You are assuming the XPS is the developer edition.
I am also running Ubuntu on my XPS, but it came with windows orginaly. I also don't have any hardware issues to speak of.
I am also running Ubuntu on my XPS, but it came with windows orginaly. I also don't have any hardware issues to speak of.
I also installed ubuntu on my xps, and I'm only getting about 2 hours max, although I always keep it plugged in, so it's not a real issue for me.
As for hardware issues, I had to download wireless drivers, which was a slight pain since there is no ethernet port.
I was able to get my video card working with optimus, but that wasn't non trivial.
I wound up disabling my track pad and using a mouse since I couldn't type without the cursor doing something, and it seems like one of the trackpads buttons broke after a days use.
I had zero hardware issues. it all just worked. I would say installing Ubuntu was a little tricky due to UEFI, but other than that no issues.
I have a XPS13 so no dedicated video card. No issues with the track pad other than the dumb middle mouse button past.