Linux fans can get excited about Dell's XPS 13 Developer Edition, which although is exactly like the Windows version, comes with everyone's (okay, not everyone's) favorite Ubuntu from Linux. Launched back in January, Dell announced its small and light XPS 13 as the world's smallest 13-inch laptop. It was ranked as a finalist at the Best of CES awards, most noticeable for featuring Intel's latest 5^th generation Core processor, and it's nearly bezel-less display. It also comes pretty reasonably priced, too.

The new Linux version is just as reasonable, starting at the same $800 price tag, but it has a few upgrades to look forward to. It still has that nearly bezel-less display, a design that makes it appear to be an 11-inch machine, with a 1920 x 1080 pixel count, or 3200 x 1800 pixel count with touch. It features an Intel Core i5-5200U processor, which is a jump from the Core i3 found in the Windows version, 8GB of RAM (rather than the usual 4GB), and 128GB of solid state storage (SSD). There are multiple configurations, but all will run Ubuntu 14.04 SP1, contain Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPUs, as well as that 8GB of RAM. CPU type, SSD, and pixel count will depend on the configuration you choose (Ars Technica).

The Dell XPS 13 Windows version is not available in the 8GB option, unless of course you feel like upgrading completely (and getting a 256GB hard drive) for nearly $1,150. So, if you think about it that way, it pays to be in Linux's favor. However, anything upgradable means higher expenses. So, if you happen to be interested in bigger hard drives, a quicker Core i7, or a touchscreen display on your Developer Edition, your wallet is going to be pretty much dumped out. The highest configurations mentioned can raise that $800 price to nearly $2,000 real fast. This isn't the first time Dell has made an Ubuntu-version of its laptops. An Ubuntu version of Dell's original XPS 13 was created a couple years back. This just proves Dell still has some sort of commitment, or dedication to spreading the Linux love.