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Here we go again. I have finaly convinced the powers that be that my current laptop is severely hurting productivity. They have their checkbook in hand and are ready to get me what I want (need). The only restrictions I have (unless I have good justification) are that it be a Dell with largest possible screen running windows 7, 64 bit. I’ve seen this question answered in past posts, but I cannot seem to find them. I am running 1-Pro-E 2001 through Wildfire-4. 2-Rhinoceros 3-Magics Bijoux 4-Solid-Scape Model-Works 5-Snag-it 6-Soon we will be adding a mill So if money is no object, what is the latest greatest Dell laptop configuration best for running pro?
Thanks in advance
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I'm running a M6500, Core I7 with 8 gigs of ram, solid state disk drive, Nvidia FX 3800 graphics, etc.
It's about the best Laptop I've ever driven - and I've driven a lot over the years
My "only" complaint is the power connector is cheesy (as in, it won't stay connected in your lap if you move around) - i.e. - NOT positively locked into place.
For what it appears you are running - I'd go with the Core I7 with 16 gigs of Ram
Get the extra battery and the docking station
Be prepared to get a workout when you travel - this guy's heavy
I have finally decided laptops suck. If you want to show a powerpoint, you can put it onto a USB drive and plug it into most projectors now. Ditched a Dell M65 for a Dell Precision T7500.
In Reply to michael buczala:
Here we go again. I have finaly convinced the powers that be that my current laptop is severely hurting productivity. They have their checkbook in hand and are ready to get me what I want (need). The only restrictions I have (unless I have good justification) are that it be a Dell with largest possible screen running windows 7, 64 bit. I’ve seen this question answered in past posts, but I cannot seem to find them. I am running 1-Pro-E 2001 through Wildfire-4. 2-Rhinoceros 3-Magics Bijoux 4-Solid-Scape Model-Works 5-Snag-it 6-Soon we will be adding a mill So if money is no object, what is the latest greatest Dell laptop configuration best for running pro?
Thanks in advance
Michael R. Jenkins P.E. Design Engineer Direct: 816-801-2332 Fax: 816-891-9432 Commercial Vehicle Systems Haldex Brake Products Corporation 10930 North Pomona Avenue Kansas City, MO 64153-1215
