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Dell Precision M4700 (15.6-inch, 2012) Series

Dell Precision M4700 (15.6-inch, 2012) Series
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alaScore 84

14 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Dell Precision M4700 (15.6-inch, 2012) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the battery and screen are overall positive. The usability and performance also get good views. There are mixed comments on the keyboard and sound. There are some critical comments about the size and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Precision M4700 (15.6-inch, 2012) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Joel Santo Domingo (pcmag.com)

Dell Precision M4700

 

If you feel the need for speed, expandability, and reliability, the Dell Precision M4700 mobile workstation is the system you want to bring out to the working world. It's a lot easier to tote than a tower workstation, but it has many of the features...

Bright, clear anti-glare screen. Quad-core processor. Workstation-grade graphics. Three-monitor capability out of the box, four with docking station. Good battery life. IT serviceable. Expandable. Multiple hard drive and optical drive options. Lots of...

Bulky. No Thunderbolt port. WWAN option is only 3G (EVDO and HSPA+). USB 3.0 ports not blue

If you feel the need for speed, expandability, and reliability, the Dell Precision M4700 mobile workstation is the system you want to bring out to the working world.

Jan, 2013
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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

Sleeping Dogs Benchmarked

 

Asian GTA. With Sleeping Dogs, the publisher Square Enix releases a serious rival of Grand Theft Auto. The open world game is set in Chinese Hong Kong and features a never-before used scenario as well as an exciting story about the Triad. In this...

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Sep, 2012
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Expert review by (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Precision M4700 Mobile Workstation

 

Workhorse reloaded. Workhorse reloaded. Dell has updated its 15.6-inch workstation and now provides it with up-to-date hardware. We tested a well equipped variant with an Intel Core i7-3720QM quad-core processor, NVIDIA Quadro K2000M graphics (also...

Robust and timeless case, Abundant connectivity options, Distribution of interfaces, Easy maintenance of components, Several configuration options, Pleasant input devices, UMTS antenna pre-installed, Several security features, Very good performance of...

High price, Mobility (weight & dimensions), No graphics switching (Intel GMA HD 4000 & Nvidia Optimus), Missing graphics performance when battery powered, The high quality Full-HD display, as well as the use of the graphics unit integrated into the...

Sep, 2012
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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (techadvisor.co.uk)

Dell Precision M4700 Mobile Workstation review

 

Even so, its sub-3kg landed weight is still light enough to qualify as mobile when you need to travel between sites, protected by a rigid magnesium and aluminium casing that's sturdy enough to cope with some real-world use.

It’s big, heavy and expensive, but the Dell Precision M4700 provides workstation levels of performance, along with a rugged design that can cope with a wide range of outdoor environments. This is not for people who simply need a desktop replacement...

Aug, 2013
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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

Dell Precision M4700 Mobile Workstation

 

It’s big, heavy and expensive, but the Dell Precision M4700 provides workstation levels of performance, along with a rugged design that can cope with a wide range of outdoor environments. This is not for people who simply need a desktop replacement...

Aug, 2013
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Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Dell Precision M4700 laptop review

 

If Apple's MacBook Pro is the Lamborghini of laptops, then Dell's Precision M4700 is a monster truck. It's big, brash, heavy and not going to win any design awards for its aesthetics – but in every other way our review model of this 15-inch laptop...

The most powerful laptop we've ever reviewed. Top-notch screen

Heavy. Bulky. Small trackpad

Oct, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

BEAST with zero latency.

 

I will see how its going to perform with 16gb 99924 pny ram.

I5 pro with vpro tech. whopping fast boot on regular hdd, Excellent performance for CAD applications solidworks. Integrated Rendering does good. awesome display, msata port availability, comes with webcam and bluetooth and fingerprint reader these...

specification says : windows 7 Ultimate, but i got it with Windows 7 Professional. I need upgrade key from newegg ; HEAVY LAPTOP ; CPUID says it has 4 slots to install RAM. i found only two and other two are missing in the laptop and in owners manual...

Jul, 2013
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