Dell Affordable 15-inch mobile workstation has enhanced performance features. It has new Intel® processors, faster memory speeds and NVIDIA® Quadro® professional graphics for those who purchase this configuration. M3520 is a great mobile workstation. It is indeed a great mobile workstation. It is latest achievement in IT . There is availability of this this high-tech product in the UK and Canada. You could always count on the Dell Precision 3000-series. The Precision m3520 laptop is not an exception. On the countrary, the opinions show that it is the best choice You can buy in terms of portability, style and performance - it indeed is best in each of these characteristics. American reviews is the only site where the review of m3520 is available.
The new m3520 mobile workstation.
The release month of m3520 is January 2017. This mobile workstation is a reasonable offer in the U.S. Dell comes in front when you want to buy a mobile workstation laptop. Workstations have more computing abilities in comparision with other laptops, but 3000-series neverthless are affordable.
All configurations have Nvidia graphics card.
The Screen features a 15.6" display, weight is 4.63 lbs or 2.21 kg which is slighty less than m3510 2.23 kg/4.75 lbs.
If You are looking for portability, this laptop is for You. M3520 has significantly smaller dimensions over other mobile workstations in this class. This product would an essential part of Your tools. It goes without a doubt that the m3520 mobile workstation is suitable for women. It will look great and accomplish tasks.
The height is only 24.3mm (0.96”), width 376mm (14.8”) and depth 251mm(9.88”) meaning it fill fit in luggage and so comfortable to carry around because it's negligible weight.
The installed memory is 4GB at a high 2400 MHz frequency which allows users to work with memory demanding software, such as Adobe Photoshop. The amount of maximum memory is 32 GB. Nvidia Quadro M620 with 2GB frequency in combination with IPS Touch Wide View LED-backlit display makes it an outstanding experience. The Dell m3520 can indeed give You Workstation capabilities. The m3520 is next release, apart from m3510. The displays are 1366x768 TN LED, larger 1920x1080 IPS LED or 1920x1080 Touch LED. It features the latest generation i7 Core CPUs that are among the newest CPU's it is possible to find. To mention, 7820HQ, which was released in January 2017, has even better clock frequency than i7 7700HQ, all other properties being similar. The seventh generation Core i7-7700HQ and Core i7-7820HQ have 4 physical cores, 2.8/2.9 GHz clock frequency, 6/6/8/10 turbo frequency, 4 × 256 KB level-2 cache memory, 6 MB level-3(the brilliant 7820HQ – additional 2 MB higher) cache, HD Graphics 630 (350–1100 MHz) integrated GPU, And the price is not high for such performance. The ultimate choice is state-of-the-art Xeon E3-1505M v6 CPU at 3.5 GHz frequency.
The 2400MHz frequency at which data is transmitted, is pretty fast. Although this consumes some amount of power, it is possible to configure power management settings withing power management framework
Memory specification: 4GB Dynamic RAM, DDR4-2400MHz SDRAM, 1 DIMMS.
Dual Pointing Keyboard: Standard
1 USB-C Port
1 VGA Port
1 Security Lock
1 RJ45 Port
1 HDMI Port
1 Power Adapter Port
1 Memory Card Reader
1 Headphone Jack
1 SIM Card Slot
1 Smart Card Reader (Optional)
Are 3.0 version USB slots necessary? Yes, without a doubt. The 3.0 USB slots are present, they are there. Thanks to fast PCI buses, data transmission is quick.
Backlit Option MultiTouchpad
For those users who use Linux, there is an option to get the mobile workstation equipped with Ubuntu 16.04. When the power button is pressed, the m3520 powers on immediately and Windows 10 boots fast. The shutdown process is without any unnecessary delay – the system powers down within short time. This mobile workstation has the power needed for everyone's demands. The default CPU for the mobile workstation in America is Core i5-7440HQ. Go ahead and choose another CPU from the list. This is what Dell offers You, a desirable selection of CPUs, Graphic Processing Units, LCDs as well as amount of memory.
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| The new m3520 mobile workstation. |
Specifications
CPU
- Intel Core i5-7300HQ (Quad Core 2.50GHz, 3.50GHz Turbo, 6MB 35W, w/Intel HD Graphics 630)
- Intel Core i5-7440HQ (Quad Core 2.80GHz, 3.80GHz Turbo, 6MB 35W, w/Intel HD Graphics 630)
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ (Quad Core 2.80GHz, 3.80GHz Turbo, 6MB 35W, w/Intel HD Graphics 630)
- Intel Core i7-7820HQ (Quad Core 2.90GHz, 3.90GHz Turbo, 8MB 35W, w/Intel HD Graphics 630)
- Intel Core Xeon E3-1505M v6 (Quad Core Xeon 3.0GHz, 4.00GHz Turbo, 8MB 35W, w/Intel HD Graphics 630)
Memory
- 4GB, 8GB, 16GB or 32 GB Non-ECC
- 4 GB, 8 GB, 16GB or 32 GB ECC
Persistent storage
- 500GB 2.5" 7mm SATA (7200 RPM) Hard Disk Drive
- 500GB 2.5" 7mm SATA (7200 RPM) FIPS Hard Drive
- 1TB 2.5" 7mm SATA (5400 RPM) Hard Drive
- 2TB 2.5" 7mm SATA (5400 RPM) Hard Drive
- 128GB M.2 SATA Solid State drive Class 20
- 256GB M.2 SATA Solid State drive Class 20
- 512GB M.2 SATA Solid State drive Class 20
- 512GB M.2 SATA SED Solid State drive Class 20
Graphics Card
Nvidia® Quadro® M1000M w/2GB GDDR5All configurations have Nvidia graphics card.
