@ Tim Tam: Yeah if you want to pay double price, for similar performance, yes then you're right. For people wanting most bang for the buck, you're obv. as clueless as the rest of the Apple muppets, growing money trees in the backyard :)
I’ve watched probably between 1.5 and 2 million reviews on this xps and yours was by far my favorite and tipped the scales for me. Lol. Thanks and keep doing what you’re doing. 👍👏
How did I even managed to make rational buying choices on tech before I stumbled across your channel?! Lisa became number one research ressource for me... great videos!
I so look forward to the comparison between 2017 & 2018 model, interested in display, battery & performance differences. Thank You Lisa Keep up the hard work, we love your videos.
I would love to see a comparison between the old and new XPS 13. Mainly battery life and performance in different tasks like video editing and web browsing. I would also like to see a review of the 2018 XPS 15
Thank you Lisa! What a fun and useful review. I learned more about the XPS from your video than I did from reading several (non-video) reviews. You're a peach.
I've had this laptop for more than 2 years and I love it so much. I got the rose gold model because it just looked so gorgeous online but in person it looks even better.
Yes - 2017 9360 vs 9370, purleeze! Looks a good product - and I have a 2016 9360 and am interested in this... But big shame 32GB Ram's not available (????). With the quad core this is close to a lite workstation - especially with those full spec T3 ports. But maybe 32GB would have pushed Dell to ddr4. Oh, and another terrific video! Thanks for the great work, really appreciate this.
Great review! But I went with a Lenovo T470, because of your T470s review. Love the ability to change out a dying battery with a full charged one & ALL the KEY ports that are STILL important to many of us. Thank you Lisa!
Thin and lights are so much more portable that you have to carry extra dongles that take up more overall space than (or require extra carrying containers over) a slightly thicker laptop....
A lot of trips to MS store.. 2 xps 9360, 9365, 2 x360 spectre, 2 MS book 2 all haven coil whine! Now i spotted this rose gold and grab it. Everything on it is solid! Speaker is so crisp and loud, fast SSD and its very light! 4k is ridiculous lol
thanks for clarifying the new 9370 HD screen is glossy, there's many videos that show the HD model with a glossy screen but dell online chat have said twice that the full HD model is a matte screen
Thanks for addressing the issue of coil whine! I wish this were more commonly discussed. I returned an HP Spectre x360 last week because of atrocious coil whine. I find it amazing that such an expensive laptop can have such a problem. You'd think for that price point, they could out-engineer it or something.
Got this one on sale at the MS store - love it so far. The screen is incredible. There is a fan noise issue that multiple people had noticed (check out a thread on the dell site), but with a new BIOS update it seemed to be somewhat better. Anyone who had similar issues please comment - otherwise a near-perfect laptop
I understand why over time they switch to USB-C (though I hate machines that force you to use dongles by only offering USB-C now). But what the hell is up with that obsession with making stuff thinner and thinner? Same problem with Smartphones. Soon they will be so thin you have to worry breaking it with your own hands.
Let's see that smackdown! Also Lisa, could you open Dell Support Assist or the BIOS to see how well Dell's batteries age compared to other laptops in the industry, I've had really poor performance with mine.
Loved the review! Lisa's reviews give me a better understanding of the laptop than even Dell does. Hoping to see a comparison to the 2018 MacBook Pro though :)
I'm surprised that reviewers don't point out variations in keyboard layout. The big improvement here is separate page up/down and home/end keys. Anyone who navigates through long Word documents for example would find this indispensable. You can also navigate through your browser tabs faster. And those keys are also shortcut keys in many productivity programs. Razor Blade laptops don't even have these keys!
You are so helpful! It’s been 6 years since I’ve bought a computer so it has been overwhelming but your videos help a lot! Do you have a video that’s like “Bare minimums” for what someone should look for? Like I learned about processors now but now there RAM 🐑 and hard drive and SSD???
I would love to see a smack down between 2017 and 2018 models. This will be my next laptop but I just don’t know which model yet. I’d also love to know the differences between the windows version and the “developer” version. I will be running Linux on it no matter which one I buy.
Lisa, do you know if Dell is gonna discount more on their xps 9370 during Christmas? I am interested in the Ubuntu version and right now they give a 130 dollars off.
Hi Lisa, you do great reviews. I have heard from different online sites, that the key issue with the XPS 13 is the Killer Wifi Card that is constantly dropping. Any comments on this?
