The laptop runs Ubuntu 16.04 LTS operating system by default

Oct 6, 2016 21:30 GMT  ·  By

Dell just launched its new XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop in the US and European markets and, as usual, they're partnering with Canonical to deliver you the best Ubuntu Desktop experience.

For those of you who aren't aware yet, the Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop was designed as part of a project called Sputnik, which attempted to identify the needs of developers when running an open source operating system like Ubuntu, which is currently one of the most popular GNU/Linux distributions in the world. Therefore, Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop now ships with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus).

"Today the 6th generation XPS 13 developer edition makes its debut in both the US and Europe (Canada to follow). This Kaby Lake-based system comes with Ubuntu 16.04 LTS preloaded and features the Infinity Edge display," said Barton George, Sr Principal Engineer, Office of the CTO, Dell. "As you may remember, these systems began life four years ago as Project Sputnik, an open-ended exploratory project. [...] Recently, as the ultimate honor, Linus Torvalds selected the XPS 13 developer edition as his mobile laptop."

Technical specifications of Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop

Dell's new XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop is powered by 7th generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, and it is available for purchase in multiple variants. For example, there are four models shipping only in USA, with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD and FullHD display for $949.99, Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and FullHD display for $1,349.99, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, QHD with touch display for and Rose Gold color for $1,599.99, and Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, QHD with touch display for $1,799.99.

For the European market, Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop comes in three different models, with Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and FullHD display, Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and QHD with touch display, as well as Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and QHD with touch display. All models offer OTA (Over-the-Air) updates for the Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating system, as well as the Killer Wireless card from Qualcomm Atheros. Users will be able to select international keyboards for their languages. Details about how to purchase one can be found in the official announcement.  

Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Rose Gold
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Rose Gold

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