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You need a laptop to address requirements at the office? You should give the Dell M6400 Covet. It comes equipped with a lot of the needed programs and functionalities that can make office work a walk in the park.

 

First, here are the specs of this Quad Core Laptop.

SPECS	AVAILABLE OPTIONS
CPU	Intel Core 2 Duo 2.53GHz
RAM	8GB 800MHz DDR2 RAM
Screen Size	17 inches
Operating System	Microsoft Windows Vista
Battery Life	2 hours
Graphics	Nvidia Quadro FX 3700M; D-SUB; DisplayPort

 

PROS

As you can conclude from the above specifications, the Dell M6400 Covet is a very powerful beast. Its size belies a processor that has more than enough power to accomplish the average user’s tasks. It runs at a speed that exceeds 2 gigahertz. This is also supported by a very fat memory capacity: you can install up to 8 gigabytes in it to complement the muscle that its processor has. This notebook can execute memory-heavy programs without any glitch; a feature necessary for the industrial applications like computer-aided design programs.

 

Another plus point for the Dell M6400 Covet is its large physical memory capacity. Default configurations include a juicy 256 gigabyte hard drive, which is already more than enough to house important files and programs. However, space is just as limited and this can be consumed in no time without you noticing. Dell gives you the option to add one more hard drive, so that you get more space to put your files in. Businessmen who deal with a lot of data everyday and need to archive them for later access will find this expandability a welcome feature from the M6400.

 

Dell has also made another innovation: auto-adjustments to the screen are performed by the computer itself in response to certain amounts of ambient light. If the ambient light is too bright, the notebook automatically lowers brightness and adjusts the necessary contrast and vice versa. This also helps to save battery power, as screens running in high settings consume a lot of juice.

 

Moreover, the Dell M6400 is loaded with several connectivity options. It gives the user a lot of space for external devices because it has four USB ports. If the data needed is stored in flash memory or other types of memory cards, users don’t have to worry as its card reader can read up to 8 different formats.

 

CONS

In terms of weak points, weight would be one of the issues brought up if you discuss the M6400. Honestly, the 6400 is a very heavy beast. It weighs more than 4 kilograms. Users would certainly find it difficult to bring on a journey. However, the weight is caused by its features: two slots for a hard drive, 4 DIMM slots for expanded RAM and its connectivity ports.

 

The M6400’s battery life is not one to be boasted of as well. Unplugging it from the wall socket gives you only two hours worth of usage. This is very short, especially when you’re taking the notebook out on a journey and you need to turn it on to entertain yourself or access important files. In contrast, the M6400’s cousins fare much better. The Vostro 1220 is able to last up to 7 hours though it has lower capabilities than the M6400.

 

CONCLUSION

If you’re looking to buy the Dell M6400, you should make sure that your intent is for business or simple entertainment purposes only. Though it is powerful, it is certainly not built for heavy duty gaming. If you want to use for normal word processing, it can do that job as well although its capabilities would surely be wasted.

 

All in all, the M6400 can give you the performance that you need for office and industrial applications, and is certainly worth the price you pay.

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