Hey Lisa, can you please review new Dell XPS 2-in-1 9570 and upcoming dell XPS with 6 core intel chips. I love to watch your videos. Thanks for awesome reviews.
Would you be able to do a smackdown between the Dell XPS 9370 (4K) and the Lenovo X1 Carbon 6th gen (HDR)? Am between these two laptops. Thank you. Love your channel.
Returning mine. :( Am I the only one who had keyboard problems? Sent it in to Dell and they replaced the keyboard, which worked for a day or so, but is unuseable again now. Too bad - loved how fast this was and the form.
Hi Lisa. Quick question. I have been wanting to get the Dell XPS 13 2in1 for quite a while, but the new Lenovo Yoga 920 and Spectre x360 come with 8th gen CPUs and generally better value for money. So I was wondering if you can estimate when the new Dell XPS 2in1 2018 edition will be coming out?
Always like your reviews! Great job and thank you for that! Lisa your guess: do you think Dell will come up with an updated 2 in 1 13“ this year? I am hesitating on buying the one that is out although I know there will always be something new out there 😊. Regards, Ian
Great fan of ur reviews. Cant wait for u to review the new 9365 XPS13 2 in 1 and how it compares with the 9370. The primary drawback in the 9365 I believe is the use of the Intel Y-Series processors which I hear does not perform all that great but I am not sure how it compares to the U-Series processors from Intel.....Any insights? Also, is there really a significant difference between the 7th and 8th generation intel? Not only are the 9365 Y Series but they are also 7th Generation :-( Help!!
As usual a lovely review Lisa! I'm in the market for a 4K 13-14" ultrabook and I'm deciding between the Lenovo Yoga 920, HP Spectre and the XPS 13. Any suggestions on what to get? Cheers. :)
Thanks for your vids, they’re super helpful. I’m in the market for a laptop (which is how/Why I came across this vid) and came across Huawei laptops. Any thoughts on the MateBook x pro? If you have a review available, please feel free to simply share the link. Thanks in advance!
It has reached a point where the drive for symbolism (thinness) at the expense of functionality (I/O, battery size-runtime) has become destructive and a very real limitation sufficient to eliminate said units from any consideration. Not only has it reached the point of diminishing returns, but it has crossed the line and is now simply functionally diminished at an increasingly prohibitive price - especially when compared to units with a 1060 and even a 1070 for the same price. After all, what is the point if one must now carry addition dongles/docks to provide what otherwise could have been easily integrated into a slightly thicker package that provided no limitations while providing significant additional battery life and I/O - and all for less money.
sdushdiu I disagree. 90% of students at my school rarely use usb-ports and will be fine off with the dongle when usb is needed, also half of their accessories are already usb-c, they will also be just fine with 8 hours of battery life, where they can choose the 1080p model and get ten-eleven hours if they are one of the few who use their computer so much in a single day. They will love that the computer fills less in their bag and weighs less when they have to carry it every day. They will also be happy that it looks sleeker than last generation, even if it is just incrementally. To be clear, if you have special needs, like really need battery life for more than one day or don't want to buy new cables/dongles for your usb-A accessories, then I think there should be a computer for you, but it should not be the mainstream flagship-computer that is aimed at the largest part of the population who doesn't care about these things. I think realising that fact is a big part of what made Apple so big, and that is what the other companies have also now figured out.
If you need I/O, the Latitude 7390 is definitely the better option. 2x Type A, 2x USB-C (1x TB), Ethernet, micro-sd. Plus it has a 60whr battery. And it has a better keyboard as well.
LMAO! So the fact that it "looks sleeker" and that they do so little that "they rarely use USB ports" justifies STUDENTS buying an over-priced underperforming platform because it has sufficient battery life. Of course as STUDENTS (who I am sure are all buying this themselves and not using their parent's money) would be "happy" with this as opposed to say an Acer that works just as well for 1/3 the price and does even MORE than does this unit and includes more capable IO in the event one would actually 'DO something' beyond the limited activities of Your students but which they would all cry because it wasn't as "sleek". Sorry, but I can understand why so many students fail to have developed a sense of value rather than entitlement given your poorly based irrationalization. But then, hey, I am sure your Students would also be very happy with a Porsche that their parents buy as these entitled students seldom tow anything or have to actually do anything requiring cargo room or passengers and where how sleek it looks is the primary consideration. And being a bit smaller, it will even be easier to park as it occupies a bit less space in the typical parking space! And out of curiosity, do all your students demand an additional tablet for all of the virtual E-books you have adopted as carrying Real books simply impose a strain on your poor snowflakes as well? And why have you not adopted virtual classrooms where they can all stay at home without having to even get up out of bed in order not to inconvenience them? Sorry, but as one who has taught undergrad and graduate level physics courses in addition to doing actual research, I would not recommend such a limited unit for my students who require just a bit more flexible capabilities - but then they on occasion have reason to interface with outboard data acquisition peripherals or use printers that do not support wireless printing and/or USBC connectors as well as some peripherals that are incompatible with USB3. And alas, not all of them have demanded their parents buy them an oh so sleek Porsche either, as a few of them who have not attended your class have actually learned the value of money and their concept of value varies just a tad from that to which you ascribe. But it's nice that you are so in touch with your students' feelings...if not their actual needs..
