On Sun, 7 May 2023, George N. White III wrote:
On Sun, May 7, 2023 at 11:11 AM Max Pyziur <pyz@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Greetings,
I've been using two Dell XPS L322X of early 2013 vintage acquired
used since late 2017. They work very well, but I'm considering newer versions of this laptop.
Dell XPS 13 9380s
Specifically, I've seen some Dell XPS 13 9380s of 2019 vintage.
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The XPS 13 9380 was sold with "128" GB or larger SSD, but the heatsink on
the 128GB SSD is not adequate for larger drives, and the ultralight form factor
limits cooling options. You can't upgrade RAM. Avoid ultralight unless
portability is a priority.
I advise looking for a system that can charge via USB C. I recommend getting
a 2nd power source for laptops. One 60 watt USB C power source works can
power many devices. I have the Dewalt USB-C Kit that includes a USB-c charger
for Dewalt batteries that can also provide USB-C power to portable devices. using
either USB-C power brick or a Dewalt 20V battery pack.
Much thanks to everyone for their replies.
One issue that I'm having with my 2013 Dell XPS L322x is heat. And I
wonder if it is tied to what you describe for the 9380 (original drive was
128GB, adequate for the heat sink; subsequent 1TB drive gives off more
heat than the machine can dissipate). That's the state of my primary
Fedora laptop (I installed 1TB harddrive circa 2018).
I've purchased a laptop cooling pad, and that seems to help.
All that said, is there a recent Dell XPS variant that the Fedora community
would recommend?
Much thanks,
Max
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George N. White III
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