Dell Precision M2400 Notebook Evaluation

Launched a new W series mobile workstation to add a new war in the Lenovo ThinkPad, Dell wild outdone appropriate for the time being, temporary successors to take advantage of the 14-inch ThinkPad mobile workstation, launched the Precision M2400 The biggest bright spot is using the T9600 processor and NV, on behalf of the notebook CPU performance executive Britain professional graphics Quadro FX 370M, the culmination of a variety of business books in a Dell Precision M2400 is certainly a lot of fabulous. Of course, a lot of money DELL Latitude E6400 battery on the price, we can only look at the evaluation of their foreign counterparts to "fancies".
The Dell Precision M2400 is equivalent to the twin brother of the Latitude E6400. They have a similar shape of the fuselage. These two series the only difference is that the former is equipped with the NVIDIA Quadro FX 370M graphics card and the roof of corrugated metal design. M2400 located in a mobile workstation, video editing, animation editing and CAD operations, customer service and reinforced magnesium DELL Latitude E6410 battery alloy chassis and impressive profound security system make this a special notebook is not only the perfect partner to become a mobile office, and we dream of a robust and reliable books.

Dell Precision M2400 specs

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9600. Clocked at 2.8GHz. 6MB L2 Cache, 1066 FSB
Graphics: NVIDIA Quadro FX 370M, 256MB dedicated graphics memory
Operating System: Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit
Memory: 4 GB DDR2 800 MHz memory timing :6-6-6 (2GB +2 GB of) [of the test memory timings 5-5-5,2 x2GB 800MHz specification, maximum support 8GB of memory]
Display: 14.1 in. WXGA + LED AND backlit display. Resolution of 1440x900
Hard Drive: Capacity 120G speed is 5400rpm SATA 2.5 "(the test prototype selection 500GB 5400rpm speed hard disk)
CD-ROM: 8X DVD / RW double-layer fully compatible double-layer burner
Interface: 3 USB 2.0 (with a power-sharing), eSATA / USB composite interface Express card. Slot, Observing the media card reader, VGA video graphics adapter, Display Port definition DELL Latitude E6500 battery interface, audio access, audio output, Ethernet interface and IEEE 1394 interface
Wireless: Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/g/n
Other features: Bluetooth 370, fingerprint reader, camera, backlit keyboard and smart card reader and remote smart card reader
Battery: 3 years limited battery and three years of the second working day site service
Specifications: 13.18 x 9.33x 1.26 (inches)
Price: $ 1,007.14 (the latest offer, including the basic taxes and tariffs)

The structure and design of the Dell Precision M2400

In just the preface, I have already mentioned, the M2400 is equipped with a effective way to reduce the bending and improve the durability of a magnesium alloy chassis. Latitude E6400 series, the hinge is very sturdy, strong and solid quality. Durable and non-glossy plastic top cover DELL Latitude E6510 battery M2400 unlike other glossy laptop is as easy as fingerprints. With stylish metal case, the M2400 stand out in the business machine.
The choice of interface is really nice, and very convenient to the majority of notebook users. In addition there are optional docking station, respectively, as the market price of $ 129 port replicator and $ 199 Enhanced Port Replicator for those who require additional USB ports and dual display output support user options.
My mind the main place in the machine design, it lacks the additional protection of the hard disk cartridge. I know from the bottom plate to open the hard drive only need to unscrew the DELL Latitude E8400 battery two screws gently pushed, I felt a little confused. Although the hard disk is securely fixed in there, but still a little bit of swing space. I even called some of the physical protection, so when used in normal operation, my hand would not shake the position of the hard disk.

The display of the Dell Precision M2400

Configuration of the LG-by Philips LPL0140 (aka the LP141WP2) LED display, it offers admirable luminance, average contrast and the typical viewing angle.
In addition to the average contrast ratio of 500:1 set out in the specification table, the performance of this display was relatively backward, especially when the brightness set to maximum. Vertical angle of the performance of the average horizontal angle is better.
Does not appear grainy, all articles and images can be high and clearly showing. Although the display is not perfect, but it is for the most mobile CAD users is absolutely sufficient.
In the roof constructed, the display is not the slightest shake or distortion. Exert pressure on its back and did not cause any color distortion. Similar to the Lenovo T-series notebooks, the M2400 is strong enough hand to seize the LCD screen to lift the entire laptop. Contrast with the Latitude E6400 and M2400's display is more solid. In addition, the LCD screen around the edge of the runout deal with vulnerable people get scared DELL Precision M4500 battery because we do not need to use too much strength to be able to gently pry the edge of the screen panel. This did not affect the overall build quality of the screen because most users will not be playing with your fingers or sharp objects they display edges.
Light sensor is normal to the surrounding ambient light sensor. Unlike Asus notebook I used in the past, these sensors show the effect of adjustment very in line with my request. Those who are not accustomed to the automatic brightness adjustment, users can also choose to block this light sensor.
Configuration LG-Philips panel at the same time, the Dell M2400 Samsung's LCD panel as an optional accessory for the user to select. Samsung panel (SEC5442) is slightly outdated, but still provides excellent brightness and viewing angle. The difference between these two panels DELL Precision M6400 battery is negligible, but only in a careful comparison of them will be found different.

