DELL 3450

MPN: M96KV  |  EAN: 5397184875568  |  Model: 3450
Outstanding
Best at: College (Students) Basic Video Editing Pro Music Production

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DELL 3450 - M96KV Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Casual Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Just Right
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Very Good
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Outstanding
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
13 to 14 Inches
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

Resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixels means you can work in greater detail

Running editing programs such as photoshop is possible due to the inclusion of 16 GB of RAM and the 10 cores-core processor.

Even more, you can render your image and design work with ease as this laptops comes with a robust graphics card with a strong 3Dmark benchmark score of 2605.

In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the 3450 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ax WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

High quality video on your 3450's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 16 GB GB RAM, and a Intel Core i7 CPU, the 3450 delivers great results.

Music and Audio

The 3450 provides a great playground to create homemade tracks, mixes and audio effects. It offers ample storage for your music files with a total capacity of 512 GB. Also, the i7-1355U processor gives sufficient power for converting your work into various music file formats.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports the 3450 sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 512 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Book keeping

The 14 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your DELL's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the 3450 is a very capable option. It's 10 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

Emulating a full-blown virtual server environment requires plenty of grunt. The 3450 uses a i7-1355U CPU and 16 GB RAM to power multiple VMs and your dev tools simultaneously.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your i7-1355U processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The 3450 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ax WiFi connectivity.

A sizeable drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the 3450.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 5 GHz processor is ideal. With battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Suits your occasional mobility

The 3450 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.5 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The 3450 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The 3450’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the 3450 is a safe bet.

Looks very professional

The 3450 has got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.

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Technical Specifications

DELL 3450 - M96KV Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Grey
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 250 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 700:1
Display HD Type FHD
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 14 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 10 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model i7-1355U
Processor Speed 5 GHz
Processor Threads 12
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 512 GB
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Audio
Sound System MaxxAudio Pro
Networking
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ax
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4
Microphone 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 3
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 2.07 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Language UK English
Keyboard Spill Resistant Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 11 Pro
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Wedge
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 21.943 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.768 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.934 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 32.217 cm
Weight 1.5 kg