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Product Spotlight: Dell Precision M6400 Mobile Workstation

By // May 20, 2009, 5:08 AM PST // erikeckel

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  • Dell Precision M6400 Power Brick

    The Precision packs quite a bit of horsepower, but the corresponding power brick is big. While Dell's designers created an adapter that’s still computer bag-friendly (its large width enables a thinner brick), the power block itself possesses a larger footprint than most.

    For a full review, check out the Product Spotlight.
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  • Alloy Shell

    Dell Precisions are manufactured from a magnesium alloy. Think aluminum with personality.
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  • Cooling Vents

    With an optional Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme CPU, it's critical that the Precision's case enable heat dissipation, hence the two large vents on the rear of the laptop. Also visible is the unit's power port.
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  • Precision M6400 Left Side View

    The Precision's left side sports audio jacks, an integrated media card slot, two USB ports and more.
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  • Precision M6400 Front View

    The Dell Precision M6400 is a laptop reminiscent of Apple's G4 PowerBook. The machine's industrial design boasts clean, sleek lines.
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  • Precision M6400 Right Side View

    On the Precision's right side users will find two additional USB ports, a VGA out, the unit's integrated RJ-45 Ethernet port and more.
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  • Pointer Options

    The Precision M6400 includes two pointers (a standard track pad and a stylus pointer, with additional pointer buttons located directly beneath the space bar).
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  • Full Keypad Standard

    The 17" Precision M6400 includes a full numeric keypad.
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  • Backlit Keyboard

    The Precision M6400 features a bright backlit keyboard, as can be seen here.
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  • Dell Precision M6400 Badge

    Here's a look at the Dell Precision M6400 name badge, located at the bottom left of the unit's 17" display.
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Dell Precision M6400 Power Brick

The Precision packs quite a bit of horsepower, but the corresponding power brick is big. While Dell's designers created an adapter that’s still computer bag-friendly (its large width enables a thinner brick), the power block itself possesses a larger footprint than most.

For a full review, check out the Product Spotlight.
Photo by Erik Eckel for TechRepublic.

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Erik Eckel owns and operates two technology companies. As a managing partner with Louisville Geek, he works daily as an IT consultant to assist small businesses in overcoming technology challenges and maximizing IT investments. He is also president o...