Precision M4600 Owners Lounge

I don't run on battery that often. My laptop is my only computer at the moment (aside from my son's which he uses all the time). So battery life is not a really pressing issue for me. More important is the cost/benefit of the IPS screen. For lightweight everyday computing running on integrated graphics seems like the smart way to go -- go green whenever you can! Besides, who wants to see all the goodness of integrated graphics go to waste if one doesn't need the full power of discrete all the time?

 

iieeann,
Thanks a lot.

 

Im thinking of buying a m4600 mainly because of the IPS screen as i do lalot of photo editing. I called Dell to ask about the screen and i was dissapointed that the screen is glossy. They do not have a matte option. I dont see the point of having an IPS panel when it is glossy as i cannot work with reflections. Therefore i asked them if they knew any retailers where i could go and view the display but there are not any establishments selling the m4600 at the moment. You can only purchase online. The thing is i do not want to fork out more than £2100 for a glossy panel even though it is IPS. can someone please help me and let me know if the glossy screen is a major problem in terms of reflections
Thanks

 

This information is NOT correct. The IPS panel on the M4600 is matte finish. The Dell employee you talked to is incorrect.

 

Hi Havoctex
Below is the actual Dell chat session log with the Dell consultant. I called them again and they say the screen is glossy. Can you point me to any online review or specs which say the screen is matte.

Time Details
05/25/2011 06:25:31PM URL Shown: "https://chatadengine.dell.com/chatadsengine/adengine/Default.aspx?queue=882aa0f8-0fd3-44c0-90a2-20aa1df5037f"
05/25/2011 06:25:36PM Session Started with Agent (Syed_B_Ali)
05/25/2011 06:25:36PM Del: "what is the battery life for the dell precision m4600 laptop with the 6-cell (60Wh) battery option?"
05/25/2011 06:25:47PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Welcome to Dell Chat Sales - Business; this is Syed, your Dell Sales Advisor. My email address is [email protected]"
05/25/2011 06:25:57PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Hi Del,"
05/25/2011 06:26:18PM Del: "hi"
05/25/2011 06:27:31PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Kindly give me a moment while I check that for you."
05/25/2011 06:27:35PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "There are a few instances where chats get disconnected (we don't disconnect you on purpose),just in case this happens, can I have your contact number to get back to you or alternatively please email me or come back on chat with my name."
05/25/2011 06:28:34PM Del: "02084532350"
05/25/2011 06:28:47PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Thank you."
05/25/2011 06:30:32PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Approx battery life would be 2 to 4 hrs depending upon the applications you use."
05/25/2011 06:31:24PM Del: "what if i go for the 9-cell (97Wh) option?"
05/25/2011 06:33:20PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Del, Approx it will be 7.5hrs."
05/25/2011 06:34:05PM Del: "can you tell me what the total weight would be with the 9-cell battery?"
05/25/2011 06:34:16PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "sure."
05/25/2011 06:36:24PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Starting weight: starts at 6.15lbs; 2.79kg this is with 6 cell."
05/25/2011 06:37:12PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "so approx with 9 cell it will be around 3.1KG approx."
05/25/2011 06:37:58PM Del: "is the ips screen option a glossy display or matte?"
05/25/2011 06:38:46PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Del,It will be glossy not matte."
05/25/2011 06:39:05PM Del: "thank you for your help"
05/25/2011 06:39:19PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Are you looking to order this now?"
05/25/2011 06:39:49PM Del: "i like the laptop but the glossy display would be a problem for the work i do"
05/25/2011 06:40:03PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Okay."
05/25/2011 06:40:51PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Del, But IpS gives you better clarity inspite of that option thats the latest technology."
05/25/2011 06:41:13PM Del: "if it was not for the glossy display i would consider buying it"
05/25/2011 06:41:50PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Give me a moment let me check any other option for you."
05/25/2011 06:42:00PM Del: "yes and i was thinking of the imac which has also an ips panel but it is also glossy, which is why i am looking at the m4600"
05/25/2011 06:42:37PM Del: "i do photo editing and i cannot work with a glossy display even though it is ips panel"
05/25/2011 06:42:42PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Let me check once agian that."
05/25/2011 06:45:31PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Hi Del,"
05/25/2011 06:45:45PM Del: "ok"
05/25/2011 06:46:02PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Would you like to go without IPS panel?"
05/25/2011 06:46:50PM Del: "i prefer ips for the veiwning angles and reduced colour shift"
05/25/2011 06:47:43PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "Okay."
05/25/2011 06:50:02PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "It should not be too glossy as IPS tech will help you in better picture and clarity."
05/25/2011 06:50:49PM Del: "do you have a retailer in london region where i can see one up close"
05/25/2011 06:54:21PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "I am not sure about the retailer where you can check this."
05/25/2011 06:54:56PM Del: "i need to see what the screen looks like before i purchase one"
05/25/2011 06:57:00PM Agent (Syed_B_Ali): "I am afraid as I do not have the information where you can see this in London region."
05/25/2011 07:01:51PM Session Ended

 

If Havoctex says it's matte, it's matte.

 

Hi 5150cd. Dell are still insisting that the screen is glossy. Can you point me to review or specs which definately say the screen is matte. This is the only thing stopping me from purchasing this machine.
Thanks

 

Havoctex is something like the lead system engineer on the Precision laptops. He knows what he's talking about. I don't have any proof other than his word is much more qualified than the guy you were chatting with.

 

My IPS is matte.

 

my WLED is matte, and IIRC Havoctex works in marketing, not technical. Unless he lied about being the person in the video