sdushdiu I would hope that a physics teacher/researcher was a little bit more welcoming of outside ideas and constructive criticism, but apparently I need to be destroyed, because I know nothing about life. If you and your students are very focused on physics, then maybe your institution should consider putting usb-c adapters on their cables, and then they would not have any problems switching to the new standard. USB-C is annoying, because it requires dongles right now, but I am excited anyway because I remember that it was designed to be universal and much easier to use than the old usb-plug, and I don't mind the annoyance of change, if it is good change. You describe every single one of "my" students as a special snowflake. I don't know any special snowflakes at my school. They are all very intelligent, and many decide to buy a less fancy computer, because they think the price is too steep. But many also have their reasons to buy the shiny expensive one. Like for example, that it is something they will use a lot every day and that they would like something that looks good and feels good. They could do without it, but if they have the money to buy it, they might as well get themselves something they like. And about 50% of them buy it out of their own pocket. As you said yourselves, they believe it is sufficient for their needs, and they will not use it to DO MORE, so they might as well get some other qualities that will benefit them, even if these qualities don't actually boost work, but just does something as horrific as make them happy. To be clear though, I do agree that products are getting to a point where it is pointless to make them much smaller. But I don't think it is COMPLETELY O U T R A G E O U S, and I also think that the intelligent students at my schools and the design teams at different computer manufacturers already know this. I think the Dell XPS is a pretty perfect size now.
...Then you are blind. There are many units that provide sufficient battery life as well as more functionality for a lower price. And KnowItAll, many legacy data acquisition platforms that cost MANY times the price of a computer are INCOMPATIBLE with USBC! But continue to display an amazing lack of familiarity with that which you are quick to offer opinions. I am glad you are in touch with your feelings and worship sleek and trendy. A shame you don't think more in terms of value, functionality, and the fact that your student's PARENTS are largely on the hook for buying your trendy toys.Oh, and how are those e-readers coming along?
Hey great review! And thanks for the review of last years model with this. Wanted to ask if you would recommend this laptop as a main laptop for video editing? I don't really want to go for the 15 due to size but is it worth doing? 13 or 15 model for video editing? Some 4K video editing. Thanks.
Lisa does this model 9370 have fan noise problem? Because, I bought one and it had huge fan noise problem.so, I returned it and got a Huawei Matebook X Pro. It’s a great laptop as every reviewer is saying. One small annoying issue is the trackpad rattle noise and also not sure about the support from Huawei should any issue arise later. Also, the knockoff design is a bit weird. So, for these reasons I am planning to exchange it again for a 9370. But I want to know if fan noise is a known issue with XPS 9370. Please help
Even though I will probably never buy any of the stuff Lisa is talking about I still love to watch her :)
Kamil Hess F&rrruk
Haha right! I wish she was my friend.
I could listen to her read a phone book and stay interested.
I wish Lisa was my aunt. Then I'd actually have an aunt (and she'd know which laptop I should buy!).
I think that is everyone's wish here.. well these 599k people :)
600K! Yaaay!!
600,001 YAAASSSSSSHHHH
I like this comment, you did well kid.
@ Tim Tam: Yeah if you want to pay double price, for similar performance, yes then you're right. For people wanting most bang for the buck, you're obv. as clueless as the rest of the Apple muppets, growing money trees in the backyard :)
I came just to see what new funny shirt you're wearing today.
I really like her reviews. I don't think I have seen someone so thorough
I’ve watched probably between 1.5 and 2 million reviews on this xps and yours was by far my favorite and tipped the scales for me. Lol. Thanks and keep doing what you’re doing. 👍👏
How did I even managed to make rational buying choices on tech before I stumbled across your channel?! Lisa became number one research ressource for me... great videos!
