News & Reviews -- XPS 13 and Dell Precision M3800 developer edition/ Project Sputnik

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News & Reviews -- XPS 13 and Dell Precision M3800 developer edition/ Project Sputnik

Here is some of the project Sputnik coverage:

DellPrecisionM3800developeredition-Feb,2015

WantaDellXPS13orM3800forless?GofortheUbuntuedition-DigitalTrends
DelltoofferUbuntuLinuxforXPS13andPrecisionM3800laptops-Liliputing
Dell'slineofLinuxlaptopsexpandstoincludenewMacBookProcompetitor–PCWorld
DellPrecisionM3800–ALaptopforLinuxLoversandDevelopers–TheFuseJoplin
DelltoofferUbuntuonBroadwell-poweredXPS13–TechSpot
*NEW*DellXPS13andPrecisionM3800toofferUbuntuLinuxOS–LoopyGadgets
*NEW*DelllaunchesnewUbuntuworkstationlaptopPrecisionM3800–TheAmericanBazaar
*NEW*DellOffersAnotherNewUbuntuLaptop(PrecisionM3800)–LMELinu
*NEW*DelllaunchesnewUbuntuworkstationlaptopPrecisionM3800–WestTexasNews
*NEW*DelloffersNewUbuntuLinuxWorkstationLaptop–ITVoice
*NEW*DellAnnouncesItsM3800DeveloperEditionLoadedwithUbuntu–Parts-People
*NEW*DellunveilsUbuntu-poweredPrecisionM3800DeveloperEdition'beast'–TheInquirer
*NEW*DellContinuesShippingFreshLinuxLaptops-Slashdot
*NEW*Ubuntu14.04,HighlyRecommendedbytheEngineersofDell-GadgetGestures
*NEW*Dell'slineofLinuxlaptopsexpandstoincludenewMacBookProcompetitor-PCAdvisor(UK)
*NEW*DellupdatesLinux-poweredDeveloperEditionportableswithM3800monster-CardiffComputerRescue(UK)
*NEW* DellrenewsitsUbuntulaptoprangewiththePrecisionM3800-LaMiradadelReplicante(Spain)
*NEW* 4K,Thunderbolt2andUbuntuforthenewDellPrecisionM3800-Cnet(France)
*NEW* Delllaunches15-inchlaptopPrecisionM3800asdevelopereditionwithUbuntu–linuxundich(Germany)
Dell:newworkstationM3800withpre-installedUbuntu14.04.TweakPC.de(Germany)
*NEW* PrecisionM3800:DellpresentsworkstationwithUbuntu14.04–Silicon.de(Germany)
*NEW* DelloffersmobileworkstationM3800withUbuntu14.04.–ZDNet.de(Germany)
*NEW* DellPrecisionM3800,4klaptopwithUbuntu-MuyLinux(Spain)
*NEW* DellPrecisionM3800,4KandUbuntuforcreativeprofessionalsanddirectors–Socialmediamanager(syndicated)(Italy)
*NEW* DellPrecisionM3800,4KandUbuntuforcreativeprofessionalsanddirectors–Dday(Italy)
*NEW*AlaptopforlinuxdevelopersfromDell–Elektroniikkauutiset(Finland)
*NEW*PrecisionM3800Ubuntu-ZDNet.ja(Japan)
*NEW*DellPrecisionM3800,workstationmóvil4KconLinux-Omicrono(Spain)
*NEW*DelllanzaelPrecisionM3800-boliviasiglo21(Spain)
DellupdatesLinux-poweredDeveloperEditionportableswithM3800monster-ArsTechnica
DelloffersnewUbuntuLinuxworkstationlaptop-ZDNet
DellPrecisionM3800MobileWorkstationgains4K,Thunderbolt2andUbuntuLinuxoptions–BetaNews
DellPrecisionM3800DevelopEditionUbuntuLaptop-Ubergizmo
DellUnveilsNewHigh-EndUbuntuLinuxLaptop-TheVarGuy
ShouldyouuseWindows10orUbuntu?-ITWorld
DellPrecisionM3800MobileWorkstationgains4K,Thunderbolt2andUbuntuLinuxoptions-Demanjo
DellupdatesLinux-poweredDeveloperEditionportableswithM3800monster-CardiffComputerRescue
DellPrecisionM3800,the4kmobileworkstationwithLinux–MuyComputer(Spain)
DellannouncesworkstationlaptopwithUHDscreenandUbuntu14.04asfunctions–Tweakers(Netherlands)
DellannouncesworkstationlaptopwithUHDscreenandUbuntu14.04asfunctions–Tweakers(Netherlands)
DellPrecisionM3800,the4kmobileworkstationwithLinux–MuyComputer(Spain)

Sputnik 4 (Broadwell-based XPS-13 developer edition)

