Comments on: Dell Precision M6300 Hands On review.

By: onye bartholomew obi

onye bartholomew obi — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:09:17 +0000

which laptop can i use into bulding and design..

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:58:43 +0000

M6300 gaming performance is excellent and I concur with the 8700GT comparison. It’ll run any HL2 engine game like glass with all settings at max. Oblivion can run very well with all settings except AA at max (AA needs to be at xZero or you’ll have a slideshow…guess AA performance is not great on Quadro? First I’ve owned). Crysis will run fine at all mediums (1024×768) or some high/medium (AA=no and watch filtering settings)
System spec’d in brief: 2.8ghz, 4GB RAM and 1600m. System now available with 3600m btw.

By: Stolpe

Stolpe — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:57:09 +0000

I have the M6300 with the X9000 CPU (2,8 GHz). It also have 4 Gb of RAM, but I use XP so it can only handle 3 Gb of RAM. The graphic card is the nVidia Quadro FX 3600M (512 Mb).

The 3D Mark 06 scores with the current drivers is 8036. This mashine really rocks...

By: Felip

Felip — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:31:02 +0000

You seem to be the only one to own a WUXGA matte display! Any others? I'm about to recommend this laptop to a friend, but he needs a high-quality screen and the 1440×900 has been qualifified as mediocre (http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Precisio...“>and “>http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Dell-Precisio...and WUXGA TrueLife screens are not available in Spain. I'm very interested to know any opinions abots about the WUXGA matte display!

By: Felip

Felip — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:31:02 +0000

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:59:06 +0000

Maya animation scores is where the Quadro 1600 or 3500 could/will lag. In the tests on: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/qu...“> “>http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/quadrofx-...

the ATI FireGL cards ATI FireGL V7350, ATI FireGL V7200, ATI FireGL V5200 & ATI FireGL V3400 out performed all the top Quadro cards!

However in any other tests (such as: SPECviewperf 8.1, 3ds max 7, SolidWorks 2005, AutoCAD 2006, PRO/Engineer Wildfire 2.0, CINEBENCH 2003 & 3DMark06 all the Quadro cards pretty much spanked all the ATI high-end cards.

This site is mainly for the high-end cards that are found on desktop workstations but gives all the 3d rendering data needed to determine if the Quadro 1600/3600 card is ideal.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:59:06 +0000

the ATI FireGL cards ATI FireGL V7350, ATI FireGL V7200, ATI FireGL V5200 & ATI FireGL V3400 out performed all the top Quadro cards!

This site is mainly for the high-end cards that are found on desktop workstations but gives all the 3d rendering data needed to determine if the Quadro 1600/3600 card is ideal.

By: AskTheAdmin

AskTheAdmin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:59:09 +0000

both around $1,880.00 depending on your config.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:52:46 +0000

How is the price of the IBM compared to the M6300. I need to run Inventor and Soliworks.
Thanks
Sam

By: Gerorgia

Gerorgia — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:14:12 +0000

Mine finally arrived 3 weeks ago and i couldnt be happier thank you admin guys for the reco!

By: CROiga

CROiga — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:55:00 +0000

Hi guys,
I received my M6300 yesterday and I did a few benchmarks as promised...

few thoughts first:
I love the screen,... (WUXGA 1920x1200 non glare)very bright, suitable also for outside work, almost zero reflection, highly recommended

Keyboard, only one word - great, it would be nice if the people in Dell integrated keypad, but I wont cry about it...

Noise level: what noise,.. it`s so quiet, even with all fans working full

heat: no problem also,.. even after one hour of hard benchmarking it was cold as ice, a few degrees above room temperature

I read on some forums about whine noise coming from inside notebook ( various Dell models), I locked myself in toilet with M6300 and heard nothing (I was listening for 20 minutes)

the looks: some says it`s ugly, but I love it,...

