The Dell Precision M6500 packs a Core i7 Extreme and high price tag
Dell is serious about mobile computing. That is if you consider mobile computing touting around a full-power 8.5lbs, 17-inch notebook. At least with the new M6500, you won’t be compromising anything. Seriously, anything because the amount of computing power that the new M6500 packs into a mobile platform is impresse.
Spec highlights
- Core i7 Extreme processor options
- 17-inch LED backlit display
- Up to 16GB of RAM
- Three hard drive slots
- 1GB ATI & NVIDIA GPU options
- GPS
- WLAN, UWB & EVDO modems
- 2MP camera
- DisplayPort & VGA outputs
- eSATA
- Blu-ray drives
Prices start out at $2,749 for the “basic” model but there is a special edition that features an edge-to-edge 17-inch screen and a special aluminum chassis for $4,219. But if you check the box on every option except for extra warranties and accessories, you can build one that rings up just shy of $10,000.
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