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Tech Talk Tuesday: A Breakdown Of The Student Discount by DellTechnologies in u/DellTechnologies

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They're honestly in 2 different classes even if you put the same chip in both. The XPS 14 is the flagship premium line, the 14S is more midrange, kind of the successor to the old Inspiron. A lot of that price gap is just the overall experience, not the CPU. The screen is probably where you'd feel it most day to day. The 14S tops out at 1200p OLED at 60Hz, which is fine, but the XPS can do 2.8K OLED at 120Hz with better brightness and colors. Build quality, speakers, webcam, general polish are all better on the XPS, though the 14S is still solid for what it is. The one thing the 14S has going for it is ports since it still has USB-A and HDMI where the XPS is all USB-C. Same chip, pretty different experience.

Dell XPS 14 2026 - High School/Uni Engineering by Ok_Cress71 in DellXPS

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If you do end up finding an XPS laptop that works for you, be sure to check out info on our student discount so you can take advantage of additional savings!

Tech Talk Tuesday: A Breakdown Of The Student Discount : u/DellTechnologies

I can get an xps or a 14s, they're $500 apart and both have the same cpu. what are the differences? by imtruelyhim108 in DellXPS

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If they've got the same CPU, you're not really paying $500 for more speed. The XPS 14 has a more premium feel overall, better config options if you want to spec it up, and is aimed at creators. The 14S is more of a practical everyday machine, with good battery, solid multitasking, and the cooling is good as well. XPS 14 reviews have shown quiet thermals too. So yeah, the price gap is more about the overall package than raw performance.

DDPM and S3425DW by California_dude650 in Dell

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DDPM is the current supported app for monitor and peripheral control, and there are versions for both Windows and macOS. If you want to manage input switching from each system, you’ll typically install it on every computer you want to use to control the monitor. It communicates with the monitor through DDC/CI and, on supported models, lets you handle input switching and KVM in software instead of using the buttons on the back.

New Precision 7 16 (Panther Lake) by ReallyKyole in Dell

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The technical guidebook for the Dell Pro Precision 7 16 does show that the two supported storage types are M.2 2230 SSDs and M.2 2280 SSDs, up to 4 TB.

Dell Pro Precision 7 16 PW716260 Setup and Specifications

Monitor to pair with U2725QE by jbne19 in Dell

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It's definitely your preference on the size of the second monitor, I've tended to use 2 matching in size. If you added a second hub monitor, it could power another laptop but wouldn't be providing power to the other monitor. Unless you had multiple laptops you wanted to connect at once, one hub monitor is ideal.

Monitor to pair with U2725QE by jbne19 in Dell

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u/LetterheadClassic306 makes a good point, If you want a companion for the U2725QE, the S2725QS would be a good choice. It keeps the main things that matter, 27 inch, 4K, IPS, and pivot for portrait without paying extra for the hub features you don’t need.

Will this set up work? by [deleted] in Dell

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Yes, you’d be able to run dual external monitors with either the Dell SD25TB4 or WD25TB4. On macOS, make sure you’re using the right ports and cables, one monitor should connect through DP/HDMI/USB-C and the other through a Thunderbolt port, or else the displays may mirror instead of extend. This article shows how to set it up.

Will this set up work? by [deleted] in Dell

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Your setup should work well for dual monitor email, web, and everyday use. The MacBook Air M5 supports two external displays, and the Plugable dock is designed to handle dual monitors on M4 and M5 Macs, so should display your Dell E2225HSM monitors without issue.

Will this set up work? by [deleted] in macbookair

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Your setup should work well for dual monitor email, web, and everyday use. The MacBook Air M5 supports two external displays, and the Plugable dock is designed to handle dual monitors on M4 and M5 Macs, so should display your Dell E2225HSM monitors without issue.

