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XPS 13

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Wayland is flawed at its core and the community needs to talk about it

You said a lot, and I didn't read ALL of it, but what I read I agree with 100%. I've used linux since 96 and recently I've moved everything to Wayland because plasma was removing support for X11 and also Wayland just works better for arm SBC framebuffer devices in many cases. I use my work computer

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Razathorn in r/linux

December 28, 2025 1:34 AM

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We replace all laptops with Framework laptops - A one year review

Our 1000 Dell XPS 13 + with their failure rate of 14% in the first 3 months and a further 6% in the next 9 months begs to differ. We literally had a Dell tech in our office more than our actual IT staff. Just a total poo storm. Dell offered us a partial refund to try and keep our business going forw

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Total_Job29 in r/sysadmin

February 25, 2026 2:10 AM

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Your pick for the best overall laptop brand?

I don't trust any of them. I'll have to buy a new laptop in due time because I can't upgrade the RAM. I currently have a dell xps 13 from 2018. It was basically the top of the line one that i got at a black friday deal for 30% off. Had to replace the battery once, which is fine, but now with windows

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bobafettbounthunting in r/polls

April 6, 2026 9:43 AM

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Looks like Framework Laptops are no longer the only laptops to get 10 out of 10 iFixit repairability score

I would too if they were available in my country....and my 10 year old Dell XPS13 is showing it's age....I've been holding out hoping to get a framework, but I might have to look at the new Lenovos.

Vadoola in r/framework

March 5, 2026 5:59 AM

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Are there any really good Laptops for Linux (Debian)

XPS-13 used to be great, until Dell replaced the line with the overall worse XPS13-Plus design (it's actually Minus). Framework 13 is great. Finding something that can compete with M-chip Macs on battery life is going to be challenging.

Oerthling in r/linuxhardware

October 18, 2025 4:48 PM

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Buying a ThinkPad X1 Gen13/14 just for a summer internship. Debating on whether to get a Dell XPS instead. I've been a loyal MacBook user since my first ever keystroke.

Dell XPS laptops tend to be hit or miss. If you're looking at a new one, be sure to test out the keyboard first or be prepared to return it. The keyboard is wacky. (I am looking forward to seeing what the Dell XPS 13 2026 model ends up being. It's supposed to be lighter, cheaper, and not use the sam

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MajorZesty in r/thinkpad

April 23, 2026 10:25 PM

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Horizontal lines in display out of nowhere

This is how the LCD in my older Dell XPS 13 started dying. :(

Zettinator in r/framework

November 10, 2025 10:57 PM

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Thinkpad vs Microsoft surface vs Dell XPS?

MS Surface devices - both surface pro and surface book - mostly use ARM CPUs (Qualcomm snapdragon) these days. These are not 100% x86 compatible and you need to carefully check your application environment for mostly legacy stuff that will not run at all or not well (through "Prism" emulation, slow)

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bhomburg in r/thinkpad

November 30, 2025 10:47 AM

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Dell XPS for ubuntu

I have an XPS13 9315 and despite it being 'linux certified' I still have no working webcam, 3 years after purchasing it. Needless to say I won't be buying Dell anymore for linux. FYI, I'm using linux since 1999 so it's not a user problem. It's a propriety driver from Intel thingy which I would not e

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Bestofthewest2018 in r/linuxhardware

September 3, 2025 1:02 PM

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How would you convince your boss to switch from a big name brand to Framework for your Org. We're about ~500 users

Counterpoint: I had to change the main board 4 times on my last XPS13. 2 times were really easy because it didn't turn on anymore so they sent a tech really fast. 1 time was harder because it was a USB port that was defective and it took a few round trips with support since there is no error code or

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jpetazz0 in r/framework

October 22, 2025 5:46 AM

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