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Support for Dell XPS 15 and HDMI working on hybrid graphics?

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So there is a lot of buzz about hybrid graphics having a weak support. I'm currently considering buying a new laptop. Dell XPS 15 caught my eye. I will use it for work as well so I will need a large monitor for it connected by HDMI.

The question is: has someone got a Dell XPS 15 and can confirm that hybrid graphics support is working fine on 12.10 with no issues on the HDMI.

I ask this because all the buzz about the subject stops on 12.04 - does this mean that it's all ok now :) ?

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answered 1 Year ago odyroc · Accepted Answer

I have a Dell XPS, the HDMI is hard wired to the discrete card. I normally want that card turned off too save battery.
I use only the mini Display Port which works out of the box with an adapter to DVI/hdmi.
On the rare occasions I need the graphic accelerations of the discrete card I use bumblebee. I normally totally ignore the HDMI port, as the mini DP just works and the HDMI port has issues.