Dell XPS 13 for Dev and Design?

[Starvybz]

I am basically looking for a new laptop for development and designing. I've tried reading other reviews and forums for laptops such as the Dell XPS 13 for some insight but sadly to no avail. Generally the comments and reviews are those about whose handbag it can fit into or other things that really doesn't interest me. Anyway I just want to know the following about the XPS 13 from persons who've bought it. My main preferences include:

Longevity - When I buy a laptop I want it to last quite a while therefore I would like to know if it has been serving its users well thus far or if it has been problematic.

Internal Hardware - I’ve known Dell to have issues with RAM with both laptops and desktops, so if anyone can enlighten me on how hardware such as their processor, RAM, SSD, motherboard have been performing thus far it would be really helpful.

External Hardware – I would also like information about the external USB ports if they are consistent with detecting media or lose connection regularly. Does the charging port falter when detecting the charger because I’ve known someone to have had this issue with dell laptops.

Durability – If it has fallen have any of the internal components been damaged, the screen cracked, or maybe if the entire laptop has become unresponsive.

Performance – How has it reacted to applications using high amount of resources such as Photoshop, Cinema 4D, playing videos, audio and gaming? Also if you are a programmer I would like to know how it has responded to your code’s execution (C++, Java etc.) in their respective IDEs.

Overheating – I am bound to expect this with all laptops but by how much does the battery and other components overheat.

That’s all I want to know. Sorry for the post’s length. Thanks in advance for your responses.

 

[viveknayyar007]

Hello Starvy

Here is a detailed review of Dell XPS 13 that you have been looking for:

Longevity: The sturdy built and the Gorilla glass touchscreen makes Dell XPS 13 one of the finest PCs. You will not be disappointed with its service in terms of longevity.

Internal Hardware: The Fifth generation Intel Core i5 processor with 4GB of RAM and long battery life provide good reviews to the laptop. The SSD is however comparatively low. Nevertheless, you will not be disappointed if you are gauging the performance of the internal hardware.

External Hardware: The external USB ports have not generated any issues with the users. They are consistent and perform satisfactorily. No problems related to the charging point has been reported as such.

Overheating: The laptop has earned some negative feedbacks on this side as the users have complained of the system heating up from the bottom.

Performance: The laptop has performed exceptionally well when running high-end applications. In addition to this, you can easily play latest games on the high settings without lagging.

Hope this gives a clear picture about the laptop. Good Luck!!