CES 2015: Dell refreshes high-end XPS business laptop line - ZDNet

Press/Blogger Coverage

XPS 15

Ubuntu on XPS 15 (8947-sLV) - Matt Woodward's Blog

Sputnik 3 (Haswell-based XPS-13 developer edition) Reviews

New Shinny Toy - Moving to the Dark Side
Installing Debian 8 on a Dell XPS - debian/installing.md
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition review (Haswell, late 2013 model) - J's Blog
Guide to leaving your Mac laptop - Squid's Blog
Got me a Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition - DPP's Blog
Still Liking the XPS 13 Developer Edition - DPP's Blog

Sputnik 3 Launch - November 2013

Dell’s Sputnik 3 might be the best Linux laptop yet - Geek.com
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition ultrabook with Ubuntu gets Haswell, touchscreen - Liliputing
The Dell ‘Sputnik 3’ is a 13.3 touchscreen Ubuntu laptop- Gearburn
Dell refreshes XPS 13 Developer Edition as Sputnik 3, dumps Ubuntu on Precision M3800 - TechShout
Dell, Ubuntu Linux OS, Haswell processor, touchscreen unite in Sputnik 3 laptop - Slash Gear
Dell Expands Project Sputnik, Open Source Linux Laptop - The VAR Guy
Dell’s Sputnik 3 touchscreen laptop has Ubuntu Linux, Intel’s Haswell - PC World
Dell orbits Linux a third time with revamped Sputnik notebooks - The Register
Dell Reaffirms Commitment to Project Sputnik Launches a New Ubuntu Laptop for Developers - Maximum PC
Dell spiffs up Project Sputnik laptop for open-source devs - GigaOM
Ubuntu on the Precision M3800 - Dell Tech Center Blogs
Dell aims for cloudy orbit with Sputnik Ubuntu developer project – The Register
Review – Sputnik2 - Professional OpenStack

Sputnik 2 Post-launch News and Reviews

Video: Shuttleworth raves about Dell XPS 13 developer edition - Barton's Blog
Review: Dell XPS 13 FHD Developer Edition - GoSaBe
Review: Laptop Week Review: The Dell XPS 13 Developers Edition With Ubuntu - TechCrunch
Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition review - Linux laptop an Ultrabook in all but name - PC Advisor
Review: Dell's Linux laptop has good hardware, decent toolkit - PC World
Review: It just works: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Linux Ultrabook review - Ars Technica
Review: Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu Edition – first impressions - Seravo
Sputnik Laptop and Why Dell Supports OpenStack - SiliconANGLE
Review: Shaky liftoff for Sputnik: Dell's Linux lappie runs its own cloud, ish - The Register
Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition: windows-free -- Webnews (Italian)
Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition con Ubuntu – prova su strada - HTML.it (Italian)
Review: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition con Ubuntu: recensione - OneOpenSource (Italian)
Review:Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook im Test - Heise Open Source (German)
Review:Putting Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook to the test -- The H Online

