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robust security features
affordable professional laptop
decent battery life
comfortable keyboard
solid build quality
mediocre display quality
limited graphics performance
heavier design
average processor speed
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| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Product Type | Mobile workstation |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.91 cm x 23.625 cm x 2.2 cm |
| Weight | 1.83 kg |
| Colour | Black |
| DISPLAY Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | WLED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 141 |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle |
| PROCESSOR Dell Precision 3540 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core |
| Cache | 8 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes |
| Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
| MEMORY Dell Precision 3540 |
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| RAM | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 1 |
| STORAGE Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon Pro WX 2100 |
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| Video Memory | 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - HD |
| Camera Features | Fixed focus, 78.6 degrees, RGB camera |
| Image Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | Realtek ALC3254 |
| Audio Features | Output: MaxxAudio Pro |
| COMMUNICATIONS Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| BATTERY Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 68 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 90 Watt, 19.5 V, 4.62 A |
| INPUT Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes |
| Features | Multi-finger touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Interfaces |
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 LAN USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack HDMI |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) |
| SOFTWARE Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Multilingual User Interface (MUI) |
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| Software Included | Microsoft Office (Trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS Dell Precision 3540 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter |
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| Security | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader |
| Security Slot Type | Noble Wedge security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
| Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 80% (non-condensing) |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site |
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