I think I answered this question yesterday. Since I don't see the answer, here it is again: I want the old navigation column restored to the keyboard, such as it was on old XPS L502x, Inspiron N4050 and many other Dells. It was perfect. Having dedicated Home, PgUp, PgDn, and End keys in a column on the right, plus full-size cursor/arrow keys, was a logical and functional arrangement. It's so useful for editing and for navigation in documents, web browsers, etc. XPS 15 L502x, Inspirons and many other Dell models shared the same excellent keyboard layout. On current Dell laptops the keyboard layout removed the navigation column, placed Home and End keys on the function key row, removed dedicated PgUp and PgDn keys, and shrank the cursor/arrow keys. Those changes make the keyboard much less functional. Also, IMO it makes no sense to integrate the power button in the upper-right corner of the keyboard where the Delete key should be. A power button is pressed, not typed, so it should not be part of the keyboard where we can hit it accidentally. And, putting it in the Delete key position means we will often hit it when we want Delete. I've wanted to buy another XPS for a few years now, but I dislike the current keyboard layout. If there were an option to buy the old keyboard layout, I would pay extra for that. Also, I need backlit keyboard And, don't make the laptop so thin. Current XPS models are so thin that there is no margin for error with cooling. They run too hot and will be hotter if thermal compound application wasn't perfect or if a little dust gets inside as the laptop ages. I would prefer less thin. I would prefer a thicker laptop so there is more room for cooling. I know this won't happen, but I prefer an easily removable battery as we had in the old days. When batteries require laptop disassembly to replace or inspect, some laptops will be damaged as aging batteries swell. [IMAGE]
If a new XPS laptop were to launch, what features would you want to see?
"DS: If a new XPS laptop were to launch, what features would you want to see?"