Sputnik 2 Product Launch, Europe availability - February 2013

Dell’s thin, high-res XPS 13 laptop does Linux - CNET
Dell's 'Sputnik' Ubuntu Linux laptop gets a key upgrade - PCWorld
Dell upgrades its developer edition Ubuntu Linux laptop - ZDNet
Dell’s Linux Ultrabook gets more pixels, European availability - Ars Technica
Sputnik 2 is here: Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition goes 1080p and lands in Europe - Barton's Blog
Dell bringing improved Sputnik to Europe - The H
Dell Expands Ubuntu Developer Laptop to Europe - The VAR Guy
Dell’s Ubuntu based Developer laptop just got better - Canonical Blog
Dell Puts Out Updated Ubuntu Linux Laptop - Phoronix
Dell's Ubuntu dev laptop gets much-needed display boost – The Register (UK)
Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook lands in UK – PC Pro (UK)
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Notebook updated – pro-linux.de (Germany)
Dell’s Ubuntu-Ultrabook available shortly – Heise Open (Germany)
Full high definition and Ubuntu preinstalled: Dell has updated Developer Notebook XPS 13 – BITblokes (Germany)
The Ubuntu Dell Ultrabook available in France – Journal Du Net (France)
The Ubuntu Dell XPS goes Full HD and lands in Europe – PC Impact (France)
The Dell XPS 13 running Ubuntu is available in Europe – Macg (France)
The XPS Dell Ubuntu Developer Edition arrives in Europe – PC Info Pratique (France)
Sputnik 2: the Ubuntu Ultrabook from Dell (+ pictures) – Webwereld (Netherlands)
Dell brings Ultrabook with Ubuntu and Full HD screen to the Netherlands – Tweakers (Netherlands)
Dell issues XPS with Ubuntu in the Netherlands – BN De Stem (Netherlands)
Dell introduces XPS with Ubuntu in the Netherlands – PZC (Netherlands)
Dell issues ultrabook with Ubuntu and Full HD display in the Netherlands – Linux Magazine (Netherlands)
Dell brings XPS met Ubuntu to the Netherlands – Dutch IT-channel (Netherlands)
Dell brings Linux Ultrabook to the Netherlands – NUjij (Netherlands)
Dell pre-install Ubuntu in Sweden – Computer Sweden (Sweden)
Sputnik has landed – Linux-Community (Germany)
Dell's Ubuntu Ultrabook on the market – Linux Magazin Online (Germany)
Dells Ubuntu Ultrabook on the market – admin-magazin.de (Germany)
Review Open-Source and Linux: Dell updates the Ubuntu-driven XPS 13 – Computerwoche (Germany)
Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available - Heise Open (Germany)
Dells Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available - c’t (Germany)
Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition - DellManiac (Germany)
Dell Ubuntu-Ultrabook now available in Germany - Dimido (Germany)
Dell updates its notebook with Ubuntu – Oneopensource (Italy)
Dell arrives in Italy with Sputnik project – Oneopensource (Italy)
Dell XPS 13 “Developer Edition” in Italy – Notebookitalia (Italy)
XPS 13 for developers in Italy with Ubuntu – Tom’s hardware (Italy)
Dell XPS 13 Ubuntu becomes Full HD – Netbooknews (Italy)
Dell updates the XPS 13 “developer edition” – HWJournal (Italy)
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook with Ubuntu available in Italy – Pianetatech (Italy)
Dell Ultrabook with Ubuntu available in Italy - Webnews (Italy)
Dell Sputnik now being sold in Europe – H-Online (UK – updated with pricing)

Product Launch - November 2012

Dell launches Sputnik Linux Ultrabook – The Register
Dell releases powerful, well-supported Linux Ultrabook – Ars Technica
Dell ships lightweight XPS 13 laptop with Ubuntu Linux – IDG
Dell XPS 13 laptop: The Ubuntu developer edition arrives – ZDNet
Dell’s ‘Sputnik’ Ubuntu Linux ultrabook: First in a new line? – PC World
Dell launches Ubuntu-powered Sputnik for developers – The H-Online
Dell’s Ubuntu Ultrabook goes on sale in the US – PC Pro
Dell Ships High-End Ubuntu Laptop for Cloud Developers – The Var Guy
Dell Unveils Powerful Linux Ultrabook for $1,449 – Mobile Magazine
Dell Launches XPS 13 Ultrabook Developed Edition, Comes With Ubuntu Linux – StudentNews.ie
Dell’s $1,549 Ubuntu-based XPS 13 goes on sale, $50 more than Windows variant (update: $100 price drop)– Engadget
Dell is selling a nicely configured version of its XPS 13 ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux – CNET
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook With Linux Ubuntu Almost Ready For Launch – iTech Post

