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Dell Precision M2400

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Dell Precision M2400
Dell Precision M2400
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA Quadro FX 370M - 256 MB VRAM, Core: 580 MHz, Memory: 400 MHz, GDDR2, 6.14.11.7607
Memory
2048 MB 
, PC2-6400 800MHz, 2x1024MB, max. 8 GB
Display
14.10 inch 16:10, 1440 x 900 pixel, WXGA+ LED TFT, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel PM45
Storage
200 GB - 7200 rpm, 200 GB 
, 7200 rpm, Seagate ST9200420ASG
Soundcard
Intel IDT 92HD71B7 HD Audio (ICH9)
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: headphones, microphone, Card Reader: SD-Cardreader
Networking
Intel(R) 82567LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit/s), Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-Card (), Bluetooth 2.1
Optical drive
PLDS DVD+-RW DU-8A2S
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 32 x 244 x 335 ( = 1.26 x 9.61 x 13.19 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion, 11.1V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32 Bit
Additional features
36 Months Warranty, SmartCard Reader
Weight
2.38 kg ( = 83.95 oz / 5.25 pounds), Power Supply: 370 g ( = 13.05 oz / 0.82 pounds)
Price
1500 Euro

 

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Average Score: 78% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 82%, features: 88%, display: 86% mobility: 82%, workmanship: 85%, ergonomy: 87%, emissions: 86%

Reviews for the Dell Precision M2400

86% Review Dell Precision M2400 Notebook | Notebookcheck
Smallest in League. The Dell Precision M2400 is with its 14 inch screen the smallest notebook of the powerful workstation series from Dell. Because the size of the case has an direct impact on the reserve capacities in terms of performance, because the built-in hardware finally has to be sufficiently cooled, the Precision M2400's performance is also lowest of this model lineup.
80% Dell Precision M2400 Mobile Workstation notebook
Source: Good Gear Guide English Archive.org version
Dell's Precision M2400 Mobile Workstation is a 14.1in notebook built for users who desire a powerful yet portable computer on which to run graphic design and engineering applications. It looks big and menacing at first glance, but it's not actually as heavy as it looks. Dell's Precision M2400 Mobile Workstation is a 14.1in powerhouse that's aimed at users who want to run demanding design applications. We like its build quality and speed, but wish that it came with a few more features given it costs over $3000.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Dell Precision M2400 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The higher-resolution screen might make the Dell Precision M2400 more palatable to creatives, but the entry-level graphics chip makes it hard to recommend. As a mobile workstation, however, the Dell Precision M2400 works well.
3 von 5
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%

Foreign Reviews

dell precision m2400 test
Source: notebook-forum.info German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/02/2009
Rating: workmanship: 80%
86% Test Dell Precision M2400 Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2008
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 82% display: 86% mobility: 82% workmanship: 88% ergonomy: 87% emissions: 86%

Comment

NVIDIA Quadro FX 370M: Based on the GeForce 9200M / 9300M GS Chip with professional drivers for CAD, DCC, and visualization applications. Supports PureVideo HD. The memory clockrate depends on the built in memory chips (GDDR2: 400 MHz, GDDR3: 700 MHz)

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.


T9400:

The T9400 is a fast middle class dual core CPU for laptops and basically a Core 2 Duo P9500 with a higher TDP of 35 Watt.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.10":

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.

In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.

For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.


78%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


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