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Dell XPS 13 9315 12th Gen i5-1230U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win11 FHD+ $1,697.60 Delivered @ Dell

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Dell XPS 13 9315 12th Gen i5-1230U 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Win11 FHD+ $1,697.60 Delivered @ DellAffiliate
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ar7ist on 07/12/2022 - 08:18 dell.com (370 clicks)
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Keen to buy XPS 13. For me the weight and sleek design are important factors.

Note: Any upgrades to the configuration significantly changes the price. So it seems that only this configuration is on sale. Can possibly stack with Cashrewards 5% cashback for XPS.

12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-1230U (12MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 cores)
Windows 11 Home, English
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
13.4", FHD+ 1920 x 1200, 60Hz, Non-Touch, Anti-Glare, 500 nit, InfinityEdge
8 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, integrated, dual-channel
256GB PCIe NVMe x2 Solid State Drive Onboard
McAfee® LiveSafe™ 12-month subscription
1Y Premium Support and Onsite Service
Sky Backlit Keyboard (US/International) with Finger Print Reader
720p at 30 fps HD RGB camera, 400p at 30 fps IR camera, dual-array microphones
Dual stereo speakers (tweeter + woofer), Realtek ALC1319D, 2 W x 2 = 4 W total
Exterior Chassis Materials: Aluminum
Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 6E 1675 (AX211) 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card
3 Cell, 51 Wh, integrated
45W AC Adapter Type-C

Ports & Slots
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (USB Type-C™) with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
USB-C to USB-A 3.0 adapter (included in the box) | USB-C to 3.5mm headset adapter (included in the box)

Dimensions & Weight
Height : 13.99 mm (0.55 in.)
Width: 295.40 mm (11.63 in.)
Depth: 199.40 mm (7.85 in.)
Weight (minimum): 1.17 kg (2.59 lbs)

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  • bbcw1980 on 07/12/2022 - 08:22
    -4

    Please enlighten me…………………

  • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 08:31

    Dell shot itself in both feet and kneecaps with the XPS 13 series this generation, it went from one of the best laptops to one of the worst.

    The 2021 9310 model is superior to this year's 9315 in every way.

    • humbala on 07/12/2022 - 08:47

      How so?

      • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 09:29
        +11

        For the longest time there used to be only one model of the XPS 13, albeit with different processor/memory/storage configurations. It used a 15W processor much like many of its peers in its size class, not too weak not too strong, perfect for the form factor.

        This year Dell decided it would make more money by dividing the XPS 13 into two separate models, the XPS 13 Plus 9320, its new golden child and the XPS 13 9315, the neglected one.

        The 9320 got all of the new innovations for good or bad, including the new keyboard, capacitative function row, haptic keyboard and most importantly, a new 28W processor. It's a powerhouse with the price tag to match. Love it or hate it, it's an impressive laptop from an engineering standpoint.

        What about the 9315 then? Surely they just stick to the old formula, offering it alongside the new bells and whistles model? Hell no, they gimped the living s*** out of it to sell more of the Plus.

        (1) No headphone jack, two USB-C ports ONLY. They literally removed the headphone jack from a LAPTOP. Charging occupies one of the ports, so you've got one left to do the rest. Difficulty choosing between plugging in a display, USB drive or earphones? Good luck. Best get in the habit of bringing your docks and dongles everywhere you go.

        (2) New 9W processor. How do you sell the benefits of the new 28W processor? Downgrade your comparison device, obviously. The i5-1230U and its derivatives, even the i7 model run at only 9W. That's smartphone level power consumption. What it means is that even though they're using 12th Gen Intel Processors, they perform significantly worse than the previous generation of XPS 13.

        (3) Soldered, irreplaceable storage. The XPS 13 for the longest time has at least come with a replaceable SSD. Last year's model certainly did. Even the XPS 13 Plus does. But this new regular XPS 13 doesn't. Say goodbye to cheap $200 2TB SSD upgrades through OzBargain and your data when any component of the computer inevitably fails.

        (4) Significantly poorer build quality. I had the misfortune of testing an XPS 13 9315 in-store and the build quality was so poor I initially didn't even realise it an XPS until I checked the price tag. XPS trackpads were once some of the best in the Windows business, but the 9315's feels like a diving board. The whole thing sinks in at the front like a lever every time you press. Don't expect a satisfying click, imagine pressing down on a kitchen sponge. The screen also lacks precise tension, touch it and it goes swinging backwards and forwards.

        Dell took all the customer goodwill it built up over years with its XPS series and took a big steaming dump on it.