Project Sputnik to become a product - July 2012

Project Sputnik–A Beachhead to Dell’s Brave new World - Diversity Limited
Dell's Sputnik - Git what you want -- O'Reilly Radar
Slideshow: Linux, Open Source & Ubuntu: OSCON 2012: The Open-Source Creative Engine Drives the Economy – eWeek
Dell announces Ubuntu developer laptop – ITWeb
Dell Launching Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop After Successful Pilot Program Dubbed ‘Project Sputnik’ – International Digital Times
Dell set to launch their Ubuntu developer laptop, Sputnik, later this year – TweakTown
Dell’s Sputnik project is a go – Technoholik
Dell expands open source initiatives – ITWeb
Linux fans rejoice: Dell XPS 13 will come with Ubuntu – BetaNews
Dell Takes Another Crack at Linux Boxes with Project Sputnik, Launching This Fall – HotHardware
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook For Developers Will Launch In 2012 – The Droid Guy
Dell launching Sputnik, the Ubuntu developer laptop, this year – Ars Technica
Dell to launch Ubuntu-based XPS 13 laptop this fall – Hardware.Info (UK)
Open-Source Goes Ultraportable With Dell Pre-Installed Ubuntu XPS 13 Offering – Mobile Magazine
Dell to ship XPS 13 with Ubuntu Linux in some areas, Precise Pangolin goes ultraportable – Engadget
Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook with Ubuntu Linux Installed Launches This Fall – Geeky Gadgets
- Syndicated on: Technabob.com
Linux comes to ultrabooks: Dell to preload OS on XPS 13 – CNET
Dell to launch Linux ultrabook in Fall – Fierce CIO
4 Ways Dell Is Becoming An Open Source Company – TechCrunch
- Syndicated On: Seeking Alpha
Shuttleworth talks up Ubuntu 12.10, growing acceptance of Linux on desktop and Ubuntu Unity – ZDNET
Dell’s Developer Laptop – i-Programmer
Dell announces expansion of three open source initiatives – eChannelLine
Dell’s Development Computer, Project Sputnik, Coming this Fall – LAPTOP Magazine
Dell Opens Up To Open Source Again – RedOrbit
As Windows 8 looms, Dell readies Ubuntu laptop for fall release – ExtremeTech
Dell adds to OpenStack and creates cloud notebook – DatacenterDynamics
Dell’s Project Sputnik is go for launch – Bit-tech.net
Dell Solidifies Commitment to Open Source, Developers at OSCON – eWeek
- Syndicated on:Techweekeurope.co.uk, CIO Insight
Dell Linux-Based Laptop Goes On Sale This Fall – The Inquisitr
Dell Expands OpenStack Cloud Efforts, and Other Open Source Programs – OStatic
The Ultrabooks Dell Ubuntu developers arrive later this year – Xataka (Spain)
Dell ready to sell laptops with Ubuntu – hwjournal.net (Italy)
Dell puts Linux ultrabook – PuntoInformatico (Italy)
Dell brings XPS 13 laptop from Ubuntu – Hardware.info (Dutch)
Dell’s New Ubuntu Linux Laptop Is Coming This Fall– PC World
- Syndicated on: IDG News Norway, Macgasm
A first look at Dell’s “Sputnik” Ubuntu Linux developer laptop – ZDNet
A first look at Ubuntu 12.04 (Photo Gallery) – ZDNet
Dell Gives Linux Laptops Another Chance – TechCrunch
- Syndicated on: TechCrunch (Japan), Linux.com
Dell launching Project Sputnik developer laptops in fall – Ubergizmo
Dell to release Project Sputnik developer laptop this fall – The Verge
Dell to launch Project Sputnik developer laptops this fall – SlashGear
Pentaho, Datameer Join Dell’s Project Sputnik – The VAR Guy
Dell to offer Ubuntu XPS 13 laptops this Autumn – Inquirer
Dell introduced based on OpenStack cloud solutions – Servers.PCOnline (China)
Dell’s to sell Ubuntu ultrabooks this fall, Project Sputnik graduates from beta – Liliputing
New Ubuntu Laptop, from Dell, to Head for Developers – OStatic
Dell confirms Linux laptop and expands OpenStack cloud solutions – V3.co.uk
Dell’s Ubuntu Ultrabook arrives this autumn – PC Pro
Dell readies Linux Ultrabook for autumn release – Reg Hardware
Coming: Dell Ultrabook with Ubuntu 12.04 for Developers – The H
Dell Ubuntu Linux Developer Laptop Launches this Fall: Project Sputnik FTW – Mobile & Apps
Project Sputnik Versus Microsoft – PC Magazine
Dell’s Ubuntu Laptop Program Enters Beta, ‘Blows Away’ Expectations – PC World
- Syndicated on: IDG news Norway, PC Advisor, Computerworld UK, Tech World, ITWorld Canada
Dell’s Project Sputnik Set To Build The Ultimate Developer Laptop – Crazy Engineers
Dell release a Linux laptop in autumn‎ – TICbeat (Spain)
Project Sputnik: The Ubuntu laptop from Dell in approach – Blogeee.net, CNET (France)
Project Sputnik: the laptop to cloud developers – Tom’s Hardware (France)
Dell puts a foot in the Linux market – Mac Generation (France)
Soon an XPS 13 from Dell with Ubuntu 4.12 – Revioo.com (France)
Sputnik is concretely: Dell Ultra with Ubuntu Book 12:04 in Autumn – Pro-Linux (Germany)
Officially launched the project “Sputnik” notebook PC development to developers only with Dell, the Ubuntu – SourceForge.JP Magazine (Japan)
Dell XPS 13 starts this autumn sale with Ubuntu – Tweakers.net (Netherlands)
New Linux PC from Dell – Computerworld (Norway)
Dell materializes its Linux project – Silicon News (Spain)
Dell is preparing a new laptop with GNU / Linux – Somos Libres (Peru)
Dell will begin selling computers with Linux preinstalled at the factory – FayerWayer (Spanish)
Laptop Dell Launches Special Project Developer Sputnik This September – Chip Online Portal (Indonesia)
Dell returns to the market for Linux-Laptop– CyberSecurity (Russia)
Dell offers Linux-laptops a second chance – DailyComm (Russia)
Dell revives project for Linux laptops – Tech News (Bulgaria)
Dell Returned to the Market for Linux Laptops – siteua.org (Russia)
4 Intriguing Desktop Linux Options Coming Soon to Retail Stores – Linux.com