dell precision 5510 review
Because the Precision 5510 has the same Infinity display as the XPS 13 and the XPS 15, it also has the same awkward camera position that plagues its siblings. Because there is no room for a webcam above the screen, it's placed in the bottom-left-hand corner -- a perfect location for when you want your Skype partners to see up your nose. If you type while using the webcam, anyone you teleconference with will get an eyeful of your knuckles.
Even when I was lit from behind, the 720p camera managed to catch details in my face, and colors were fairly accurate. As with most laptop webcams, there was a bit of graininess in the picture.
That time is higher than the category average of 4:30 and the MSI WS60 Workstation's paltry 3:05, but it falls way short of the Lenovo W550s, which lasted a whopping 15:52 on a charge with its extended battery.
The Precision 5510's Nvidia Quadro M1000M graphics chip is
built for 3D applications, but when you're done doing some graphic
design, AutoCAD or other intensive work, it's good enough to run some
games on your workstation.
The Dell Precision 5510 managed to stay mostly cool in our
testing. When we streamed HD video from Hulu for 15 minutes, the
touchpad hit 85 degrees, and both the underside of the laptop and the
keyboard hit 90 degrees.
Our $2,603 review configuration of the Dell Precision 5510
came tricked out with an Intel Core Xeon E3-1505M processor, an Nvidia
Quadro M1000M graphics card with 2GB of video RAM, a 3840 x 2160
ultra-HD touch screen, a 512GB PCIe SSD and 16GB of RAM. It costs $2,603
as reviewed, but there are multiple configurations to choose from, and
they won't all perform as well as our tricked-out setup.
Dell's Precision 5510 is a premium 15-inch workstation that
offers powerful performance, an eye-popping ultra-HD screen and an
attractive, lightweight body. If you don't need the power of a
workstation but still want a 15-inch computer with the beauty of the
Precision 5510, check out the Dell XPS 15, which is almost exactly the
same on the outside but offers better battery life. However, if you want
to do professional 3D work or high-end calculations on the go, the
Precision 5510 is hard to beat
Thats a 4 Stars pc
A Very Beutifull designe that's a plus
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Pros /
Gorgeous, bright display; Discrete graphics; Attractive body; Blazing-fast SSD -
Cons /
Awkward webcam placement; Modest battery life -
Verdict /
Both beauty and the beast, the Dell Precision 5510 combines high-end workstation performance with a gorgeous screen and a sexy chassis.With its XPS 13 and XPS 15 consumer-focused notebooks, Dell found a winning laptop formula: pack powerful components into a beautiful, slim chassis, and use a vibrant Infinity display with almost no bezel. With an optional 3840 x 2160 display, a powerful Intel Core Xeon processor and Nvidia Quadro graphics, Dell's Precision 5510 (starting at $1,399; $2,603 as reviewed) brings this award-winning design and display to a workstation-class business laptop, with fantastic results.Specs
CPU Intel Xeon CPU E3-1505M v5 @ 2.8GHz Operating System Windows 10 Pro RAM 8GB RAM Upgradable to 16GB Hard Drive Size 512GB SSD Display Size 15.6 Native Resolution 3840 x 2160 Graphics Card Nvidia Quadro M1000M Video Memory 2GB Wi-Fi 802.11ac Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 Touchpad Size 4.1 x 3.1 inches Ports (excluding USB) HDMI Ports (excluding USB) SD card slot Ports (excluding USB) security lock slot Ports (excluding USB) Thunderbolt 3 Ports (excluding USB) USB 3.0 Ports (excluding USB) Combo Headphone/Mic Jack USB Ports 2 Card Slots SD/SDHC Card reader Warranty/Support One-year limited warranty Size 14.06 x 9.27 x 0.66 inches Weight 4.6 pounds Company Website http://www.dell.com/ Design
The computer tapers down toward the front, making it look light and sleek. It weighs 4.6 pounds, which is about average for a workstation this size. In comparison, the Lenovo ThinkPad W550s is chunky, at 5.47 pounds, while both the MSI WS60 Workstation and the Dell XPS 15 are slightly lighter, at 4.36 pounds and 4.4 pounds, respectively.
The Precision 5510's 15.6-inch display is packed into a fairly small package, at 14.06 x 9.27 x 0.66 inches, which is identical to the size of the Dell XPS 15. You really notice the small size when you compare it to the MSI WS60's 15.35 x 10.47 x 0.78-inch footprint.Keyboard and Touchpad
On the 10fastfingers.com typing test, I typed 99 words per minute with a roughly 1 percent error rate. That's just one word under my usual rate on an office keyboard.
Coated with a soft-touch material, the 4.1 x 3.1-inch touchpad on Dell's workstation proved comfortable and reliable. It responded to Windows 10 gestures quickly and accurately, including scrolling, swiping forward and back in Web browsers, and swiping three fingers down to clear the desktop.Display
A nearly invisible bezel, a high resolution, a bright backlight and a wide color gamut make the Dell Precision 5510's display look fantastic. I watched a trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens and saw detail I didn't remember from the theater. I could make out specks of sand from the planet Jakku on Finn's sweaty, battle-worn face, and small red sparks exploding from Kylo Ren's lightsaber. I would rewatch the movie on this screen.MORE: Best Dell and Alienware Laptops
At 322 nits on our light meter, the Precision 5510's 3840 x 2160 touch-screen display is brighter than those on competitors like the Lenovo W550s (312 nits) and the MSI WS60 (216 nits), as well as the category average of 293 nits. Viewing angles were spectacular -- I could see the screen clearly until I reached 90 degrees.A nearly invisible bezel, a high resolution, a bright backlight and a wide color gamut make the Dell Precision 5510's display look fantastic.
