I dont have any direct use of the m3800 but have been using an dell xps16 for the past 3 years. Although dell has recently launched a mobile workstation that comes in a thin chassis, the dell precision m3800, the dell precision m4800 is more in keeping with the traditional appearance of the. Dell splices its xps 15 dna with its precision mobile workstation line to create the 5530, a lightweight basher with overpowering sixcore xeon and nvidia quadro chops and a spiffy 4k touch panel. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. Dell announces m4800, m6800 precision laptops built for. Dell precision m3800 tested sketchup and solidworks youtube. The first laptop shipped to me had hardware and software issues. Dell precision optimizer offers application performance. This years laptops, the m4800 and m6800, one up their predecessors in all. This thin and light mobile workstation has a fourth generation intel core i7 processor, 16 gigs of memory, nvidia quadro graphics and a 256 gig ssd. The results on the specapc solidworks 20 test were also quite good, better or on par with last years mobile workstations but again behind the.
Dell precision cad workstation help you reduce prototyping costs, increase product iterations. Dell precision computer aided design cad workstations. I have decided towards m6800 over m4800 as i like to work with. Dell works closely with solidworks to deliver a comprehensive testing program for the dell precision workstation product line that helps to ensure a trusted.
Dell precision m6500, 17 rgbled 100% adobergb, intel core i7610e. Nov 23, 2015 this thin and light mobile workstation has a fourth generation intel core i7 processor, 16 gigs of memory, nvidia quadro graphics and a 256 gig ssd. The macbook pro may be a great allround laptop, but the dell precision m3800 is an entirely different beast. Aug 03, 2014 a dell precision m3800 is basically a dell xps 15 with quadro instead of geforce graphics. Do not use batteries designed for other dell computers. The old mainstay computer maker released the dell precision m3800 mobile workstation in early 2015 and they want to tell people about it.
These installation instructions have be made into 3 easy to follow printable steps. Free solidworks from performance constraintslaptop comparison. Its very unfortunate and somewhat of a huge oversight from dell not to incorporate at least a 2. Dell precision m3800 mobile workstation dell indonesia. Dell unveils dell precision m3800 true mobile workstation. Dec 11, 20 but this is a bit like comparing apples with pears, for want of a better analogy. Before that i started learning the software on my own will next to university and. My dell m4800s are all using the intel hd graphics instead. Enhance your performance on applications like dassault systemes solidworks which tunes your dell precision workstation to your workload.
Dells precision m3800 is a part of that elite crowd. Mar 20, 2014 the dell precision m3800 is a great laptop with superb desktoplike processor performance, a powerful gpu and a truly gorgeous thinandlight design that we think has a real edge over the majority. Offering powerful performance in an ultrathin form factor, the dell precision m3800 is available with windows 8. I am just a bit worried as it is a new laptop in the market. Get up to 57% faster performance with dell precision performance optimizer which tunes your hardware to specific. Dells precision m3800, however, weighs less than 1. Apr 21, 2015 first unveiled in autumn 20, the dell precision m3800 was the original ultra portable 15inch mobile workstation and, in our opinion, still the best looking. The thin, light and powerful dell precision m3800 mobile workstation features up to intel core i7 processors, windows 8. Mar 07, 2014 the dell precision m2800 fills out dell s mobile workstation roster, which includes the precision m3800, m4800, and m6800 mobile workstations. Dell precision workstations fur dassault systems software. Dell precision m3800 p31f001 lcd display assembly removal and installation.
A dell precision m3800 is basically a dell xps 15 with quadro instead of geforce graphics. Nov 25, 20 i am looking to buy the dell precision m3800, my main use is solidworks with a bit of abaqus for fea. I purchased on june 8, 2014 a dell precision m3800. Connect any external devices, such as a port replicator, battery slice, or media base, and replace any cards, such as an expresscard.
