In brief...
OS: Ubuntu 14.04 SP1
CPU: Intel Core i5-6300HQ (quad-core, 2.3GHz, 6MB cache), options: Intel Xeon E3, Intel Core i7
GPU: AMD FirePro W5170M 2GB DDR5 (Nvidia Quadro Mx000 option)
LCD: 17.3-inch Full HD IPS
RAM: 8GB (2x 4GB) DDR4 Non-ECC (up to 64GB ECC)
HDD: 500GB 7,200rpm (2x M.2, 1x SATA)
Comms: 802.11ac Intel 8260, Bluetooth, Ethernet LAN
Ports: SD reader, 4x USB 3.0, 1 microDP, 1 HDMI
Battery: 72Wh
Support: 3 yrs
Size: 417x281x 34.5mm, 3.42Kg
Dell took the risk and completely revisited its 17-inch workstation. Although we feel it didn’t push the envelope as far as it could – it could learn from the XPS series – this shoo-in replacement for the M6800 sticks to what it does best: delivering the ultimate performance and using the…