The Precision 5510 covers an excellent 177 percent of the sRGB spectrum, which is much higher than the MSI WS60's 78 percent. It also has a fairly accurate display, with a Delta-E color accuracy score of 2.6 (the closer to zero, the better), which is better than the Lenovo ThinkPad W550S (2.72) and far better than the MSI WS60 (11.6).Audio
The dual speakers on the Dell Precision 5510 pack a surprising punch.I went into one of our conference rooms and turned on the Broadway cast soundtrack to "Hamilton," and I was surprised to hear so much bass coming from a laptop. The snapping that serves as the backdrop to "Wait For It" was thunderous, standing up to high acoustic sounds. The vocals faded a bit among all of the instruments, but it filled the room with clear audio.Dell's preinstalled audio software includes MaxxAudio Pro sound tools for adjusting the sound to your liking. You can drag several sliders, such as Bass or Dialogue, to adjust for optimal sound, and I was able to make the bass even stronger just by dragging the bar a few notches to the right.Performance
With a 2.8-GHz Intel Core Xeon E3-1505M processor, 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia Quadro M1000M GPU with 2GB of graphics memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD, our review configuration of the Precision 5510 provided snappy, responsive performance. Even when I ran two HD videos (one from YouTube and one from Hulu) simultaneously, this workstation didn't slow down.Ports and Webcam
If you need all of the latest and greatest ports, the Precision 5510 has you covered. The left side of the workstation includes the power jack, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port, a Thunderbolt 3 port and a combo headphone/microphone jack. On the right side, you'll find an SD card slot, another USB 3.0 port, a power indicator and a security lock slot.
Because the Precision 5510 has the same Infinity display as the XPS 13 and the XPS 15, it also has the same awkward camera position that plagues its siblings. Because there is no room for a webcam above the screen, it's placed in the bottom-left-hand corner -- a perfect location for when you want your Skype partners to see up your nose. If you type while using the webcam, anyone you teleconference with will get an eyeful of your knuckles.
Even when I was lit from behind, the 720p camera managed to catch details in my face, and colors were fairly accurate. As with most laptop webcams, there was a bit of graininess in the picture.
Battery Life
This workstation can get some serious work
done, but its battery life of 5 hours and 34 minutes means you likely
won't be taking it far from your desk.
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That time is higher than the category average of 4:30 and the MSI WS60 Workstation's paltry 3:05, but it falls way short of the Lenovo W550s, which lasted a whopping 15:52 on a charge with its extended battery.
Graphics
On low
settings, the 5510 ran Rainbow Six Siege and Metro: Last Light at 1080p
without a hitch, registering frame rates of 61.6 fps and 64.4 fps,
respectively. On high settings, the 5510 couldn't keep up, with Rainbow
Six Siege stuttering along at 26.4 fps and Metro: Last Light hitting
only 14.02 fps.
On 3DMark Fire Strike, a synthetic benchmark that
measures overall graphics prowess, the Dell Precision 5510 scored
3,379, which beats both the MSI WS60 and the Lenovo W550s. However,
Dell's own XPS 15, with its Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M GPU, scored 3,949
and played Metro: Last Light at a smooth 75 fps on low settings at
1080p.Heat
The only concerning spot was next to the left Shift key, which reached 102 degrees -- 7 degrees over our comfort level.
Software and Warranty
Fortunately, the Dell Precision 5510 doesn't
come with much bloatware. It does have some useful Dell software on it,
however, including a power manager, Waves MaxxAudio and Dell
PremierColor, which lets you tune your laptop display's color
temperature and brightness, and even pick the appropriate color gamut
for what you're working on. A free one-month trial of Microsoft Office
365 also comes preloaded.
MORE: Best 2-in-1s (Laptop/Tablet Hybrids)
The base warranty for the Precision 5510
is a one-year limited warranty on parts and labor. If you need more
time, you can extend the warranty to three years for an additional
$114.80. Dell also offers accidental damage protection and extended 24/7
support.
Configurations
The
$1,399 base configuration comes with a Core i5-6300HQ processor; 8GB of
RAM; an Nvidia Quadro M1000M GPU with 2GB of graphics memory; and a
500GB, 7,200-rpm hard drive. It comes with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080
full-HD display and a three-cell (56Wh) battery that will almost
certainly require a charger nearby.
There is also
an option for a Core i7-6820HQ processor, along with hard drives in a
variety of sizes. You can get a 500GB or 1TB hard drive, SATA
solid-state drives between 256GB and 512GB, and PCIe SSDs between 256GB
and 1TB.
Bottom Line
Thats a 4 Stars pc
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