computershopper.com Updated: 2018-03-30 03:10:04
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An entry-level mobile workstation sounds like a contradiction in terms. Mobile workstations are the most powerful class of portable computers, built for demanding design and scientific work and certified by independent software vendors (ISVs) to run speci...
Good value, Excellent battery life, No-nonsense design...
Just one Thunderbolt 3 port, No 4K screen option...
It's not cheap (though it's cheaper than other mobile workstations aimed at crunching huge datasets or complex 3D rendering projects), but Dell's Precision 3520 is a solid choice for illustrators, computer-aided design (CAD) professionals, and others in...
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The Dell Precision 3520 (starts at $999, $2,208 as tested) is a business laptop that straddles both the old and new eras of mobile computing. From the outside, it's a rectangular black box that looks much the same as desktop replacement notebooks have for...
User-accessible components, Optional touch screen, Excellent battery life, ISV certified...
Single USB-C port, Stodgy design, No 4K display option...
Despite its bland looks, the Dell Precision 3520's excellent battery life will appeal to road warriors, and IT managers will like its upgradeability...
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We haven't done a lot of reviews of laptops for professional workstations suitable for CAD, DCC and CGI applications and there are probably a lot of people out there wondering if it's really worth spending so much money on NVIDIA Quadro-powered system or...
Robust chassis, good build quality, Fairly portable, Excellent input devices, Bright IPS panel with high contrast and wide sRGB coverage, Amazing battery life...
Thermal throttling under heavy workload, The panel flickers from 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that), You can't insert a 2.5-inch drive and an M.2 SSD at the same time, The base configuration comes with a TN panel...
If you are reading this review, you are probably already considering this laptop as your next mobile workstation and you just need the confirmation. Apparently, you are into this line of work (engineering, 3D modeling, CGI animations, etc.) so you need th...
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Rough around the edges. With their Precision 3000 workstation-series, Dell promises lots of performance for comparatively little money. Our review update takes a look at the overall concept and checks for potential issues...
good complement of physical ports, pretty good Full HD IPS display, chassis designed for every-day use, good input devices, run times are decent even with the small battery, good performance...
CPU tops out at 35 watts TDP, stress test performance not consistent, fan runs frequently and is too loud, coil whine...
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storagereview.com Updated: 2018-03-30 03:10:04
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The Dell Precision 3520 is a performance workstation that starts at an affordable price. Dell then offers a variety of build options, including Intel Core or Intel Xeon processors and NVIDIA Quadro professional graphics. The Precision 3520 features up to...
Great overall performance, Affordable workstation-class machine...
No 4K option, A bit heavier than other Precision models...
The Dell Precision 3520 is a great option for a mid-range mobile workstation, offering users more than enough customization and power to suit most business needs...
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You can't work at your desk all the time. The Dell Precision 3520 ($999 to start, $2,249 as tested) uses discrete graphics in a workstation that's small enough that you could carry it around if you wanted. The Nvidia Quadro GPU and Intel Core i7 CPU make...
Strong performance, Very long battery life...
Dim screen, Awkward keyboard...
The Dell Precision 3520 offers strong performance and long-lasting battery life, but suffers from a dim screen and a flexy keyboard...
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