CONS: nothing really , ok,.. they could put the microphone in the unit

and now the benchmarks:

Cinebench 10 (render time with both cores was 2:44)

3Dmak06 online results

SPECviewperf 10 (Vsync OFF)

Maya-2 test (Vsync OFF)

Sandra Processor arithmetic

Sandra Power Managment Efficiency

Sandra Processor Multimedia

Sandra Multi-Core Efficiency

By: CROiga

CROiga — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:55:00 +0000

Hi guys,I received my M6300 yesterday and I did a few benchmarks as promised…few thoughts first:I love the screen,… (WUXGA 1920×1200 non glare)very bright, suitable also for outside work, almost zero reflection, highly recommendedKeyboard, only one word – great, it would be nice if the people in Dell integrated keypad, but I wont cry about it…Noise level: what noise,.. it`s so quiet, even with all fans working fullheat: no problem also,.. even after one hour of hard benchmarking it was cold as ice, a few degrees above room temperatureI read on some forums about whine noise coming from inside notebook ( various Dell models), I locked myself in toilet with M6300 and heard nothing (I was listening for 20 minutes)the looks: some says it`s ugly, but I love it,…CONS: nothing really , ok,.. they could put the microphone in the unitand now the benchmarks:

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:09:00 +0000

I have received my M6300 allmost 2 weeks ago.

My M6300 config:

1440x900 non-glare screen
Intel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz
4 GB memory
200 GB 7200rpm disk
DVD Writer
Intel AGN network adapter
Bluetooth
(Without fingerprint reader)
Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit

I selected Vista Ultimate 32 bit instead of 64 bit because some of the programs I daily use still have issues with 64 bit (i.e. Visual Studio 2008). WIth Vista 32 bit I can use 3.581 GB of the full 4 GB memory.

I selected the 1440x900 screen resolution because this is the optimal resolution for a 17" screen when doing a lot text-based work (programming) and browsing. A higher resolution makes fonts much smaller and much harder to read especially when using the system for daily work.
I went for non-glare because it reduces eye-strain in most (normal/office) conditions.

I do not really miss the numerical keypad. The keyboard is now nicely centered with the screen which is more balanced.

Experiences/opinions:

PRO's:

-Good quality build.

-Good performance.

-The keyboard is really good for a notebook: the keys require just enough strength to be pressed (not too soft) and the keyboard does not bend at all.

-DVI connector (in addition to VGA)

-Placement of connectors is well thought-out. Power, video, network and most of the USB connectors are all on the back nicely out of site and not conflicting with your mouse. And Memory card, cardreader audio and 2 USB ports are on the sides for easy access.

CON's:

-Very disappointing LCD screen:
'Non-glare' is actually more like semi-glare.
I have (almost) never seen a lcd screen which such narrow viewing angles (the vertical viewing angle is actually too small for normal use).
The problem is: when the upper part of the screen is OK then the bottom part is too light. If I tilt the screen until the lower part is ok then the upper part is way too dark.
If the upper left corner is ok then the bottom right side is all shadowed etc.
If I move my head just a little then large part of the screen changes intensity, looks washed-out and a little unsharp.
If you prefer a good quality notebook screen then don't buy the M6300 (at least not with this screen).
This system is targeted at CAD users but this screen is actually very unsuitable for real graphics work.

-No built-in microphone.

-No possibility to record audio output channel.

-Currently the audio is distorted when playing music. I tried several quality headphones but the problem stays. It sounds like there is some 'hall' effect added to the audio which changes/distorts the signal (fluctuations in volume/phase): absolutely unsuitable for normal listening to music and mp3's.
Dell support is still looking into this (I installed the latest BIOS and Audio driver whitout any improvement).
I compared with my older Dell Latitude which does not have these problems.
I sure hope this is a bug they can fix otherwise the audio is usable for beeps and voice only, but not music.

Does any of you have experienced the same problems with the audio?

- I am still unable to put the system in sleep mode. If I try it allways hibernates. Dell is still looking into this.

- Bigger to carry around than I expected, but for me it's worth it.

- The system looks somewhat dull, it does not have a modern design.

