Canonical has announced that the new Dell XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition has been officially certified for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS . Starting in August, developers can purchase Dell's flagship XPS 13-inch laptop with the latest version of Canonical Desktop Linux pre-installed. Additionally, from now on, current XPS 13 Plus users can install Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and automatically get the same hardware-optimized experience as the new Developer Edition.
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is the latest LTS release, bringing new features, performance and stability improvements backed by 10 years of software updates. Ubuntu certification essentially means that the device has been tested and all functions work as expected under Ubuntu. While installing Ubuntu 22.04 should work now, hardware optimizations in August may enhance the experience.
According to the presentation, Dell's Developer Edition is the official continuation of the Sputnik program. The program started in 2012 to create high-end Dell systems with Ubuntu pre-installed, built for developers and guided by the developer community. The Dell XPS 13 Plus Developer Edition is the latest release in this long-term partnership .
"By bringing the enhanced performance and power management capabilities of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS to our most advanced premium laptops, Dell and Canonical reinforce our continued ability to provide the best computing for developers using Ubuntu," said Jaewook Woo, Linux Operating System Product Manager at Dell. A shared commitment to experience.”
The announcement describes the Dell XPS 13 Plus as "the most powerful 13-inch XPS laptop," with 2x the performance boost thanks to 12th Gen Intel Core processors. The Dell XPS 13 Plus features a zero-dot keyboard, capacitive touch feature row, seamless glass touchpad and bezel-less interface. Complementing the modern look is a 12th Gen Intel Core 28W processor (up from 15W in the previous generation), along with a larger fan that provides 55% more airflow without increasing noise or temperature. Also, battery life has been improved.
Some other notable features include:
- Ubuntu Desktop comes preinstalled
- Improved four-speaker design
- Up to 4K+ resolution or vivid colors on OLED display with Eyesafe to reduce harmful blue light
- M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
- Up to 32 GB, LPDDR5, 5200 MHz, integrated, dual channel
- Brand new packaging made from 100% sustainably sourced or renewable materials
Dell XPS Plus 13 Developer Edition will be pre-installed with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS in the US, Canada and select European countries in August 2022. The Dell XPS 13 Plus with Windows 11 is currently priced at $1,299 in the U.S. with just the base configuration: including an FHD screen, Intel Core i5-1240P CPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB M.2 PCIe Gen 4 NVMe, and Intel Iris Xe graphics card. A model with an Ultra HD touch display, an Intel Core i7-1280P CPU, 32GB of RAM, and a 2TB SSD is $2,399.
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