One of the best tech reviewers on RUclips! Helped me choose a laptop (Dell XPS 15 2016) a year and a half ago with your videos. Awesome stuff.
I so look forward to the comparison between 2017 & 2018 model, interested in display, battery & performance differences.
Thank You Lisa
Keep up the hard work, we love your videos.
i would like a comparison between the late 2017 and the 2018 dell xps 13 please.
me too please :)
this is basically it
I agree
I was looking for this all over the internet please do it
me too :)
So excited for the 15" version of this.
Congratulation on making it to 600K. I have been rooting for you. Don't forget to mention your Patron from time to time.
Any time I'm looking for a new laptop, I always look forward to listening to Lisa. It's all part of the process for me.
A 9370 owner - I enjoyed your comprehensive evaluation/review. Thank you!
I would love to see a comparison between the old and new XPS 13. Mainly battery life and performance in different tasks like video editing and web browsing. I would also like to see a review of the 2018 XPS 15
Thank you Lisa! What a fun and useful review. I learned more about the XPS from your video than I did from reading several (non-video) reviews. You're a peach.
I've had this laptop for more than 2 years and I love it so much. I got the rose gold model because it just looked so gorgeous online but in person it looks even better.
Which processor do u have was thinking of buying the i5 2018 version formy daughter, how does it perform now?
does it looks dirty after a long time using?
Yes - 2017 9360 vs 9370, purleeze!
Looks a good product - and I have a 2016 9360 and am interested in this... But big shame 32GB Ram's not available (????). With the quad core this is close to a lite workstation - especially with those full spec T3 ports. But maybe 32GB would have pushed Dell to ddr4.
Oh, and another terrific video! Thanks for the great work, really appreciate this.
Hey Lisa, just wanted to say that I really appreciate your straightforward style of presenting information and your experience. Keep it up!
9370 vs. 9360: make it happen!
8:07 Ahh I have been waiting for this for years! Finally people can see both my nostrils!
Snow the newest trendy tech is here, hurray for Dell !
I'd love to see a 2017 vs. 2018 comparison!
I like that there was a graphic with the weight. Helpful and spiced up the video a bit.
Hi Lisa, have been watching your videos for a year, still charming and lovely, glad to see you wear different creative t-shirts on every video!
Great review! But I went with a Lenovo T470, because of your T470s review. Love the ability to change out a dying battery with a full charged one & ALL the KEY ports that are STILL important to many of us. Thank you Lisa!
Thin and lights are so much more portable that you have to carry extra dongles that take up more overall space than (or require extra carrying containers over) a slightly thicker laptop....
It seems that dongle life is inevitable for now. Unless technology makes USB-C widely available for storage.
Nice of Dell to send you a device with no coil whine, I wasn’t so lucky plus the killer wifi card sucks! Still on the hunt for a new device ☹️
Could you do a Smackdown Comparison with the lastest HP Spectre x360. Those are the two I'm debating between and I need to know if Bob keeps his title
A lot of trips to MS store.. 2 xps 9360, 9365, 2 x360 spectre, 2 MS book 2 all haven coil whine! Now i spotted this rose gold and grab it. Everything on it is solid! Speaker is so crisp and loud, fast SSD and its very light! 4k is ridiculous lol
thanks for clarifying the new 9370 HD screen is glossy, there's many videos that show the HD model with a glossy screen but dell online chat have said twice that the full HD model is a matte screen
Finally! Was waiting to you to review it👍 great review thank you
Yes please make a comparison with the older model! Great video btw
I trust you, Jedi. I trust you.
These things do feel absolutely brilliant when you hold it, something you don't really get from a video.
Thanks for addressing the issue of coil whine! I wish this were more commonly discussed. I returned an HP Spectre x360 last week because of atrocious coil whine. I find it amazing that such an expensive laptop can have such a problem. You'd think for that price point, they could out-engineer it or something.
You always do the best tech reviews, Lisa. Thanks!
600K! Congratulation Lisa!
Hope a refresh of the 15 inch version comes soon '/
They have a new 15 2 in 1 in the xps series.
True. I want a gtx 1060 or one from amd with the same power as a 1060 in the dell xps 9570..
