dell seem to only have a deal on the 7000 with the hard drive (and SSD) and 4k screen. Which will be the heaviest option. It will be a beast though. There were a lot of driver issue with these laptops. Long term reviews seem to suggest they are mostly resolved now.

    I dunno which one to go for.

    MobileTechReview on youtube has more than one review of the XPS anyway.


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    Doodleking
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭Doodleking


    Dell XPS 15- great alternative for MacBook, but the price......i think it's too expensive. $2000 (UHD)


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