Dell XPS Ultrabook

sara505 · October 7, 2013

Anybody know anything about the screen on the Dell XPS Ultrabook? Suitable for pro photo work?
Thanks!

Newsy · October 12, 2013

Which model? If you meant the newly announced XPS15 with the 3,200 x 1,800 screen resolution, I'd hold off for a bit.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/02/dell-xps-13-15-refreshed/

http://blog.laptopmag.com/dell-xps-15-hands-on
- I have to say I would not like the glossy screen that is shown in the video in this article

Dell also offers that resolution in a couple of other recent Inspiron or Latitude models I believe.

Keep your eye on this notebook review site as their internal reviews usually test the gamut coverage and they publish a chart that clearly illustrates any deficiency.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/

If you read the review of the Samsung ATIV Book 9 with a similar 3200x1800 resolution using Samsungs' own S-PLS type LCD panel, there are some interesting points there. It only covers up to 75% of sRGB in their tests and if you read the follow on comment about colors being different between battery mode and AC mode, you should wait until a full Dell review is released. The Dell XPS15's in the past were available with a wide gamut backlight that also covered the AdobeRGB space but used a TN panel which was not the best for image work. But Dell may be sourcing their 3200x1800 panel from LG, which means a AH-IPS type LCD panel and likely with a different backlight than what Samsung uses. EDIT: Dell is going to use an IGZO panel.... not sure what that is going to provide in terms of color accuracy or gamut coverage.

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sara505 · October 12, 2013

Newsy wrote: »

Which model? If you meant the newly announced XPS15 with the 3,200 x 1,800 screen resolution, I'd hold off for a bit.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/10/02/dell-xps-13-15-refreshed/

http://blog.laptopmag.com/dell-xps-15-hands-on
- I have to say I would not like the glossy screen that is shown in the video in this article

Dell also offers that resolution in a couple of other recent Inspiron or Latitude models I believe.

Keep your eye on this notebook review site as their internal reviews usually test the gamut coverage and they publish a chart that clearly illustrates any deficiency.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/

If you read the review of the Samsung ATIV Book 9 with a similar 3200x1800 resolution using Samsungs' own S-PLS type LCD panel, there are some interesting points there. It only covers up to 75% of sRGB in their tests and if you read the follow on comment about colors being different between battery mode and AC mode, you should wait until a full Dell review is released. The Dell XPS15's in the past were available with a wide gamut backlight that also covered the AdobeRGB space but used a TN panel which was not the best for image work. But Dell may be sourcing their 3200x1800 panel from LG, which means a AH-IPS type LCD panel and likely with a different backlight than what Samsung uses. EDIT: Dell is going to use an IGZO panel.... not sure what that is going to provide in terms of color accuracy or gamut coverage.

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Thanks, Newsy. Good information. I'm basically looking for something small to travel with. Ideally, 14" matte IPS screen, 8GB, Win7. I've looked all over and haven't found what I want. It's not an emergency, however, so I can wait.

Newsy · October 12, 2013

ASUS UX32VD ultrabook, 13.3" IPS screen, 96-98% sRGB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230670

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-Zenbook-UX32VD-Ultrabook.75591.0.html

Most listing show it coming with 4G RAM but it is fairly easy to upgrade it yourself to, I think, 10G or 12G RAM.

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sara505 · October 12, 2013

Newsy wrote: »

ASUS UX32VD ultrabook, 13.3" IPS screen, 96-98% sRGB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834230670

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Asus-Zenbook-UX32VD-Ultrabook.75591.0.html

Most listing show it coming with 4G RAM but it is fairly easy to upgrade it yourself to, I think, 10G or 12G RAM.

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But I'm so leery of Win 8!

Newsy · October 13, 2013

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7238/acer-v7482pg9884-review-everything-you-need/7

14" 1920x1080 IPS screen, slightly larger than sRGB gamut coverage.

Many comments in forums as to this being one of the best built Acer's ever seen but it runs hot at times and the touch pad is said to be poor. Not a big deal to me because I prefer a mouse.

Newsy · October 14, 2013

In regards to that Dell laptop with the 3200x1800 resolution, you might want to read this post....

http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/52325205

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Art Scott · October 14, 2013

I have been using a Dell Studio for about 3 yrs now....studio 17...I have no complaints. aside from the size..... I have always had the screen calibrated and i have always gotten great images.

I did buy mine refurbished to save a tad bit of money but the warranty was great.

If I was going to do it again ... I would have gotten a 15 or 14 if it had enuff processing power....

sara505 · October 23, 2013

Art Scott wrote: »

I have been using a Dell Studio for about 3 yrs now....studio 17...I have no complaints. aside from the size..... I have always had the screen calibrated and i have always gotten great images.

I did buy mine refurbished to save a tad bit of money but the warranty was great.

If I was going to do it again ... I would have gotten a 15 or 14 if it had enuff processing power....

I'm looking at an Asus Zenbook at the moment, possibly. But only if I can get it with Win 7, not 8.

sara505 · October 23, 2013

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/12/asus-zenbook-prime-ux31a-ultrabook-review/

sara505 · October 23, 2013

actually, this is the one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=34-230-670

sara505 · October 23, 2013

Nope, gotta wipe and install Win 7. Still thinking.

Dell XPS Ultrabook

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