Although the M6300 is a powerfull notebook, for it's price you might expect at least a quality screen and quality audio features.

bsharp

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:09:00 +0000

I have received my M6300 allmost 2 weeks ago.My M6300 config:1440×900 non-glare screenIntel Core 2 Duo T7700 2.4GHz4 GB memory200 GB 7200rpm diskDVD WriterIntel AGN network adapterBluetooth(Without fingerprint reader)Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bitI selected Vista Ultimate 32 bit instead of 64 bit because some of the programs I daily use still have issues with 64 bit (i.e. Visual Studio 2008). WIth Vista 32 bit I can use 3.581 GB of the full 4 GB memory.I selected the 1440×900 screen resolution because this is the optimal resolution for a 17" screen when doing a lot text-based work (programming) and browsing. A higher resolution makes fonts much smaller and much harder to read especially when using the system for daily work.I went for non-glare because it reduces eye-strain in most (normal/office) conditions.I do not really miss the numerical keypad. The keyboard is now nicely centered with the screen which is more balanced. Experiences/opinions:PRO's: -Good quality build.-Good performance.-The keyboard is really good for a notebook: the keys require just enough strength to be pressed (not too soft) and the keyboard does not bend at all.-DVI connector (in addition to VGA)-Placement of connectors is well thought-out. Power, video, network and most of the USB connectors are all on the back nicely out of site and not conflicting with your mouse. And Memory card, cardreader audio and 2 USB ports are on the sides for easy access.CON's:-Very disappointing LCD screen:'Non-glare' is actually more like semi-glare.I have (almost) never seen a lcd screen which such narrow viewing angles (the vertical viewing angle is actually too small for normal use).The problem is: when the upper part of the screen is OK then the bottom part is too light. If I tilt the screen until the lower part is ok then the upper part is way too dark.If the upper left corner is ok then the bottom right side is all shadowed etc.If I move my head just a little then large part of the screen changes intensity, looks washed-out and a little unsharp.If you prefer a good quality notebook screen then don't buy the M6300 (at least not with this screen).This system is targeted at CAD users but this screen is actually very unsuitable for real graphics work. -No built-in microphone.-No possibility to record audio output channel.-Currently the audio is distorted when playing music. I tried several quality headphones but the problem stays. It sounds like there is some 'hall' effect added to the audio which changes/distorts the signal (fluctuations in volume/phase): absolutely unsuitable for normal listening to music and mp3's.Dell support is still looking into this (I installed the latest BIOS and Audio driver whitout any improvement).I compared with my older Dell Latitude which does not have these problems.I sure hope this is a bug they can fix otherwise the audio is usable for beeps and voice only, but not music.- I am still unable to put the system in sleep mode. If I try it allways hibernates. Dell is still looking into this.- Bigger to carry around than I expected, but for me it's worth it.- The system looks somewhat dull, it does not have a modern design.Although the M6300 is a powerfull notebook, for it's price you might expect at least a quality screen and quality audio features.bsharp

By: CROiga

CROiga — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:47:00 +0000

New Link

By: CROiga

CROiga — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:45:00 +0000

I got this information from a guy in Dell, but since I haven`t seen something similar before I have to assume that this info is not yet released in public...

“M6300 with 256MB FX1600 outperforms M90 with 512MB FX3500 in all key ISV applications”

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By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:15:00 +0000

I dont really care about Benchmarks as much as usablilty - likes and dislikes. THings that make you either love or hate the machine.

Good old fashioned bashing or ranting/raving :)

When ever you get a chance hit me up.

By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 22:15:00 +0000

I dont really care about Benchmarks as much as usablilty – likes and dislikes. THings that make you either love or hate the machine.Good old fashioned bashing or ranting/raving :)When ever you get a chance hit me up.

By: Ofer

Ofer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:26:00 +0000

Karl, I’ve only had the computer for a couple of weeks, so I haven’t had the opportunity to put it through extremely difficult task like running very large assemblies. If there are some bench marking tests you’d like me to run on the computer, let me know where I can find them and I’d be happy to run them and post the results.
One problem I ran into was SW freezing up every once in a while. What appeared to be a problem with the video card drivers, turned out to be a problem with the Microsoft mouse software. I uninstalled the software and the computer returned to running just fine. I was surprised to find that the mouse software could cause the computer to freeze up, but apparently this is not an uncommon problem (especially with 3D packages, and especially with Microsoft mice…)

By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:53:00 +0000

@Ofer – Would love to hear a detailed review on your new machine… Any interest in sharing your experiences with our readers?

Been thinking about what to get next for a lappie!

