Dell Precision M6600

Solid, military-grade chassis ; Highly configurable specification ; Good internal accessibility ; Copious storage options, ports and slots ; Up to 32GB of RAM ; Full-size keyboard with separate number pad ; Excellent performance

Uninspiring design ; Some keyboard layout quirks ; Moderate battery life ; Bulky and heavy ; Expensive

At £3,173 (ex. VAT), our Precision M6600 review unit is a hefty investment, but if you need to do graphics-intensive computing it's well equipped for the job. With an entry-level price of £1,149 (ex. VAT) and plenty of scope to spend a lot more than...

Robust case; Very good battery life; Very good display; Enormous range of ports; Very good port layout; Very comprehensive configuration options; Good keyboard; Very good graphics performance; Very good system performance; Very powerful CPU;...

Components are hard to reach; No modular bay; Reduced graphics performance on battery power; Wobbly battery; Very high base price; Heavy; Limited opening angle; No RGB LED display available

How low the system noise can be kept despite the notebook’s powerful components, thanks to Optimus and a successful cooling system

Dell also plans to modify the Precision channel program. Glen Brown, Dell's partner direct marketing manager for the Precision line, said Dell will be moving to a model similar to what's now in place for servers in terms of pricing and teiring. "We...

The Dell Precision M6600 is the top-of-the-line model in the company's mobile workstation series. Based on Dell’s largest LED-backlit panel and Intel’s newest mobile CPU, the M6600 can substitute for a traditional office-bound desktop workstation for...