Dell Precision 3530 i5 15.6 inch IPS SSD Quadro Black

Its a powerful CAD workstation

With a multi-core CPU and dedicated graphics card, the Precision 3530 has everything you need to create the most stunning, realistic 3D designs. And the high resolution 15.6 inches screen is perfect for showing them off too.

Professional Video Production

A multi-core Intel Core i5-8400H sits at the heart of the Precision 3530, providing plenty of raw processing power for editing 4K high definition video. With a total storage capacity of 256 GB, the Precision 3530 ensures you have plenty of space to store your footage.

Great for photo editing

The powerful Intel Core i5 processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

Gaming

Whether your scoring on this year's FIFA or dominating on Fortnite, a basic laptop won't cut the mustard.

The 2.5 GHz  4 cores processor and NVIDIA Quadro P600 will ensure smooth gameplay and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Precision 3530 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Videos for fun

Whether you’re vlogging on YouTube, or putting together high-quality family videos, the Precision 3530 can meet your needs.

And when you’ve finished editing, the on-board Memory Card Reader makes it simple to transfer and share your video content with others

Give your Images the professional touch

The Precision 3530 is a high spec machine for professional photo and graphics work. Boasting a powerful 2.5 GHz processor and 16 GB RAM, along with a NVIDIA Quadro P600 dedicated graphics card, this laptop will help you achieve the very best results.

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

With its wide selection of ports the Precision 3530 sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 256 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

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

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

With a 10116 CPU and 16 GB of RAM, the Precision 3530 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, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i5-8400H, (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.

Also, its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i5-8400H processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'!

The Precision 3530 makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Precision 3530 can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.5 GHz processor is ideal. With 8.88 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

Designed to be carried about, the Precision 3530 can be used everywhere in your home thanks to its 8.88 hours battery life.

The 8.88 hours battery life in the Precision 3530 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The 8.88 hours battery life in the Precision 3530 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

With a great run time of approximately 8.88 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

The 8.88 hours battery life in the Precision 3530 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Get straight to work on site with the Precision 3530. A 8.88 hours battery life means you don’t have to start the day hunting for a free power socket.

Suits your occasional mobility

The Precision 3530 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 2.03 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 Precision 3530 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

When delivering presentations, you need to be sure you can connect to the meeting room projector or screen. The 1 offers several different display ports to make sure everyone can see your slideshow.

Numeric Key Pad

Working with numbers is important to you, so we've made sure this laptop comes a full featured keyboard. 

Slick package

The Precision 3530 combines style and power to create a laptop that really stands out. Clean lines, high quality materials and a pristine finish ensure that this machine will turn heads.

Lively and charming package

When you want to stand out from the crowd, the Precision 3530 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average laptop

Looks like your everyday laptop

Whether you want to blend in, or have a laptop that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the Precision 3530 fits the bill.

Looks very professional

The Precision 3530 has got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment.

Very stylized look

The Precision 3530 comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices.

Package that suits a Gamer

Combining style and ergonomics, the Precision 3530 is built for hardcore gaming on the move.