DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IGZO IPS SSD Quadro Silver

MPN: PRM5520HN0C2  |  EAN: 0884116280859  |  Model:

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DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IGZO IPS SSD Quadro Silver - PRM5520HN0C2 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
3D Design (CAD)
Just Right
Pro Video Editing
Outstanding
Amateur Photo Editing
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Very Good
Hardcore Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Outstanding
Watching Movies
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Pro Graphic Design
Very Good
Simple Music Editing
Outstanding
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Front-end Development
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Very Good
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Very Good
Carrying All the Time
Just Right
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Very Good
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Touchscreen
Outstanding

Its a powerful CAD workstation

From running visual & structural simulations to rendering you next animated or VR showpiece, this laptop's multi-core CPU and its production-focused GPU (the NVIDIA Quadro M1200 ) can help share your ideas in vivid detail.

Professional Video Production

A multi-core Intel Core i7-7820HQ sits at the heart of the , providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 512 GB, the ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

The Dell powerful Intel Core i7 processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

Gaming

Basic games might need more than basic hardware. The is a good choice for casual gamers, offering enough CPU power, RAM and storage to get the job done – hardcore gamers may need something a little meatier though.

It's good for academic research

Light, portable, and full-featured, the is ideal for carrying between offices and libraries. You’ll have all the tools you need to research and write outstanding research papers and theses.

All about the Films!

In addition to its excellent Advanced screen, this laptop comes with a 3840 x 2160 pixels resolution ensuring scenes pop with colour and great fidelity. Also, while watching in the dark, you can start, stop and skip through scenes using the backlit keyboard.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 3840 x 2160 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 delivers great results.

Give your Images the professional touch

The on-board Memory size of 16 GB and the quad-core Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor on this laptop allows you to quickly convert high ppi image formats and rapidly iterate through your concepts.

The NVIDIA Quadro M1200 graphics card offers extra power for rendering your creative work on to your spacious 15.6 inches display. 

The screen built with IGZO IPS technology gives you vivid colours and great viewing angles whilst the 3840 x 2160 pixels resolutions provides the necessary detail.

It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another.

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

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 2.9 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

The 15.6 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

With a 9457 CPU and 16 GB of RAM, the is ideal for front-end development. Whether you’re coding basic HTML5, or working with more complex JavaScript frameworks, this laptop has everything you need.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various dev environments. The sports an Intel Core i7-7820HQ , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7820HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

Surf the web at speed thanks to the ’s speedy b/g/n/ac WiFi interface.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 12 hours battery life, the offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

For anyone who works on the road, or outside the office, portability is everything. With a battery life of 12 hours, the can go the distance for you while working on the move.

Lightweight and compact, the boasts 12 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

With a great run time of approximately 12 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

If you’re always on the move around your office, you need a laptop that moves with you. The offers 12 hours of battery life so you can swap desks as much as you like between charges.

Get straight to work on site with the . A 12 hours battery life means you don’t have to start the day hunting for a free power socket.

Suits your occasional mobility

As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2 kg weight should suit your needs just fine.

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 works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Presentations

Ensure everyone can see your presentation with the 1 . With an 1 and several you will always be able to connect to an external projector or screen.

Looks like your everyday laptop

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

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Technical Specifications

DELL Precision 5520 i7 15.6 inch IGZO IPS SSD Quadro Silver - PRM5520HN0C2 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black, Silver
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display Brightness 400 cd/m²
Display HD Type 4K Ultra HD
Display Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display Size 15.6 inches
Display Technology Name IGZO IPS
Display Touchscreen Yes
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7
Processor Model Intel Core i7-7820HQ
Processor Speed 2.9 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Speed 2400 MHz
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 512 GB
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA Quadro M1200
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Audio
Sound System MaxxAudio Pro
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.2
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 1.4
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports 2
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Frame Rate 30 fps
Camera Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
Camera Resolution (Numeric) 0.92 MP
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 12 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 23.53 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 1.11 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.15 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.68 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.7 cm
Weight 2 kg
Certifications & Compliance
Energy Star Certified Yes