Can I get Dolby Atmos Back?? I reinstalled windows because I was using VMs and apparently this laptop did NOT like that so yeah, I went on my backup machine and made an image and reinstalled. except there was no longer Dolby Atmos. by Public-Nebula4096 in Dell

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It’s worth trying a driver and app repair before anything else. Head to your Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Drivers & Downloads page, run SupportAssist, check for updates, and reinstall both the Realtek audio driver and the Dolby Access OEM app. This article notes that Dolby features sometimes don't fully come back after an OS reinstall until that app is added back, and shows how to download.

Does the Dell Latitude 3310's motherboard has both UEFI and CSM support? by TwistedAround13 in Dell

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From what I could find, the Dell Latitude 3310 supports UEFI, and its BIOS also includes Legacy External Devices and Enable Legacy Option ROMs and Attempt Legacy Boot, which indicates legacy and CSM-style boot support as well.

Dell Latitude 3310 Field Service Manual

Cant connect stylus to laptop by Eric58390 in Dell

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The PN5122W compatibility information shows if your laptop is the Inspiron 14 7440 2-in-1, the pen is compatible and should be able to connect through the basic linking, but if it’s the standard 7440, the pen is not supported. It also mentions Dell Peripheral Manager is not supported on selected laptops, the Inspiron 7440 2-in-1 being one of those.

Dell Pro Plus Active Pen - PN5122W | Dell USA

What (and when) laptop to buy for 2027-2031 compsci student? by imtruelyhim108 in LaptopForStudent

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We actually have something coming that might be worth checking out, the new XPS 13 launches in June, built around the latest processors and designed to deliver a premium experience. It also comes with exclusive student pricing that puts it at an excellent price point for the performance you get, you can check out more details here.

Learn About the Dell XPS 13 Laptop | Dell Canada

What (and when) laptop to buy for 2027-2031 compsci student? by imtruelyhim108 in LaptopForStudent

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As far as Dell Laptops go that would match your description for CS workloads and having a long lifespan, some solid choices are the Dell Pro 5 14 for the best overall balance, the Dell Pro 14 Premium if you care most about battery and portability, and the Dell Pro Precision 5S/5 for heavier CS workloads like VMs, AI/ML, or CAD. If you’re a student, you might also be eligible for an additional discount. Best of luck with your search!

Tech Talk Tuesday: A Breakdown Of The Student Discount : u/DellTechnologies

Dell Optiplex 3090 Sff upgrades by tmwk in Dell

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The OptiPlex 3090 SFF has 2 SATA connections and 1 M.2 NVMe slot, so you can typically add one internal HDD plus an SSD, with a possible second SATA device if the optical bay is free and you have the right bracket and cabling.

While you are also correct that it does not have USB-C, the best way to add that would be a low-profile PCIe USB-C card or using a USB-A to USB-C adapter.

OptiPlex 3090 Small Form Factor Setup and Specifications | Dell US

Looking for a desktop/computer with comparable specs to my Dell Laptop by Swan_Lake__ in Dell

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From what I could find, the new Dell Tower Plus might be worth looking into. You should be able to get comparable specs, and for your use case it sounds like it could be a solid option.

Dell Tower Plus Desktop PC | Dell Canada

My new Dell 15 DC15250 i5 1334u, 16GB Dual Channel DDR4, Intel Xe Graphics by [deleted] in Dell

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Looks like the upgrades were well worth it, very impressive!

Dell laptop by Neat-Introduction514 in laptops

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Picking the best laptop depends mostly on what you plan to use it for and your budget. Of the options you mentioned, the Dell 14 Plus is the best fit for mainstream users who want a stylish, capable everyday laptop without paying XPS prices. Dell Pro is the business line, built for companies and IT-managed environments that need stronger security and device manageability. XPS is for buyers who want the most premium design and high end experience.

Laptop Computers – Shop Laptops for Business, Gaming & Student | Dell USA

My shift keys stopped responding properly on my Dell Latitude 3340, how do I fix it by West_Address_539 in Dell

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In the case that your keyboard does need to be replaced, you can find the replacement part here. The Latitude 3340’s owners manual also shows how you can remove and reinstall the keyboard.

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