        In summary, going from 2021 XPS 13 9310 to 2022 XPS 13 9315:
        (1) You lose the headphone jack
        (2) You lose performance
        (3) You lose the ability to upgrade your storage and retrieve your data when things go wrong
        (4) You lose build quality
        If that's not a downgrade then I don't know what is.

        • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 09:38
          -8

          (1) You lose the headphone jack

          It's almost 2023, who is still using wired headphones on their mobile device?

          (3) You lose the ability to upgrade your storage and retrieve your data when things go wrong

          This assume that SSDs fail often, and your data isn't backed up elsewhere.

          • xoom on 07/12/2022 - 09:42
            +5

            @magic8ballgag:

            It's almost 2023, who is still using wired headphones on their mobile device?

            Its not about those that wont use it. Its for those that will. If you dont want to use the headphone jack. Simple. Don't.

            For those that do. Thats who its for.

            Your device dont get cheaper because it dont have a headphone jack. So don't get the good riddance attitude with people.

            • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 11:04
              -3

              @xoom:

              Its for those that will.

              Expecting an ultrabook in 2022 to have an AUX port that the majority will not use is just silly.

              I hate to break it to you, but in a few years time, smartphone manufacturers will phase them out completely.

              Most laptop manufacturers will then follow. What then?

              • xoom on 07/12/2022 - 11:06

                @magic8ballgag: Still not a reason for consumers to advocate for it.

                • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 11:08

                  @xoom: I'm not actively advocating for it, but I'm also not upset that it's happening, nor should anyone else be.

                  Get with the times or be left behind.

          • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 09:45
            +2

            @magic8ballgag: (1) I have no words for you

            (3) You do realise that if ANY component of the computer fails, you're f***ed? With a replaceable drive, even if my RAM fails, all I have to do is open up my computer, pull out the drive and transfer it to another device. Same thing if my motherboard fails.

            With this laptop, if ANYTHING prevents this laptop from booting, your data isn't coming back unless you go through the arduous process of repairs (IF it's even repairable). Faulty fan (yes, that's a thing) preventing your laptop from starting up? Good luck. I can see you're also the type of person to first blame the user for not backing up their data when they post online about how to retrieve their data from a broken XPS 13 9315.

            I can't believe you're defending Dell on these counts. It's best you leave the discussion to the grown-ups who actually know what they're talking about thanks.

            • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 11:12
              -2

              @dogsryummy: You're assuming I'm relying on storage in a mobile device to store and keep the only copy of my data safe.

              It's cool that you want an AUX port and the ability to upgrade your hard drive and RAM, but not everybody does.

              You consider this as an attack on your personal needs, when in reality it's just technology moving forward.

              • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 12:49
                +1

                @magic8ballgag: This is "technology moving forward"? You'd rather the chassis have empty space inside it than a headphone jack? You also like having non-repairable and non-replaceable hardware even when Dell is perfectly capable of providing it? It's not even a space-saving measure at this point, the chassis dimensions remain unchanged.

                What I'm advocating for are options - sure, YOU don't want to upgrade your storage, but let the option be there for people who do, at no cost to you. It doesn't hurt you to let others have what they want. What I'm hearing from you is "I don't need it so screw everyone else who does". Is the presence of a headphone jack that you don't use so aggravating to you that you want it gone from everyone's devices?

                This is everything wrong with "innovation" and "courage" in technology today.

          • Grish on 07/12/2022 - 13:00
            -1

            @magic8ballgag: Wow soldered ssd is beyond evil

            • xoom on 07/12/2022 - 13:01

              @Grish: Took it out of the apple play book. Courage.

          • Grish on 07/12/2022 - 13:10
            -1

            @magic8ballgag: Lol, did someone actually try to defend this laptop with soldered storage and ram?

            I get the whole devil's advocate thing pal, heck I do it all the time myself, but dude you gotta let this one go, it's disgusting.

            • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 13:16
              -1

              @Grish:

              Lol, did someone actually try to defend this laptop with soldered storage and ram?

              Why you are also assuming that everyone needs to upgrade their hard drive/RAM at some point during ownership?

              • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 13:23

                @magic8ballgag: Nice strawman, not everyone needs to upgrade their hardware but having the option to is best.

                Since we're on OzBargain, let's try and speak the universal language of saving money. On the Dell website, to upgrade the storage from 256GB to 1TB costs $1000. Yes, $1000. But if it were upgradeable, an even faster 2TB drive (Samsung 990 Pro) would cost $300 tops on OzBargain.

