Dell XPS 13 developer editions runs Ubuntu, costs $949
<p>The world’s best Ultrabook has just donned a Linux avatar. Dell’s super hit and super powerful XPS 13 ultrabook with inifinity display is now available in ‘developer edition’ and it runs Ubuntu operating system. The one with QHD though will cost $1849. The entry level developer edition comes with a Core i5 Broadwell series as this is targeted at power users who does build/compilation that require good amount of cpu resources. Do note that the memory is maxed out at 8GB and it cannot be upgraded (soldered to the motherboard).</p>
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<p>Entry level key specs:</p>
<ul>
<li>5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-5200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz)</li>
<li>Ubuntu Linux 14.04 SP1</li>
<li>13.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) infinity display</li>
<li>8GB<a href=”http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=technotes:graphics-and-system-memory&c=us&l=en&s=bsd&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Important%20Details&flip=false&eventType=rollover” name=”modalPopup”><sup>1</sup></a> Dual Channel DDR3L at 1600MHz</li>
<li>128GB Solid State Drive</li>
<li>Intel (R) HD Graphics 5500</li>
<li>1 Year ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service</li>
<li>2.8 lbs</li>
</ul>
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<p>Top end key specs:</p>
<ul>
<li>5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-5500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz)</li>
<li>Ubuntu Linux 14.04 SP1</li>
<li>13.3-inch UltraSharp™ QHD+ (3200 x 1800) infinity touch display</li>
<li>8GB<a href=”http://www.dell.com/mc.ashx?id=technotes:graphics-and-system-memory&c=us&l=en&s=bsd&modalwidth=400&modalHeight=150&ovropac=0&modalscroll=yes&modaltarget=div&modaltype=tooltip&position=bottom&title=Important%20Details&flip=false&eventType=rollover” name=”modalPopup”><sup>1</sup></a> Dual Channel DDR3L at 1600MHz</li>
<li>512GB Solid State Drive</li>
<li>Intel (R) HD Graphics 5500</li>
<li>1 Year ProSupport with Next Business Day Onsite Service</li>
<li>2.8 lbs</li>
</ul>
<p><a href=”http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/xps-13-linux/pd.aspx”>Source</a></p>