Laptop will be used only for work 3d modelling and basic programming. Dell precision computeraided design 3d cad workstation dell. The dell precision m2800 fills out dells mobile workstation roster, which includes the precision m3800, m4800, and m6800 mobile workstations. Dell precision m3800 p31f001 touchpad removal and installation. As far as mobile workstations go, the slimline precision m3800 certainly stands out from the crowd. Dell s precision m3800, however, weighs less than 1. This years laptops, the m4800 and m6800, one up their predecessors.
Advanced intel core i7 processing for faster interactive response. Dell precision m3800 tested sketchup 2015 and solidworks 2014 dell precision m3800 mobile workstation i74712hq 2. Solidworks scaling difficulties solidworks chief delphi. Get drivers and downloads for your dell precision m3800. To avoid damage to the computer, use only the battery designed for this particular dell computer. The precision m3800 will have software including autocad, inventor, revit, ds catia and solidworks, ptc creo. Solidworks 2015 productivity study 3d cad design software. Dell precision computeraided design 3d cad workstation dell,hp. Need advice choosing a mobile workstation for solidworks grabcad. Create like never before with unmatched portability, breakthrough power and reliable performance. So i am happy that i opted for my new dell m6800 with windows7 as i will. Its a first generation core i7 and we run assemblies of 1500 2000 reasonably comforable. While the mackbook pro isnt a match for the m4800, thinkpad w540 or zbook 15, it does have better specs than the m3800 and the obvious preferable form factor compared to the m4800, thinkpad w540 and zbook 15. He noticed over the weekend his computer lagging graphically while working on a project.
This thing is about a close as you can get to an apple retina. I am looking to buy the dell precision m3800, my main use is solidworks with a bit of abaqus for fea. Review dell precision m3800 workstation notebookcheck. Dell precision m3800 photos, specs, and price engadget. Free solidworks from performance constraintslaptop. The dell precision m3800 is a great laptop with superb desktoplike processor performance, a powerful gpu and a truly gorgeous thinandlight design that we think has a real edge. Apr 14, 2015 dells precision m3800 is a part of that elite crowd. He went to check the graphics settings and notice his laptop a dell precision m4800 with an nvidia quadro k2100 was using the intel hd graphics as the main display adapter. That was followed late in the year with the announcement of the precision m3800. Solidworks 2016 performance on dell precision 490 youtube. Sep 09, 20 its been just over a year since dell updated its precision workstations, but the time has come for some fresh hardware. Dell precision tower 1700 mt dell precision tower 5810 dell precision tower 7810 choose the fastest processor possible and up the number of cpu cores if photoview 360 is important to your workflow.
Aug 09, 2014 ultimately we went with 2 different machines the dell precision m3800 for the thin crew and the dell precision m6800 for the rest of us. These installation instructions have be made into 4 easy to follow printable steps. Ultimately we went with 2 different machines the dell precision m3800 for the thin crew and the dell precision m6800 for the rest of us. When i opened the program, i noticed that the buttons were minuscule and. Dell precision workstations except the dell precision t1700 which offers a one year limited hardware warranty3 standard service and support while dell precision workstations are designed for peak performance from day one, our advanced service and support options can help you get up and running quickly.
Professional graphics for true interactive performance with larger 2d3d drawings. Macdrive was the first pc software purchase i made with the dell m3800. Jul 28, 2016 dell precision m3800 tested sketchup 2015 and solidworks 2014 dell precision m3800 mobile workstation i74712hq 2. Based on the xps 15, its consumerfocused cousin, the m3800 features slim design, an intel quadcore processor, nvidia quadro workstation. Dell precision computeraided design 3d cad workstation. Depending on the software being used, the dell precision m3800 offers a morethandecent cad performance as well. Dell officially launches the precision m3800 mobile. Edit video or photography at the shoot, present your cad ideas to customers in style, or render 3d animation and modeling on the road. The bottom part is sturdy, but it has to be removed completely in. Dell precision tower 1700 mt dell precision tower 5810 dell precision.