By: Ofer

Ofer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:26:00 +0000

Karl, I've only had the computer for a couple of weeks, so I haven't had the opportunity to put it through extremely difficult task like running very large assemblies. If there are some bench marking tests you'd like me to run on the computer, let me know where I can find them and I'd be happy to run them and post the results.One problem I ran into was SW freezing up every once in a while. What appeared to be a problem with the video card drivers, turned out to be a problem with the Microsoft mouse software. I uninstalled the software and the computer returned to running just fine. I was surprised to find that the mouse software could cause the computer to freeze up, but apparently this is not an uncommon problem (especially with 3D packages, and especially with Microsoft mice…)

By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:53:00 +0000

@Ofer – Would love to hear a detailed review on your new machine… Any interest in sharing your experiences with our readers?Been thinking about what to get next for a lappie!

By: Ofer

Ofer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:15:00 +0000

64608YG
see following link:
http://www5.pc.ibm.com/europe/products.nsf/$wwwPartNumCompare/_NH38Zxx?OpenDocument&compare=NH38Yxx

haven’t tried running Maya on it, but I imagine if it runs SW and Pro/e, it shouldn’t have a problem running Maya. There is a 3D settings preset specifically for running Maya on the video card (among many other 3D packages), so that it is supported. IBM is a much better build than Dell, has much better support, more reliable, and they don’t jones you on replacement parts (such as batteries etc.) — see the promos for the computer, they stand behind every word.

By: CROiga

CROiga — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:52:00 +0000

Ofer, can you tell us what was the actual T61p config, and have you tried running Maya on this machine?

By: Ofer

Ofer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:05:00 +0000

I ordered an M6300 back in October 2007 — it was supposed to arrive within 21 days… after two months of waiting, with no new confirmed date of delivery, I canceled my order (Dell seems to be in some type of serious supply problems).
I purchased an IBM T61p instead — (only draw-back is the size of the screen not being 17″), other than that it is an excellent computer — I’m running SolidWorks and Pro/E on it, and am very pleased… and this computer arrived within 14 days days exactly as promised!

By: CROiga

CROiga — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:52:00 +0000

Ofer, can you tell us what was the actual T61p config, and have you tried running Maya on this machine?

By: Ofer

Ofer — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:05:00 +0000

I ordered an M6300 back in October 2007 — it was supposed to arrive within 21 days… after two months of waiting, with no new confirmed date of delivery, I canceled my order (Dell seems to be in some type of serious supply problems).I purchased an IBM T61p instead — (only draw-back is the size of the screen not being 17"), other than that it is an excellent computer — I'm running SolidWorks and Pro/E on it, and am very pleased… and this computer arrived within 14 days days exactly as promised!

By: CROiga

CROiga — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:17:00 +0000

Hi Karl, thanks for a fast reply,...
I have a question for you, or maybe some other could reply...

As I was waiting so long for my M90 the guy in Dell (it`s a local store - yes there are some in my country LOL)gave me a brand new out of the box Dell Latitude D830 15.4" 1920x1200 Wuxga, T7500, 2Gb ram,...as replacement till my order gets here...
It`s bundled with all the widgets, and win vista 32bit.

The problem I confronted is that after some time of using the wireless connection to my ADSL router, the Intel PRO wireless 3945 card just stop working, and I find it impossible to connect again without rebooting,... I tried connecting using PCMCA Dlink wireles card and it doesn`t seem to have the same problem,....

Is this a win problem or maybe the card itself,.....
I`m asking this cos I ordered the same wireless as part of my new M6300

thanks for your help

By: Karl L. Gechlik

Karl L. Gechlik — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:05:00 +0000

Great to hear the comments still coming in! Anyone else have any good or bad experiences with the M6300?

By: CROiga

CROiga — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:59:00 +0000

Hi guys, I just placed an order to my M6300, and I went to the best config available, extreme processor, 4 Gigs of ram , too bad that there`s no better gx option available for M6300...

Initially I ordered M90 with 3500m, but I find myself waiting 4 months in vain , so I replaced my order with a brand new M6300...

can`t wait to lay my hands on this baby...

ps. my primary work is 3d modeling and animation in Maya, and that`s why I was so keen to order M90 with stronger graphic instead

I know there`re still not posts on the net about M6300 and it`s performance in Maya, but I`ll keep you posted when I got mine