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[User Review] Dell Precision M4600 15.6" Mobile Workstation

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by iieeann, Jun 15, 2011.

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  1. GJM_77

    GJM_77 Notebook Guru

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    Can you use the mini PCI-e for primary HD and leave the 2.5'' bay empty ?
     
    GJM_77, Aug 26, 2011
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    yup, you sure can
     
    mr_bankai, Aug 31, 2011
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    Now that the IPS screen is available with the quadro 2000m, does switchable graphics work?
     
    saber8689, Aug 31, 2011
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    I don't understand why it's only now available. I got my laptop in July with IPS and 2000M. Optimus doesn't work, but if they've found a way around it, that'd be great news.
     
    ksna, Aug 31, 2011
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    although, not sure why you'd want to leave it empty when you can leave your HDD in there for extra storage space. Personally, I have a 80GB in the mSATA slot and a 1TB in the HDD caddy. My OSs reside on the 80GB and everything else (eg: virtual machines, ISOs, movies, music, etc.) resides in the 1TB. Its a perfect combo. If youre worried about extra power usage, just set the HDD to spin down sooner to save power. Just my 2 cents.
     
    mr_bankai, Sep 1, 2011
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    BlazzingGun, Sep 2, 2011
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    You can simply remove the HD by pul the tray out .. and maybe replace it with another HD (hot swap ? .. maybe .. i dont know) .. or leave it empty in some times ..

    but Dell when you plase an order .. does not let you .. !!!
     
    GJM_77, Sep 2, 2011
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    it's possible to change the internal cpu form a dual to a quadcore cpu ? i know the warranty goes away... but, it's possible ?
     
    seb87, Sep 14, 2011
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    Yes it is. Even the GPU can be changed between nvidia and ATI, including non professional type.
     
    iieeann, Sep 16, 2011
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    thanks! :D
     
    seb87, Sep 16, 2011
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