Dells new lightweight laptop may be a dead ringer for an apple macbook pro, but its an entirely different beast a dedicated 3d cad mobile workstation, certified for a wide range. Also, the build is sturdier than i was expecting based on the other post. Aug 11, 2014 one of my power users just brought this up to me. We have one m3800, and something to consider if the machine will be running fulltilt all the. Which laptop should i choose if i want to use solidworks as a. Dell precision m3800 p31f001 lcd display assembly removal.
Dell precision m3800 mobile workstation offering remarkable mobility and outstanding professional performance, dell precision m3800 is a highend mobile, mobile workstations used to be known as. Oct 23, 20 offering powerful performance in an ultrathin form factor, the dell precision m3800 is available with windows 8. In this dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the touchpad on your precision m3800 p31f001 laptop. These installation instructions have be made into 3 easy to follow. Get up to 57% faster performance with dell precision performance optimizer which tunes your hardware to specific workstation applications, like dassault systemes solidworks find a partner. The bottom part is sturdy, but it has to be removed completely in order to gain. We have one m3800, and something to consider if the machine will be running fulltilt all the time is the m3800 is a superslim computer, and heat will possibly be an issue with less space between the innards and outside surface. Download and install the latest drivers, firmware and software. In this dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you. In this dell laptop tutorial we are going to show you how to install and replace the lcd display assembly on your precision m3800 p31f001 laptop. With the new machines in house we decided to do a head to head comparison to see if there is a performance difference between the machines. First unveiled in autumn 20, the dell precision m3800 was the original ultra portable 15inch mobile workstation and, in our opinion, still the best looking. While the mackbook pro isnt a match for the m4800, thinkpad w540 or zbook 15, it does have better specs than the m3800 and the obvious preferable form factor compared to the m4800. Based on the xps 15, its consumerfocused cousin, the m3800 features slim design, an intel quadcore processor, nvidia quadro.
I have a dell precision m3800, and menus are all out of whack when running in. For laptop users its the m3800 range with the hd resolution not the 4k. Tests were conducted over a controlled network using solidworks 2012, solidworks 2015 software, a dell precision t3600 tower workstation with a nvidia quadro 2000 professional graphics card and a dell precision tower 5810 workstation with a nvidia quadro k2200 professional graphics card. For work i purchase dell precision workstations with 4 or 5 year onsite warranties. Motorhome, cabinetslarge surface areas the m3800 is running the 4th generation core i7 so i doubt if you will have too many issues.
Oct 19, 2014 the new dell precision m2800 mobile workstation. Its been just over a year since dell updated its precision workstations, but the time has come for some fresh hardware. Starting today, the dell precision m3800 is available with 4k ultra hd 3840x2160 resolution and igzo2 technology on its vivid 15. This slender macbook pro lookalike may lack originality but it is still a thing of beauty. Dell intros precision m2800 mobile workstation pcmag.
Dell precision workstations except the dell precision t1700 which offers a one year limited hardware warranty3 standard service and support while dell precision workstations are designed for peak. Cadplace the precision m4800 was announced together with its 17inch big brother, the precision m6800 in 20. All of the notebooks are mostly in the same price in those configurations. On the last installment of this long term test of the dell precision m3800 we looked mainly at the hardware that makes up the machine. Dell precision tower 1700 mt single cpu mini tower recommended for entrylevel to mainstream solidworks workflows. Dell precision m3800 15 mobile workstation dell canada. The precision m3800 is super thin and lightweight, yet offers fullblown workstation performance all packed into a carbon fiber and aluminum design youll be proud to carry. Like its predecessor, the brushed aluminum and carbon fiber case bears an outward resemblance to a macbook pro. Laptop will be used only for work 3d modelling and basic.
I want to buy one of the precision laptops for engineering. As point of references my personal computer is a macbookair 11 and my previous work laptops where a lenovo thinkpad yoga and a dell m6400, and the m3800 feels better than all of those. Macbook pro vs m3800 vs m4800 for autocad and revit what. The dell precision m3800 is super thin and lightweight, yet offers fullblown workstation performance all packed into a carbon fiber and aluminum design youll be proud to carry.