The TUXEDO Book DS15 is a device of the D like [D]esire series.
Desire series devices combine the demands of everyday life with the desire for gaming-compatible hardware. It can therefore not only be equipped with the most powerful processors but also has a very good graphics chip.
In DS1509, a powerful NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics chip with 6 GB of its own memory (GDDR6), is used. It is equipped with an Intel Core i7 Six-Core processor with 12 threads and up to 4.1 GHz. Needless to say, that the 15.6 inch screen is a non-glare IPS LED backlight display with Full-HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels)! Also on board there is a 2 megapixels webcam incl. mic, USB3.1 Gen2, HDMI 2.0, Mini-DisplayPort, up to SSDs or HDD, a lot of DDR4 RAM and many more!
As special features the DS1509 offers the possibility to be equipped with a 2,5" HDD/SSD and two M. 2 SSD. The last one also with the fastest NVMe PCIe connection speed!
It also has two DDR4 memory slots. By default, 8 GB DDR4 memory are already built in, but these can be upgrated up to 64 GB.
To ensure a proper running performance in battery operation, a large 48,96 Wh rechargeable battery is included in the scope of delivery!
SSDs brings an enormous performance boost! The TUXEDO Book DS1509 offers many design possibilities. So you can either replace the normal hard disk with an SSD or you can use two additional SSDs that are plugged into the M. 2 slot. This way, you can combine the speed benefits of SSDs with the space savings of HDDs and have two hard disks at your disposal!
After removing the bottom of the housing, all components are easy to maintain or replace.
Many typists will love the illuminated keyboard. It has a clear keystroke and enough key stroke to keep the writer in a good mood even for longer typing orgies. And it light up in any color you want, because it's a multicolor backlit keyboard - off course it is also possible to deactivate the keyboard backlit. All layout variants are equipped with a penguin super key ;)
Display / Monitor
Modern displays with IPS panels have bright areas along the frame as a normal characteristic. This has hardly any influence on everyday operation, not least because the displays are optimized for daylight operation. It can only be minimized, but not completely avoided, regardless of the manufacturer and for manufacturing reasons. Details on pixel error classes can be found here.
Type: LED-Backlight Display, non-glare
IPS technology (particularly strong colours, extremely bright, very stable viewing angle)
Size: 15,6" (39,62cm)
Resolution: Full-HD, 1920 x 1080
Viewing Angle: 89°/89°/89°/89°
Display opening angle: approx. 140°
Model: Innolux N156HCE-EN1
Contrast: 700:1
Luminance: 300 cd/m²
Chassis
Dimensions: width: 36,1cm; height: 2,58cm; depth: 24,9cm
Weight: approx. 1,9 kg with battery (Depends on your configuration!)
Keyboard and Touchpad
Full sized keyboard with number block.
Multicolor backlit keyboard, means that the writing on the keys have backlight! Color and brightness can be controlled and deactivated by special keys.
Pinguin-Super-Key on all layouts!
Battery & power supply
Large 48,96 Wh battery, 4 cells lithium-ion
Plugged in from outside, easy to remove without opening the notebook!
180 Watt Power supply unit
Lifetime of batteries
The operation of all TUXEDO Books is also possible without battery. Users are often advised to remove the battery during permanent mains operation in order to conserve it. Thanks to FlexiCharger this is not necessary. Further Information
Main processor
Intel Core CPU from the 8th generation "Coffee Lake".
Graphics card
NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Features NVIDIA Grafik
DirectX® 12, OpenGL 4.4, NVIDIA® Optimus, NVIDIA® CUDA, NVIDIA PhysX™, OpenCL
Additional Intel graphics chip
Energy-saving graphic chip integrated in the CPU: Intel HD Graphics 630
The notebook works with NVIDIA Optimus, which allows graphics switching between NVIDIA and Intel.
Resolutions
The following resolutions are possible via all connections individually or in parallel:
1x Notebook-Display: Full-HD 1920*1080@144Hz
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.2: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x DisplayPort via USB-C: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x HDMI 2.0: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
With these maximum resolutions 4 displays can be controlled simultaneously, e. g. 1x notebook display and 3x external monitors.
