Reddit reviews Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition VN7-592G-788W 15.6-inch Ultra HD Notebook (Windows 10)

Tangential to linux support compatibility, but if you're interested in the 4K version of the laptop, I would hold off until reviews come in. Last year's Inspiron 4K model used the RG/BW Pentile matrix to claim the 3840x2160 resolution which is often regarded to be dishonest and to mean it's not truly the resolution it advertises. RG/BW displays replace every RGB pixel with either RG or BW. They require the GPU to render in full 3840×2160 but their chromatic density is lower than that of a 2880×1620 display. They give you all the downsides of a super high resolution (potential worse battery life, potential scaling issues) without all the benefits (less detail, sharp details can appear fuzzy, diagonal screen-door effect can be present).

Potentially a great option, but I would recommend holding off, as this has significant bearing on what it means for the laptop to advertise as 4K.

EDIT: I mean hold off until reviews come in confirming if this is a real RGB 3840x2160 or another pentile display.

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EDIT: Another thing I'd like to add is that it looks like all the non-touch models are using TN 1080p displays rather than IPS 1080p displays like last year's. TN doesn't always mean poor quality, and this isn't confirmed about these displays, but most TN 1080p displays in laptops today seem to end up being those poor quality Chi-Mei brand ones.

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These all have confirmed honest true 4K displays, if you want other options, though do your research on Linux compatibility before buying:

• The XPS 15 4K:
  
• https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Dell-XPS-15-9550-Signature-Edition-Laptop/productID.326871600
  
• http://www.dell.com/en-us/member/shop/productdetails/xps-15-9560-laptop?view=configurations
  
• Lower CPU/RAM/SSD per price but
  
• the i5 quad vs i7 quad shouldn't make a huge difference for most games when the 960M is the bottleneck
  
• the RAM is cheap and easy to upgrade
  
• the SSD is less cheap to upgrade but still easy
  
• the 100% honest true 4K UHD 3840x2160 86% Adobe RGB gamut display is one of the best you can get today.
  
• TB3 only 20Gbps not 40Gbps, but this may be fixed in the new model, which will have a GTX 1050.
  
• You can also get one cheaper from the Dell Outlet if you don't mind a refurb.
  
• The Lenovo Y700 4K:
  
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA68654D3567
  
• http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA8X552D0901
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Y700-Notebook-Computer-i7-6700HQ/dp/B01LZNFLAK/
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Y700-Touch-Touchscreen-80NW002DUS/dp/B01FJFNEIA/
  
• No TB3 port but uses a 100% honest true 4K UHD 3840x2160 display. And the new Y720 will have TB3, a GTX 1060, and true 4K.
  
• The Acer V 15 Nitro 4K
  
• https://www.amazon.com/Acer-VN7-592G-788W-15-6-inch-Notebook-Windows/dp/B0161BJEDK/
  
• True 4K matte (non-touch) 86% Adobe RGB gamut display.
  
• Malibal LX650RP (Clevo) -- the only reseller I know that is still offering true 4K displays with Clevos.
  
• http://www.malibal.com/boutique/pc/configurePrd.asp?idProduct=962
  
• Pick one of the two Sharp-brand 4K displays. The Samsung is another pentile one.

Same model as I mentioned, except with the changes I outlined:

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-VN7-592G-788W-15-6-inch-Notebook-Windows/dp/B0161BJEDK

I'm about to list it in the next few minutes so I'll link you to the timestamped pictures then.

Thanks for the shoutout :).

I do have several ASUS X555 models (15.6 1080p with i7-5500u 8gb ram and 1tb SSHD Hybrid drives, not backlit) coming in on Monday. New condition.

404 bucks with free 2 day air usps shipping.

As well as... This model:

Acer Nitro Black Edition (i7-6700HQ, 512gb SSD + 1tb HD, 16gb ddr4 Ram (ddr4 ram gives a sizable performance boost), 15.6" 4K UHD IPS, Nvidia GTX 960m, Backlit Keyboard, Very sleek and slim body on this)

Also arriving Monday.

782 with free 2 day air usps shipping.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61fYk2rJygL._SL1500_.jpg

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-VN7-592G-788W-15-6-inch-Notebook-Windows/dp/B0161BJEDK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457642935&sr=8-1&keywords=VN7-592G-788W

Oh how I wish the XPS 4k i7 were a little cheaper.

DEALThere is currently 200$ off on the Zenbook at the microsoft store. But with its RGB Pentile display should I stay away from it? Or would I not even notice?
How about the screen for the Dell Inspiron i7559. Does the Dell have expandable memory?
The ZenBook has faster SSD and more RAM but the Dell more VRAM.

What about the Acer Nitro Worth it?

Another good option to consider is the Acer Aspire V15 Nitro it has a lower GPU , but a bigger screen, a better resolution , bigger storage and more video memory for around the same price, I think it is a tight balance , will be up to you which is more important