I'd prefer the new u-series processors(with good cooling they would be enough) for better battery life rather than 6-core coffeelake power hungry ones
Got this one on sale at the MS store - love it so far. The screen is incredible. There is a fan noise issue that multiple people had noticed (check out a thread on the dell site), but with a new BIOS update it seemed to be somewhat better. Anyone who had similar issues please comment - otherwise a near-perfect laptop
FYI: XPS 9370 has very noisy fans. Even when on idle. The fans don't stop until shutting off. Wish I knew this prior to purchasing.
I'm not in the market for a new laptop, but I always look forward to Lisa's reviews!
HI Lisa. Yes, I think a smackdown between this year's model and last year's is a good idea. I would really like to see a comparison.
I understand why over time they switch to USB-C (though I hate machines that force you to use dongles by only offering USB-C now). But what the hell is up with that obsession with making stuff thinner and thinner? Same problem with Smartphones. Soon they will be so thin you have to worry breaking it with your own hands.
Love the shirt, love the review and most of all I love the channel!
2017 2018 smackdown please.
Great video really in-depth and informative. I would enjoy seeing a comparison video of the 2017 and 2018.
Comparison would be good between 2017 & 2018 models please x
SMACK'EM DOWN!
Yes...yes...yes....please. Decisions, decisions...
Lisa, you're the best! Anytime I need to look into a new product I immediately go to MobileTechReview's page. Thanks for everything you do!!!
Congrats on 600k!! 😀 The new XPS 13 looks pretty slick :)
Does this support an integrated LTE SIM remote access network connectivity capability? Thanks, Lisa.
Great review, I'd been looking forward to this one! I'd love a review of the non-touch model as well, since I've never been into touchscreens. :)
Yes...Please compare 2017 and 2018 models. Also will the XPS-17 ever return???
I really don't think we'll see an XPS laptop bigger than the 15".
Yes please Compare XPS 2017 and 2018. 🙏
It looks so thin. Great vid as always lisa :) have a great day!
"We're gonna look at it know" - Why am I so excited?
Let's see that smackdown!
Also Lisa, could you open Dell Support Assist or the BIOS to see how well Dell's batteries age compared to other laptops in the industry, I've had really poor performance with mine.
I love the reviews in this channel. Very precise!!!. New sub!
Loved the review! Lisa's reviews give me a better understanding of the laptop than even Dell does. Hoping to see a comparison to the 2018 MacBook Pro though :)
I'm surprised that reviewers don't point out variations in keyboard layout. The big improvement here is separate page up/down and home/end keys. Anyone who navigates through long Word documents for example would find this indispensable. You can also navigate through your browser tabs faster. And those keys are also shortcut keys in many productivity programs. Razor Blade laptops don't even have these keys!
lisa looks like the aunt that gets you the best Christmas techie gifts, and gives you solid relationship advice lol
I went and got the MSI GS65... upgradable and has a 1070 GPU... thin and light... and only a few hundred more...
i hope you get to review the x1 carbon 6th gen :D you're reviews are awesome.
Thank you for such a well shot video
Hello! I'm from Brazil. Your reviews are amazing.
You are so helpful! It’s been 6 years since I’ve bought a computer so it has been overwhelming but your videos help a lot! Do you have a video that’s like “Bare minimums” for what someone should look for? Like I learned about processors now but now there RAM 🐑 and hard drive and SSD???
Great review. I'm considering one of these and your video was very informative. Thank you.
Congrats on 600K!
Is this good for students? Going to be a freshman in university and i need a laptop that will stay with me the whole 4 years or more
I just bought it for the same reason!
HP and DELL are the best Windows laptop manufactures
I would love to see a smack down between 2017 and 2018 models. This will be my next laptop but I just don’t know which model yet. I’d also love to know the differences between the windows version and the “developer” version. I will be running Linux on it no matter which one I buy.
What's the benefit of running ddr3 ram as opposed to drd4? Fantastic review as always by the way! 😊
Two comparisons please:
1. Dell XPS 9730 vs HP Spectre (8th Gen)
2. Dell XPS 9730 vs Dell XPS 9630
Thanks Lisa! As usual, great review! I wish I had a link to check it out ;)
SMACKDOWN! Love you Lisa!
I love the white/rose or pink color. I dont care what anybody thinks!
Been waiting for this, ma'am !!
Lisa, great review. Thank you.
Can you please do a comparison b/w the 2017 9360 vs. 2018 9370 models.
Lisa, do you know if Dell is gonna discount more on their xps 9370 during Christmas? I am interested in the Ubuntu version and right now they give a 130 dollars off.