Display
15.6" UltraSharp™ FHD IPS (1920x1080) Wide View Anti-Glare LED-backlit with Camera and MicrophonePrice
The price is $999 for the cheapest configuration. The previous m3510 mobile workstation from 3000-series also costs $999. This mobile workstation is one of the cheapest in the market and it's next generation. The CPU is reasonably fast, designed to meet performance expectations. The offer price is $999 which is astonishing, it's also available in Europe. The special offer is provided in the U.K., from now it is possible to get a brilliant mobile workstation at a discount. With this category, Dell provides additional extensions, support and warranty. And, first of all, it's equipped with the latest generation components. |
| The display looks fine, colors are vivid |
The height is only 24.3mm (0.96”), width 376mm (14.8”) and depth 251mm(9.88”) meaning it fill fit in luggage and so comfortable to carry around because it's negligible weight.
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CPU
The selection of components is customizable and these are all seventh generation CPUs to choose from:- Intel Core i5-7300HQ
- Intel Core i5-7440HQ
- Intel Core i7-7700HQ
- Intel Core i7-7820HQ or
- Intel Core Xeon E3-1505M v6
Memory
The basic configuration is 4 GB. The basic configuration of Dell Precision 5510 mobile workstation is more, but these are 5000-series. If You are ready to pay different price, check the review of these.The 2400MHz frequency at which data is transmitted, is pretty fast. Although this consumes some amount of power, it is possible to configure power management settings withing power management framework
Memory specification: 4GB Dynamic RAM, DDR4-2400MHz SDRAM, 1 DIMMS.
Hard Disk Drive
The m3520 contains a 500GB SATA (7200 RPM) hard disk drive. This can be enough for most users given the mobile workstation's small dimensions. It's form-factor is 2.5" 7mm, which is the only size for portable computers. Users will get a 7200 rpm disk drive, not a slower 5200 rpm one.Input devices. Keyboard
The keypad reminds of the good Dell Latitude E5410, the keypad layout is really good and it is possible to write fast without any delay. The keys are ergonomical, You will enjoy typing.Dual Pointing Keyboard: Standard
Ports
3 USB 3.01 USB-C Port
1 VGA Port
1 Security Lock
1 RJ45 Port
1 HDMI Port
1 Power Adapter Port
1 Memory Card Reader
1 Headphone Jack
1 SIM Card Slot
1 Smart Card Reader (Optional)
Are 3.0 version USB slots necessary? Yes, without a doubt. The 3.0 USB slots are present, they are there. Thanks to fast PCI buses, data transmission is quick.
Touchpad
The surface of touchpad is smooth, the area of touchpad is designed larger, making the work productive.Backlit Option MultiTouchpad
Display
The display is among best in class. It has a 15.6" HD TN (1366x768 pixels resoloution) LED display. The pixel response time is reasonably fast, so it will meet the requirements of graphic design as well. The NVIDIA® Quadro® professional graphics card also is an excellent option. The display is larger than mobile workstations from some other brands. One thing that has excited is the bright colors and consistent image, when viewing from front. The viewing angle is quite good. It reminds of much more expensive displays and all the properties are good. It is also worth to mention that battery life is exceptionally long (the battery features newest polymer technology)GPU
A high quality HD Graphics 630 GPU does image processing. The GPU frequency is 350–1000 MHz. The advantage from a Graphics Processing Unit that is integrated in a CPU is, that data exchange with CPU is much faster.
Software
When it comes to software, Dell has done the best. A professional edition of Windows 10 Operating System comes with this mobile workstation. The price remains the same with Windows 10. That means users will have additional useful tools, such as Group policy management or Domain JoinFor those users who use Linux, there is an option to get the mobile workstation equipped with Ubuntu 16.04. When the power button is pressed, the m3520 powers on immediately and Windows 10 boots fast. The shutdown process is without any unnecessary delay – the system powers down within short time. This mobile workstation has the power needed for everyone's demands. The default CPU for the mobile workstation in America is Core i5-7440HQ. Go ahead and choose another CPU from the list. This is what Dell offers You, a desirable selection of CPUs, Graphic Processing Units, LCDs as well as amount of memory.
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