Specs - Make top of the line an option

September 12, 2012

Posted By:  Win7Dev

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Currently dell doesn't offer any true top of the line workstations with options for top mobile graphics cards and top mobile processors along with dual battery options to support the high end hardware. At minimum here are some basic things that should be made possible all in one laptop:

Dual HDD bays
Two batteries
optical drive
4xUSB 3.0
1080p led backlit screen (matte, no glare)
Nvidia K5000m gpu (or AMD M6000)
Backlit keyboard
Bottom of the laptop is cool to the touch (under 85 degrees F)
Latest Generation Intel i7 Extreme edition(s) processor(s) and regular i7's

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  • Sep 18, 2012     Comment Link

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    Posted By: IdeaStorm Moderator Cy_J

    I wasn't putting it out there as a proof point but rather as something to give you reference.  I'm still trying to find some specific numbers from a reviewer for you.  Out of curiosity, what is your concern about the bottom temperature under a full load?  You don't plan to keep the system on your lap while compiling for 45 minutes under full load do you?  :)
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  • Sep 17, 2012     Comment Link

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    Posted By: Win7Dev

    Apple systems run very cool because they use brushed aluminum and thermal adhesive to hold everything together (MBP retina version) and hp uses a very similar cooling system on their workstation laptops. How does this prove anything at all? HP's workstation laptops get extremely hot when working under full load, and so do macbooks.
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  • Sep 17, 2012     Comment Link

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    Posted By: IdeaStorm Moderator Cy_J

    I am unable to find a specific reference to the temperature on the bottom of the system when running under full load yet.  I can say that I was told that it runs cooler than HP and Apple systems due to the dual cooling fans, if that helps any.  I'll update if I hear anything else.
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  • Sep 14, 2012     Comment Link

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    Posted By: Win7Dev

    Thanks for checking into this Cy_J
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  • Sep 13, 2012     Comment Link

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    Posted By: IdeaStorm Moderator Cy_J

    I'll see if I can find a review or information on the Precision team on the temps for you.
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  • Sep 13, 2012     Comment Link

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    Posted By: Win7Dev

    I didn't see that yet, but your right it does have almost everything. I'd be willing to bet that after a solid 45 minute rendering job the bottom gets over 90F, maybe even 95. I'm talking about full load, not everday use. Who is going to spend $4k on a laptop and then let it stay idle? I would love to see some temps of a fully loaded precision laptop after a half hour of rendering.
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  • Sep 12, 2012     Comment Link

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    Posted By: IdeaStorm Moderator Cy_J

    Win7Dev - Have you seen the new Precision Workstations?  It looks like most of your specs are already covered.  It has 2 USB 3.0 and 3 USB 2.0 rather than the 4 USB 3.0 but otherwise we are meeting your specs.  I must add that I have not seen a temperature test on the bottom of the laptop yet to be able to confirm or deny we meet your 85 degree F requirement.  I can try to find out though.