                Are you somehow trying to tell me this is a bad thing? I can't wait to hear what excuse you come up with next.

                • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 13:26
                  -1

                  @dogsryummy: I don't need nor want a 1TB internal hard drive, so I wouldn't even consider spending that amount on such a configuration.

                  I also didn't comment on whether it was bad or good, but you did, and I respectfully disagree for the reasons I mentioned above.

              • Grish on 07/12/2022 - 13:27
                -1

                @magic8ballgag: I'm not assuming that at all, not sure why you even think I assumed that.

                Some people might want their expensive laptop to last a few years, RAM is very susceptible to failure, in which case you are screwed.

                256GB baked on HDD is also a risk for future failure, not to mention constantly having to micro manage your usage.

                Having the ability to quickly swap out or upgrade these parts is essential, and any manufacturer that blocks this are just pure scumbags.

                • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 13:29
                  -2

                  @Grish:

                  Some people might want their expensive laptop to last a few years, RAM is very susceptible to failure, in which case you are screwed.

                  Warranties exist for this very reason.

                  So I either agree with you that having the ability to upgrade those components is essential, or what? I'm just incorrect?

        • kiitos on 07/12/2022 - 16:02

          The i5-1230U and its derivatives, even the i7 model run at only 9W. That's smartphone level power consumption

          Which 12th gen models should you go for for a laptop for running vms and find like that?

    • asa79 on 07/12/2022 - 08:47

      Which ways

      • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 09:30

        See above, thanks

  • effraye on 07/12/2022 - 09:00

    lol 32GB ram rakes it to $3.3k what a joke

  • [Deactivated] on 07/12/2022 - 09:03

    This ain't a deal. This is standard pricing.

  • kingmoron on 07/12/2022 - 09:07

    How many watts is the.. wait a second……..

    • Grish on 07/12/2022 - 13:03
      -1

      Pay more for less ram, HDD, no GPU etc etc.. why? Oh because it's pretty ..

      • xoom on 07/12/2022 - 13:04

        Oooh shiny. Shut up and take my money.

  • HappyJoyJoy on 07/12/2022 - 09:09
    -1

    The lenovo deal with better in specs and only $100 more https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/743629

    • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 09:15

      You're comparing a gaming laptop with an ultrabook/business device.

      • HappyJoyJoy on 07/12/2022 - 09:17
        -1

        wouldn't you get a Higher spec device for $100 more ?
        I use a Gaming laptop for my work, whats the issue ?

        • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 09:26

          It depends on what the individual will be using it for. Not everybody wants/needs dedicated GPU or high refresh rate display in a mobile device.

          • Grish on 07/12/2022 - 13:06

            @magic8ballgag: I think his point is that this laptop costs more for a lot less, all because it's subjectivity prettier.

            What a rip off.

            • magic8ballgag on 07/12/2022 - 13:20
              +1

              @Grish: I think their point was actually that better/more components = better overall, which simply isn't true (for everyone).

        • Laserface on 07/12/2022 - 09:30
          +5

          weight
          size
          battery performance

          More to computers than frames per second and RGBs.

          • shellshocked on 07/12/2022 - 09:54
            +1

            @Laserface: Unfortunately due to the use of the Intel 12th gen CPU, battery life is really average. It's actually 2hrs worse than the previous generation despite a lower base TDP. Performance is also worse.

            The Lenovo Legion is a gaming focused laptop, but those that are AMD Ryzen based have significantly better battery life, compared to the Intel version, due to a much more power efficient processor.

  • christian on 07/12/2022 - 09:23

    Can we upgrade the RAM? or is it soldered?

    • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 09:30

      Every single thing on this laptop is soldered, even storage is baked on.

      • xoom on 07/12/2022 - 09:54

        Who do dell think they are? Apple?

        • dogsryummy on 07/12/2022 - 09:58

          Ironically, all of Dell's decisions this time round Apple has walked back on in the past.

          The capacitative function row on the Plus model is reminiscent of the infamous Touch Bar, and the removal of the headphone jack, well..

      • Grish on 07/12/2022 - 13:08
        -1

        That is the most evil and consumer abusive thing I have ever heard.

  • voltyc on 07/12/2022 - 10:04

    Got a 16gb and 512gb variant of this for ~$1,520 in September.

  • NatoTomato on 07/12/2022 - 10:10

    Bro… just get a Macbook Air M1 at this point.

  • bbcw1980 on 07/12/2022 - 20:24
    -2

    My watch has more ram than this.

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