Hi Lisa, you do great reviews. I have heard from different online sites, that the key issue with the XPS 13 is the Killer Wifi Card that is constantly dropping. Any comments on this?
Hey Lisa, can you please review new Dell XPS 2-in-1 9570 and upcoming dell XPS with 6 core intel chips. I love to watch your videos. Thanks for awesome reviews.
It feels like they release one of these every 3 months.
i absolutely love these videos. thank goodness for the bell icon.
may the laptop be with you 🙏
Please upload your videos daily can't wait to see you
Love you
Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
Lisa, do you really wait for the next laptop or your cool shirt before doing a video? 😊
Arun Bharathi actually, I watch Lisa, her reviews, and her shirts!
Would you be able to do a smackdown between the Dell XPS 9370 (4K) and the Lenovo X1 Carbon 6th gen (HDR)? Am between these two laptops. Thank you. Love your channel.
Returning mine. :( Am I the only one who had keyboard problems? Sent it in to Dell and they replaced the keyboard, which worked for a day or so, but is unuseable again now. Too bad - loved how fast this was and the form.
Hi Lisa. Quick question.
I have been wanting to get the Dell XPS 13 2in1 for quite a while, but the new Lenovo Yoga 920 and Spectre x360 come with 8th gen CPUs and generally better value for money.
So I was wondering if you can estimate when the new Dell XPS 2in1 2018 edition will be coming out?
Always like your reviews! Great job and thank you for that! Lisa your guess: do you think Dell will come up with an updated 2 in 1 13“ this year? I am hesitating on buying the one that is out although I know there will always be something new out there 😊. Regards, Ian
Trust me I'm a Jedi? No, I trust you because you're Lisa :)
Great fan of ur reviews. Cant wait for u to review the new 9365 XPS13 2 in 1 and how it compares with the 9370. The primary drawback in the 9365 I believe is the use of the Intel Y-Series processors which I hear does not perform all that great but I am not sure how it compares to the U-Series processors from Intel.....Any insights? Also, is there really a significant difference between the 7th and 8th generation intel? Not only are the 9365 Y Series but they are also 7th Generation :-( Help!!
As usual a lovely review Lisa! I'm in the market for a 4K 13-14" ultrabook and I'm deciding between the Lenovo Yoga 920, HP Spectre and the XPS 13. Any suggestions on what to get? Cheers. :)
Thanks for your vids, they’re super helpful. I’m in the market for a laptop (which is how/Why I came across this vid) and came across Huawei laptops. Any thoughts on the MateBook x pro? If you have a review available, please feel free to simply share the link. Thanks in advance!
It has reached a point where the drive for symbolism (thinness) at the expense of functionality (I/O, battery size-runtime) has become destructive and a very real limitation sufficient to eliminate said units from any consideration. Not only has it reached the point of diminishing returns, but it has crossed the line and is now simply functionally diminished at an increasingly prohibitive price - especially when compared to units with a 1060 and even a 1070 for the same price. After all, what is the point if one must now carry addition dongles/docks to provide what otherwise could have been easily integrated into a slightly thicker package that provided no limitations while providing significant additional battery life and I/O - and all for less money.
sdushdiu I disagree. 90% of students at my school rarely use usb-ports and will be fine off with the dongle when usb is needed, also half of their accessories are already usb-c, they will also be just fine with 8 hours of battery life, where they can choose the 1080p model and get ten-eleven hours if they are one of the few who use their computer so much in a single day.
They will love that the computer fills less in their bag and weighs less when they have to carry it every day. They will also be happy that it looks sleeker than last generation, even if it is just incrementally.
To be clear, if you have special needs, like really need battery life for more than one day or don't want to buy new cables/dongles for your usb-A accessories, then I think there should be a computer for you, but it should not be the mainstream flagship-computer that is aimed at the largest part of the population who doesn't care about these things.
I think realising that fact is a big part of what made Apple so big, and that is what the other companies have also now figured out.
If you need I/O, the Latitude 7390 is definitely the better option. 2x Type A, 2x USB-C (1x TB), Ethernet, micro-sd. Plus it has a 60whr battery. And it has a better keyboard as well.