Dell Precision M2400's keyboard and touchpad

As a Night Cat, I think the best is the backlit keyboard. Unfortunately many notebook also does not provide this functionality. There is no doubt that the notebook keyboard feel is very satisfactory. In addition to the lovely backlight, the M2400 also provides a full-size keyboard, good feedback and a comfortable feel. The upper right corner of the keyboard subsidence, but in everyday use will not be noticed because of the specific region in general is to put pressure on the little finger to tap the keyboard refers to is much smaller than DELL Precision M6500 battery the other four arms. I am glad to see that there are more specialized for multimedia control and shortcut keys, and business machine is usually the lack of such a configuration.

Dell Precision M2400 speaker

Latitude E6400, M2400 built-in integrated IDT high definition stereo player, sound, the volume is the level of the mainstream, but the sound quality is poor. Anticipated dual-channel built-in speaker system lacks bass audio output, and that triple bass makes it easy for audiophiles disgusted. The speaker where the panel has a number of holes, but mostly only play a decorative role, and the speaker DELL Inspiron 1410 battery is very small, 12 mm circular speakers were included in the two central bottom of the panel. If asked for a better playback quality, then a pair of headphones or external speakers will help to overcome these limitations and meet the needs of most people on the sound quality.
The touchpad area is quite small, inconvenient to use. (Even a 12.1-inch ASUS U6 notebook touchpad than large) usually require multiple fingers move to complete the purpose of, and sometimes really a bit impatient. However, the M2400 device between the keyboard G keys, H and B keys pointing stick (similar to Lenovo ThinkPad Little Red Riding Hood), which makes the cursor move easier and more convenient. The touchpad buttons are relatively soft, the DELL Precision M4400 battery reaction is slower than my previous notebook; I need to spend a little time to adapt slowly.

The whole performance of the Dell Precision M2400

The configuration of the 2.80GHz T9600 Intel processor, the NVIDIA Quadro FX 370M chip and 4GB of memory, the M2400 can easily run a variety of procedures, and provide high enough performance for most users. Perhaps the graphics GDDR2 memory and bandwidth of video memory 64 will become a bottleneck restricting the performance of the whole, but still can easily run the non-big game and a simple DELL Vostro 1014 battery CAD applications. The following detailed specifications of the CPU / GPU can more clearly the quantitative analysis of the performance of the M2400.

Battery Life

Basic Internet browsing, continuous network traffic and word processing, start a backlit keyboard and the screen brightness to minimum, 85WHr 9-cell battery is sufficient to maintain this state for 310 minutes. Although this is lower than that claimed the performance of Dell's advertising, but the above data can explain so special hardware is equipped with notebook. If coupled with a 84WHr battery of expansion, I estimate that in the state of the same work, the battery life can be extended to 600 minutes.

Heat and noise of the Dell Precision M2400

The M2400's cooling system is a contentious issue. When the CPU can effectively maintain a certain temperature level, while the GPU can not be compared. Unlike the CPU, GPU and motherboard chipset is a thermal pad (Thermal pad in the form of a pad in the PCB layout, the so-called "cross bridge" or "the word bridge"), rather than copper to the heat transfer to heat pipe. Copper because of a thermal pad DELL Vostro A860 battery is not so efficient heat transfer, such as 3DMark06 run high graphics load the software, the Quadro FX 370M graphics card temperature soared to 95 ° C. On the contrary, the day-to-day applications will be kept cold. CPU and GPU temperature stable at 31 ° C and 48 ° C. If used with an external monitor to expand the base, will increase the idle temperature around the CPU and GPU at 10-15 ° C.
Surface temperature control is ideal, so it can be very comfortable on the DELL Precision M2400 battery use. Basic word processing and Web browsing, the temperature will remain in the three-digit (in this case degrees Fahrenheit) below.
If the fan noise can be sometimes people feel a little uneasy; conscious of, especially when running in the background necessary to Vista, the multimedia expansion slot M2400 plug procedures and anti-virus software. But which does not extend the daily application, the fan noise is not easy to find, and keep the fan running at low speed.

The security settings of the Dell Precision M2400

As business models, the M2400's security module designed for the needs of most business people. If you do not like to enter a password to get into your system, the M2400 also offers fingerprint reader, smart card reader and remote smart card reader option. All of these security modules in the HP ProBook 5330m battery the ControlPoint Security Manager software (pre-installed, the drive plate can be). Of course, part of the enterprise security standards, TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security module.

Summary

The Precision M2400 is the perfect choice for business professionals and CAD users. This is a with a hint of fashionable superior notebook to provide excellent handling ability. The robust design business this has always been the pursuit, while the M2400 has achieved this standard. Although there are Sony VGP-BPS12 battery still a few minor shortcomings, the M2400 is the perfect books, even if the day-to-day impact or friction still it intact.

Advantages:

Perfect appearance of the texture
Thoughtful input / output interface combinations
Provide excellent data processing capability and outstanding performance
A rich set of security
External cooling (in terms of aesthetics and temperature)
Outstanding customer service

Disadvantages:

Load or with expansion of the base run, the GPU temperature, fan noise.
Not to switch the graphics capabilities to provide better battery performance
Cheap plastic screen runout
Built-in speaker is poor performance
Hard disk do not feel very solid
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