💻 Dell Precision M6800 – Mobile Workstation

🧩 Overview

The Dell Precision M6800 is a 17.3-inch professional-grade workstation laptop, designed for engineers, designers, video editors, and 3D professionals who need desktop-level performance in a portable machine.

⚙️ Specifications

Processor (CPU)

1. Intel 4th Gen Core i7
2. Examples:
3. Intel Core i7-4800MQ (2.7 GHz, up to 3.7 GHz)

Graphics (GPU)

1. Professional-grade dedicated GPUs:
2. NVIDIA Quadro K3100M / K4100M / K5100M (2–8 GB GDDR5 VRAM)
3. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 (switchable with Optimus)

Display

1. 17.3-inch LED-backlit display
2. Options:
3. Full HD (1920 × 1080) Anti-glare
4. 3K (3200 × 1800) IGZO Panel (optional high-end model)

Memory (RAM)

1. 4 DDR3L slots, up to 32 GB (1600 MHz or 1866 MHz ECC / non-ECC)

Storage

1. Multiple storage bays:
2. 2 × 2.5″ SATA drives (HDD/SSD)
3. 1 × mSATA slot (for SSD)
4. RAID 0/1 support
5. Total potential storage: up to 3 drives (with optical bay converter)

Ports & Connectivity

1. 4 × USB 3.0 ports
2. 1 × USB 2.0 / eSATA combo
3. HDMI 1.4
4. VGA
5. DisplayPort
6. ExpressCard slot
7. SD card reader
8. Docking port
9. Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
10. Audio in/out jacks
11. Optional SmartCard and Fingerprint reader

Networking

1. Intel Dual Band Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n or ac)
2. Bluetooth 4.0
3. Optional Mobile Broadband (WWAN)

Battery & Power

1. 9-cell 97 Wh Li-ion battery (removable)
2. Power adapter: 180W or 240W depending on GPU

Build & Chassis

1. Magnesium-alloy frame with anodized aluminum lid
2. High durability (MIL-STD-810G tested)
3. Weight: approx. 3.6–3.9 kg (8–8.5 lbs)
4. Dimensions: 416 × 272 × 40 mm

Operating System

1. Originally shipped with Windows 7 Professional or Windows 8.1 Pro
2. Fully supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 (with BIOS update)

🔒 Security & Features

1. Dell Data Protection
2. TPM 1.2 chip
3. SmartCard reader, Fingerprint reader (optional)
4. Optional self-encrypting drives (SED)
5. Backlit keyboard
6. Precision touchpad with multi-touch

🎯 Ideal For

1. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, MATLAB, Adobe Premiere, Photoshop
2. 3D rendering, video editing, and simulation
3. Engineers, designers, and professionals need workstation reliability

⚠️ Notes

1. It’s a heavy-duty laptop, not meant for portability.
2. Fans can be loud under heavy load, but cooling is excellent.
3. Easily upgradeable: you can replace RAM, SSD, CPU, and GPU.
4. Still performs strongly today for productivity and graphics work.

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