Memory
Type: DDR4 SO-DIMM
Manufacturer and speed see configurator
Default and maximum see configurator
Dual channel mode (with at least 2 modules)
Hard drive
Standard 2,5" HDD or SSD, max. 7mm height
Manufacturer and speed see configurator
Standard and maximum see configurator
Mass storage (SSD / HDD)
Fast M.2 SSDs
Manufacturer and speed see configurator
Standard and maximum see configurator
Communication / Network
Wired/LAN: Gigabit LAN (Realtek RTL8168/8111 Ethernet, 10/100/1000 Mbit)
Wireless/WIFI (optional):
Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 & Bluetooth (M.2 2230):
Interface: M.2 2230
Wireless LAN / WLAN standards: 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n/ax
DualBand 2,4 / 5 GHz
Communication channels: 2x2
Transfer rate: 300 Mbit/s (2.4GHz WIFI) / 2,4Gbps (5GHz WIFI)
Bluetooth:
Integrated in above Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi AX 200
Version: Dual Mode Bluetooth 5.1
Keyboard and Touchpad
Multi-color illuminated keyboard with penguin super-key (on DE and US layout)
Security
Kensington Lock
Webcam / Laptop camera
2 Megapixel (2 MP) camera including microphone
Sound / Audio
Sound Blaster Cinema 5
High Definition Audio
2 speakers (Stereo)
Integrated microphone with noise reduction
Ports
1x USB 2.0 Typ-A
1x USB 3.0 Typ-A
1x USB 3.1 Typ-A Gen2 (10 Gbit/s)
1x USB 3.1 Typ-C Gen2 (10 Gbit/s)
1x RJ45; Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000 MB)
1x Microphone input
1x Line-Out
1x 2-in-1 Audio (Headphones & S/PDIF optical, 3,5mm koaxial)
1x Kensington Lock
1x 9-in-1 Card-Reader
1x Mini-DisplayPort 1.2: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x DisplayPort via USB-C: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
1x HDMI 2.0: 3840*2160@60Hz (connected to the NVIDIA-Graphics directly)
Card reader
9-in-1 Card Reader
- MMC / RSMMC
- SD / SDHC / SDXC / Micro SD (Adapter necesssary)
- MS / MS Pro / MS Duo
Operating systems
We install Ubuntu and TUXEDO OS (based on Ubuntu with KDE Plasma Desktop) in the latest 64-bit version with long term support.
With our fully automatic installation WebFAI you can easily perform a Linux installation exactly as we at TUXEDO Computers do it in our production! You can choose from all distributions that we also offer in our configurator. Depending on the distribution, you have the choice between different desktop interfaces. More backgrounds and a video demo as well as detailed instructions can be found here.
For "self-installers" and all who are interested, we have set up a database with downloads, instructions, tips & tricks and offer Tomte, a tool that automatically makes our adjustments under Ubuntu, elementary OS and Linux Mint:
Encrypted Installation
On request, we install your Linux system completely encrypted. The pre-installation as dual boot with Windows is technically not possible.
Further details as well as a detailed introduction to encryption can be found here.
Windows on request
If you don't want or can't do without Windows, we install the desired Windows version next to Linux or alone. Please understand that a dual-boot installation can take 1-2 working days longer, even though the process is fully automatic. Please also note that we provide you with a correct Windows license incl. license sticker and installation DVD!
Windows Drivers
The corresponding Windows drivers are already included as standard with every device, regardless of whether it is with or without Windows or operating system installation. Alternatively, you are free to download all Windows-Drivers from here.
Accessories
As accessories you can select an additional external display for enjoying dual display operating together with the laptop.
Furthermore we deliver a wired or wireless keyboard including a mouse or an additional wired mouse. These input devices are produced by Logitech and are only available with German layout!
Warranty
2 years pick up and return (12 months on wearing parts like battery & power supply)
Optional: Up to 5 years pick up and return (12 months on wearing parts like battery & power supply)
All devices have a maintenance-friendly design. Depending on the model, the essential hardware components such as processor, drive, hard disks, RAM, WIFI modules etc. can be accessed via maintenance flaps or removable floor trays. Furthermore the battery is replaceable if not stated differently. Of course, even after expiration of your warranty period, we're offering replacement parts and service for many years!
For warranty cases, we'll provide you with a free return label after getting in touch with us. Warranty handling is done via our technical support. Please note our warranty conditions
Package Contents
1x TUXEDO Book preinstalled & configured
1x Power supply
1x Power cord
1x Recharchable battery
1x First steps manual incl. short technical manual
1x WebFAI USB pendrive (www.webfai.de) for Linux recovery
1x Drivers for Windows downloadable
1x TUXEDO fan stuff package
Noise growth / Cooling / Ventilation / Fan
Temperature controlled silent fan
At low system workload/stress there is less heat emerging. The cooling system fans have to spin accordingly fast or slow or even turn themselves off completely. But the device doesn't produce any disturbing noises even at full load, no high frequency sounds or clatter, just air swooshing.
Custom fan control with the TUXEDO Control Center
With the TUXEDO Control Center you are able to control the behavior of the fans at yourself. This means that you get the ability to make your device as silent as possible. You are able to set the device almost passive cooled, without any fan noise most of the time!
We are personally there for you Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm and from 2 pm to 5 pm (German time). But also outside these times you can contact our team with your request by e-mail. Please include your customer number, the model name of your laptop or PC and as detailed a description of your request as possible. The more details you give us, the faster we can process your request!
