July 6, 2019 Update — Now available:
Dell Precision 5540 mobile workstation, developer edition
Dell Precision 7540 mobile workstation, developer edition
Dell Precision 7740 mobile workstation, developer edition
Earlier this month we introduced the entry-point system in Dell’s next generation of Ubuntu-based Precision mobile workstations.
Today we are announcing the rest of the line: the Precision 5540, Precision 7540 and Precision 7740. If mobile power is what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place. And if AI is your need, the Precision 7540 and 7740 might just be what you’ve been looking for.
Dell Precision 5540 mobile workstation, developer edition
A quick overview
Precision 5540 mobile workstation — Starting at 3.9lbs, this svelte but powerful machine features up to Intel® Xeon® E or 9th Gen Intel® Core™ 8-core processors along with 4TB of storage and up to 64GB of memory. And if professional-grade graphics are what you need, the 5540 can support up to an NVIDIA Quadro T2000 (4GB).
Precision 7540 mobile workstation – The 5540’s big brother, the Precision 7540 can accelerate heavy workflows with up to 3200MHz SuperSpeed memory or impressive capacity – up to 128GB of 2666MHz ECC memory. When it comes to processors it features up to Intel® Xeon® E or 9th Gen Intel® Core™ 8-core processors.
Precision 7740 mobile workstation – This mobile monster has been updated to feature up to the latest Intel® Xeon® E or 9th Gen Intel® Core™ 8-core processors. The 7740 comes with up to 128GB of ECC memory, and a large PCIe SSD storage capacity (up to 8TB). It also boasts the latest NVIDIA Quadro RTX graphics, up to the RTX5000, deliver real-time ray tracing and graphics-based AI acceleration. Additional options include next-generation AMD Radeon™ Pro.
A closer look at the specs:
Dell Precision 5540 mobile workstation, developer edition
Our smallest, thinnest, and lightest 15” mobile workstation
- Latest Intel® Core™ and Xeon® 8-core processors
- Up to NVIDIA Quadro® T2000 4GB graphics
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS preloaded
- Certified for Red Hat 8.0
- DDR4 memory speeds- up to 64GB 2666MHz
- Expandable storage options up to 4TB
- Optional UHD touch w/100% Adobe RGB, now 500nits or OLED display w/100% DCI-P3 color gamut.
- NEW aluminum color options
- IR camera option & HD camera moved to top of the bezel
- Starting at 3.9lbs
Dell Precision 7540 mobile workstation, developer edition
Our most powerful 15” mobile workstation
Dell Precision 7540 mobile workstation, developer edition
- Latest Intel® Core™ and Xeon® 8-core processors (on Xeon and i9)
- Latest Radeon Pro™ and NVIDIA Quadro® professional graphics
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS preloaded
- Certified for Red Hat 8.0
- Memory speeds up to 3200MHz SuperSpeed and large memory capacity up to 128GB
- Reliable Memory Technology Pro
- Massive PCIe SSD storage capacity up to 6TB, RAID, FIPS encryption
- Long battery life option
- NEW optional HDR400 UHD display
- NEW optional aluminum LCD cover
- Ready for AR/VR and AI
- IR Camera option
- Starting at 5.6lbs
Dell Precision 7740 mobile workstation, developer edition
Our most powerful mobile workstation
- Latest Intel® Core™ and Xeon® 8-core processors (on Xeon and i9)
- Radeon Pro™ and NVIDIA Quadro® RTX professional graphics
- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS preloaded
- Certified for Red Hat 8.0
- Fast memory speeds up to 3200MHz SuperSpeed and large memory capacity up to 128GB
- Reliable Memory Technology Pro
- PCIe SSD storage capacity up to 8TB, RAID, FIPS Encryption
- Long battery life option
- Up to an UHD IGZO display – 100% Adobe color gamut
- Ready for VR/AR and AI
- IR Camera option
4th Generation and beyond
What started 5+ years ago as a blog post explaining how to get Ubuntu up and running on the Precision M3800 soon became a line of mobile workstations. With today’s announcement, project Sputnik’s Ubuntu-based mobile workstation line is now in its 4th generation.
What’s next for project Sputnik? Stay tuned…
Extra-credit reading
- New Dell Precision Workstations Deliver Intelligent Performance for the Most Demanding Applications – Press release:
- Dell Launches Linux-Loaded Precision 3540 Laptop Starting At ~$700 USD – Phoronix – May 1, 2019
- Dell Precision 3540 and 3541 ‘Developer Edition’ mobile workstations … BetaNews-May 2, 2019
- Dell Unveils New Ubuntu Linux-Powered Precision Mobile Workstations – Hot Hardware-May 2, 2019
- Dell announces new Precision 3540 and 3541 mobile workstations – Neowin-Apr 30, 2019
- Dell’s latest Precision mobile workstations weigh as little as 4 pounds – Liliputing-Apr 30, 2019
- Creative Commons Search Is Now Out of Beta, Dell Announces Two … – Linux Journal-May 1, 2019
- Dell Precision 3540 je nový pracovní notebook s Ubuntu – Root.cz-May 3, 2019
- Dell renueva algunos de sus portátiles con Ubuntu preinstalado – MuyLinux-May 3, 2019
- Dell bringt günstige Whiskey-Lake-Workstations mit Ubuntu – Golem.de-May 2, 2019
- [图]戴尔Precision 3540/3541开发者版本发布预装Ubuntu 18.04系统 – cnBeta-May 2, 2019
- 戴尔发布Precision 3540/3541笔记本工作站新品 – 搜狐-Apr 30, 2019
- Dell Precision 3540 e Precision 3541, workstation mobile aggiornate
- Ubuntu Linux 18.04 LTS comes to Dell Precision 5530 and 3530 … – BetaNews-Dec 18, 2018
- Dell Precision 3540/3541: мобильные рабочие станции начального … – 3DNews-May 1, 2019
- Dell анонсирует новые мобильные рабочие станции Precision … – информационные агенства (Блог)-Apr 30, 2019
- Dell actualiza sus portátiles Latitude, Vostro y Precision – MuyComputer-May 2, 2019
- Dell präsentiert neue 2019 Latitudes, Precisions und Vostros – Notebookcheck-May 1, 2019
- Dell rinnova le workstation Dell Precision 3540 e Dell Precision 3541 … – TuttoTech.net-Apr 30, 2019
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