Surface Book Performance Base vs Kaby Lake XPS 15

skaif · 25 Jan 2017 at 14:49

I7
16gb
512gb ssd
Qhd+ screen

Could have picked up that spec in the xps13 today on the Dell outlet site for 1107.

I just can't bring myself to buy it knowing that I would hate the dual core and lack of dedicated graphics fingerprint scanner etc!

What on earth is wrong with me?

jakspyder · 25 Jan 2017 at 16:55

skaif said:
I7
16gb
512gb ssd
Qhd+ screen

Could have picked up that spec in the xps13 today on the Dell outlet site for 1107.

I just can't bring myself to buy it knowing that I would hate the dual core and lack of dedicated graphics fingerprint scanner etc!

What on earth is wrong with me?

You're an OcUK member. That's what is wrong with you, you colossal tech nerd. Embrace it.

skaif · 25 Jan 2017 at 17:38

jakspyder said:
You're an OcUK member. That's what is wrong with you, you colossal tech nerd. Embrace it.

LOL, genuinely made me chuckle!

So in typical OcUK fashion I have asked for the best but settled for average.

Ended up ordering the XPS 13 at £1107

Shoot me now

E:
Jakspyder I'm taking that quote as my signature as it pretty much sums me up right now and made me laugh, hope you don't mind!

martink · 25 Jan 2017 at 21:05

Be good to know your thoughts.

danielanthony · 25 Jan 2017 at 22:04

I've got the Surface Book i7/16Gb/512Gb and have ordered the new XPS 15.

I use the SB in tablet mode a lot, for reading online magazines and general surfing on the sofa. Having two batteries means it also lasts for ages at full brightness too. I'm getting the XPS for programming and virtualization tasks when I'm on the road, plus the 1050 GPU should run some games.

On the SB, don't underestimate the convenience of Windows Hello and the screen is almost OLED quality. If I didn't need to do more heavyweight work, I'd be happy sticking with the SB.

I've also had a MacBook Pro 15" and 13" through work, but the latest models are overpriced for what they are so I wouldn't buy one myself.

jamief · 27 Jan 2017 at 09:15

skaif said:
LOL, genuinely made me chuckle!

So in typical OcUK fashion I have asked for the best but settled for average.

Ended up ordering the XPS 13 at £1107

Shoot me now

E:
Jakspyder I'm taking that quote as my signature as it pretty much sums me up right now and made me laugh, hope you don't mind!

I have also done the same, bought XPS13 9360 from the outlet for £1107 using the voucher (and tried 3.3% quidco too).

I was going to buy the Surface Book with similar specs, but that is about £2300. Can't justify paying double!

skaif · 27 Jan 2017 at 14:29

jamief said:
I have also done the same, bought XPS13 9360 from the outlet for £1107 using the voucher (and tried 3.3% quidco too).

I was going to buy the Surface Book with similar specs, but that is about £2300. Can't justify paying double!

Awesome! When is yours coming?

Mines scheduled for tuesday, already got my D-Brand skin coming as well. Looking forward to it!

jakspyder · 28 Jan 2017 at 23:31

Im honoured Skaif

jamief · 29 Jan 2017 at 21:22

skaif said:
Awesome! When is yours coming?

Mines scheduled for tuesday, already got my D-Brand skin coming as well. Looking forward to it!

By Wednesday apparently (although it has been years since I ordered from the Dell outlet, so can't remember if the tracking is accurate). Have literally just ordered a DB skin too, went for matte black top + trackpad!

skaif · 30 Jan 2017 at 09:43

jamief said:
By Wednesday apparently (although it has been years since I ordered from the Dell outlet, so can't remember if the tracking is accurate). Have literally just ordered a DB skin too, went for matte black top + trackpad!

Haha great minds and all that jazz

Can't remember what I went for, carbon something or other. Will get a surprise when it comes, thats for sure!

jamief · 30 Jan 2017 at 11:25

Has yours shipped yet? Mine still at Work in Progress.

jakspyder · 31 Jan 2017 at 02:02

Mine is due to arrive wednesday. Shipped about a week ago from china. though i've had no update since then.

skaif · 31 Jan 2017 at 12:09

Mines still work in progress and delivery date is today

jamief · 31 Jan 2017 at 13:26

skaif said:
Mines still work in progress and delivery date is today

I phoned them - said the outlet orders ship from Hungary. Obviously some kind of a delay so I'm going to cancel and get something else - need it asap for working!

jakspyder · 31 Jan 2017 at 21:21

Mine just arrived in the UK on their tracker (from China) and is due tomorrow. This was from Dell.co.uk directly. 7700, 16gb ram, 512gb SSD, 4k + finger print.

skaif · 1 Feb 2017 at 07:12

My tracker now says 7th of Feb. Not happy, may just cancel mine too.

Jakspyder how did you manage to order the fingerprint scanner? I was told it's not available till 2nd week of Feb?

jakspyder · 1 Feb 2017 at 13:03

I ordered on release day early and via chat and he offered it to me.

skaif · 1 Feb 2017 at 16:22

Fair enough.

I've just had a look again as I wanted to call them and see why it was taking so long and it has now been dispatched! No idea how long it will take (tracking isn't working so assume its relatively recent) but will see how it goes.

danielanthony · 2 Feb 2017 at 14:03

My new XPS 15 turned up on Monday. The great thing about it is that it can be charged via the USB-C port from my USB hub, so no more power brick required. The Surface still requires a proprietary power connection.

My previous generation XPS 15, issued by work, cannot charge in the same way.

jakspyder · 2 Feb 2017 at 18:14

The last gen XPS15 had issues with USB-C charging.

I don't have a USB-C charging capable hub so i'll have to look into that for my desk at home.

I assume the provided power cable is faster for charging however?

Otherwise really enjoying mine!

Was meant to arrived wednesday but the courier said they couldnt get access (funny because id been sat with my nose poking out the letterbox since 6am!) they didnt even try, and the depot were useless over the phone.

At least it came the next day lol, super happy!