Dell Precision M6400

At A Glance

The Dell Precision M6400 is a true powerhorse of a laptop. It is the ultimate performance machine in the notebook world unmatched save perhaps for the  Lenovo w700. As the lucky owner of one of there beauties, I thought it would be appropriate to write a short review describing my experience with this device. First of all, I know this notebook’s target include people working with graphically-intensive modeling and CAD applications, including AutoCAD, 3dsmax or Maya for example. So even though I’m not within this device’s main target, the cutting-edge performance it provides is just as useful in my field of work, the only component that is overpriced relative to what I need being the graphics adapter.

PROS: Powerful, loads of processing power, mind boggling 16GB RAM limit (DDR3 that is), two internal hard-disk bays and hardware RAID-0/RAID-1 support (no more replacing your optical drive for that all-so-practical RAID configuration or extra disk space), full-size backlit keyboard, very confortable touch pad, myriad of connectors and connectity options, slot-load DVD-RW drive (optional), exceptional 17″ 1920×1200 RGB LED display (optional, CCFL LCD standard) capable of rendering a full 100% of the Adobe’s sRGB color space for true 36-bit color display, huge 9-cell battery offering 2 hours of uptime (on Internet browsing, and it’s quite a long life keeping in mind the included hardware), solid construction with a anodized aluminum case.

CONS: Huge power adapter (it is literally enormous and heavy), grill below the display which covers the speakers feels a bit flimsy at times and catches lots of dust and debris, light keyboard flex. Continue reading…