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Enquiries/Recommendations XPS 15 9560 vs Macbook Pro 15 (2017), Need to pick one

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TStoccata
post Jul 29 2017, 06:29 PM

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QUOTE(NeoMnemonic @ Jul 29 2017, 01:23 PM)
I read the latest review on Dell XPS laptops website and found out way too much negative remarks. Now I have doubts on purchasing it.
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What issues? Can you post a link
I just ordered mine blink.gif
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post Jul 29 2017, 07:07 PM

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QUOTE(toccata @ Jul 29 2017, 06:29 PM)
What issues? Can you post a link
I just ordered mine  blink.gif
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lol... how much u paid... cheaper than wat i offer?
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post Jul 30 2017, 10:38 AM

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QUOTE(myway1985 @ Jul 29 2017, 07:07 PM)
lol... how much u paid... cheaper than wat i offer?
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Err I don't think you offered me a price?
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post Jul 30 2017, 03:46 PM

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Just go to Dell official website and read the XPS verified buyer reviews. Scroll until the bottom.

http://www.dell.com/my/p/xps-15-9560-laptop/pd?flyingspaghettimonster=PD_OC

QUOTE(toccata @ Jul 29 2017, 07:29 PM)
What issues? Can you post a link
I just ordered mine  blink.gif
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post Aug 17 2017, 04:41 PM

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A few people were PMing asking for outcome and opinions, so here's a short 1-month review:


Went with the xps, couldn't bring myself to pay so much more for less. Overall quite happy:

Pros: lots of specs, great screen (got the 4K one, didnt quite like the matte UHD one), nice design, good value for money

Cons: if you're coming from a macbook, then a lot of little things will get to you especially with daily use, eg trackpad (good for windows, but not as smooth as mac esp for gestures), overall smoothness of Windows 10 (one of the better Windows so far but still not as smooth as OS X e.g. multi-desktop, screen clippings, etc). And yes, it is annoying that you can't open it with one hand
Also had some problems when I first got it with the graphics drivers, because of an update downloaded by windows update - blue screens and flickering. Was fixed by manually downloading the latest intel drivers from Dell but it was bloody annoying


In summary, if you're a Windows user, I think this is the best all-rounder on the market right now, enough power to do everything from normal computing to image/video editing to some gaming, without feeling or looking like a brick.
If you're a mac user looking to switch, you will notice a bunch of small things wrt to the UI that will collectively annoy you over time, but I think nothing you can't live with.
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post Aug 17 2017, 04:44 PM

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QUOTE(toccata @ Aug 17 2017, 04:41 PM)
A few people were PMing asking for outcome and opinions, so here's a short 1-month review:
Went with the xps, couldn't bring myself to pay so much more for less. Overall quite happy:

Pros: lots of specs, great screen (got the 4K one, didnt quite like the matte UHD one), nice design, good value for money

Cons: if you're coming from a macbook, then a lot of little things will get to you especially with daily use, eg trackpad (good for windows, but not as smooth as mac esp for gestures), overall smoothness of Windows 10 (one of the better Windows so far but still not as smooth as OS X e.g. multi-desktop, screen clippings, etc). And yes, it is annoying that you can't open it with one hand
Also had some problems when I first got it with the graphics drivers, because of an update downloaded by windows update - blue screens and flickering. Was fixed by manually downloading the latest intel drivers from Dell but it was bloody annoying
In summary, if you're a Windows user, I think this is the best all-rounder on the market right now, enough power to do everything from normal computing to image/video editing to some gaming, without feeling or looking like a brick.
If you're a mac user looking to switch, you will notice a bunch of small things wrt to the UI that will collectively annoy you over time, but I think nothing you can't live with.
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do display scaling
150% to 200%
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post Aug 21 2017, 05:11 PM

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QUOTE(myway1985 @ Aug 17 2017, 04:44 PM)
do display scaling
150% to 200%
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How much are you selling this XPS 15 9560 for?
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post Aug 21 2017, 05:36 PM

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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Aug 21 2017, 05:11 PM)
How much are you selling this  XPS 15 9560 for?
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I7 UHD? NEW Rm8400 inc gst .. free backpack
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post Aug 21 2017, 07:17 PM

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QUOTE(myway1985 @ Aug 21 2017, 05:36 PM)
I7 UHD? NEW Rm8400 inc gst .. free backpack
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How about I5? Cheaper??
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post Aug 21 2017, 09:00 PM

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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Aug 21 2017, 07:17 PM)
How about I5? Cheaper??
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i5 got 2 model.. which 1... alienware 15 dun wan?
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post Aug 21 2017, 11:38 PM

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QUOTE(myway1985 @ Aug 21 2017, 09:00 PM)
i5 got 2 model.. which 1... alienware 15 dun wan?
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The cheapest one? Just studying the price.
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post Aug 22 2017, 12:29 AM

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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Aug 21 2017, 11:38 PM)
The cheapest one? Just studying the price.
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aw15 r3
i7-7700hq
16gb ddr4 2667 mhz
256gb +1tb
win10
rx470 8gb ddr5
15.6 UHD ips
1yr
RM6299
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post Aug 22 2017, 12:40 AM

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QUOTE(myway1985 @ Aug 22 2017, 12:29 AM)
aw15 r3
i7-7700hq
16gb ddr4 2667 mhz
256gb +1tb
win10
rx470 8gb ddr5
15.6 UHD ips
1yr
RM6299
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Thanks for the quote
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post Aug 22 2017, 10:49 AM

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QUOTE(JustcallmeLarry @ Aug 22 2017, 12:40 AM)
Thanks for the quote
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Mobility vs power... haha... btw gtx 1050 slightly underpower compare to rx470


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