LMAO! So the fact that it "looks sleeker" and that they do so little that "they rarely use USB ports" justifies STUDENTS buying an over-priced underperforming platform because it has sufficient battery life. Of course as STUDENTS (who I am sure are all buying this themselves and not using their parent's money) would be "happy" with this as opposed to say an Acer that works just as well for 1/3 the price and does even MORE than does this unit and includes more capable IO in the event one would actually 'DO something' beyond the limited activities of Your students but which they would all cry because it wasn't as "sleek". Sorry, but I can understand why so many students fail to have developed a sense of value rather than entitlement given your poorly based irrationalization. But then, hey, I am sure your Students would also be very happy with a Porsche that their parents buy as these entitled students seldom tow anything or have to actually do anything requiring cargo room or passengers and where how sleek it looks is the primary consideration. And being a bit smaller, it will even be easier to park as it occupies a bit less space in the typical parking space!
And out of curiosity, do all your students demand an additional tablet for all of the virtual E-books you have adopted as carrying Real books simply impose a strain on your poor snowflakes as well? And why have you not adopted virtual classrooms where they can all stay at home without having to even get up out of bed in order not to inconvenience them?
Sorry, but as one who has taught undergrad and graduate level physics courses in addition to doing actual research, I would not recommend such a limited unit for my students who require just a bit more flexible capabilities - but then they on occasion have reason to interface with outboard data acquisition peripherals or use printers that do not support wireless printing and/or USBC connectors as well as some peripherals that are incompatible with USB3. And alas, not all of them have demanded their parents buy them an oh so sleek Porsche either, as a few of them who have not attended your class have actually learned the value of money and their concept of value varies just a tad from that to which you ascribe.
But it's nice that you are so in touch with your students' feelings...if not their actual needs..
sdushdiu I would hope that a physics teacher/researcher was a little bit more welcoming of outside ideas and constructive criticism, but apparently I need to be destroyed, because I know nothing about life. If you and your students are very focused on physics, then maybe your institution should consider putting usb-c adapters on their cables, and then they would not have any problems switching to the new standard. USB-C is annoying, because it requires dongles right now, but I am excited anyway because I remember that it was designed to be universal and much easier to use than the old usb-plug, and I don't mind the annoyance of change, if it is good change.
You describe every single one of "my" students as a special snowflake. I don't know any special snowflakes at my school. They are all very intelligent, and many decide to buy a less fancy computer, because they think the price is too steep. But many also have their reasons to buy the shiny expensive one. Like for example, that it is something they will use a lot every day and that they would like something that looks good and feels good. They could do without it, but if they have the money to buy it, they might as well get themselves something they like. And about 50% of them buy it out of their own pocket.
As you said yourselves, they believe it is sufficient for their needs, and they will not use it to DO MORE, so they might as well get some other qualities that will benefit them, even if these qualities don't actually boost work, but just does something as horrific as make them happy.
To be clear though, I do agree that products are getting to a point where it is pointless to make them much smaller. But I don't think it is COMPLETELY O U T R A G E O U S, and I also think that the intelligent students at my schools and the design teams at different computer manufacturers already know this.
I think the Dell XPS is a pretty perfect size now.
...Then you are blind. There are many units that provide sufficient battery life as well as more functionality for a lower price. And KnowItAll, many legacy data acquisition platforms that cost MANY times the price of a computer are INCOMPATIBLE with USBC! But continue to display an amazing lack of familiarity with that which you are quick to offer opinions. I am glad you are in touch with your feelings and worship sleek and trendy. A shame you don't think more in terms of value, functionality, and the fact that your student's PARENTS are largely on the hook for buying your trendy toys.Oh, and how are those e-readers coming along?
Hey great review! And thanks for the review of last years model with this.
Wanted to ask if you would recommend this laptop as a main laptop for video editing? I don't really want to go for the 15 due to size but is it worth doing? 13 or 15 model for video editing? Some 4K video editing.
Thanks.
Gorgeous laptop, I wish it could have a dedicated GC.
I trust you Lisa.....you're a Jedi after all.
Smack down!!
Please do the comparison between 2017 and 2018 model
Good review! Will you do a review for the Google Pixelbook?
Lisa does this model 9370 have fan noise problem? Because, I bought one and it had huge fan noise problem.so, I returned it and got a Huawei Matebook X Pro. It’s a great laptop as every reviewer is saying. One small annoying issue is the trackpad rattle noise and also not sure about the support from Huawei should any issue arise later. Also, the knockoff design is a bit weird. So, for these reasons I am planning to exchange it again for a 9370. But I want to know if fan noise is a known issue with XPS 9370. Please help