14 DAY TRIAL // There was a time when Windows was the main operating system of choice for PC makers worldwide, but given the improvements that Linux distros received in the last few years, more and more companies started looking at open-source alternatives for their products.
Dell is one of the companies that have already launched Ubuntu-powered devices, and today it announces a new lineup of 5 Precision computers that come with the same operating system pre-installed.
First of all, it’s the new Dell Precision 5720 all-in-one computer whose price starts at $1,699 and comes with a 27-inch display. The device offers a choice of multiple Intel Core and Xeon processors and is equipped with AMD Radeon Pro graphics, becoming one of the most powerful all-in-one devices on the market.
Then, it’s the Precision 5520 laptop which Dell says is “the world’s thinnest, lightest, smallest 15-inch mobile workstation.” It comes in several hardware configurations, with a top Anniversary Edition featuring an Intel Core i7 chip, 8GB RAM, and a special-edition Abyss anodized brushed aluminum.
Optimized for developers
The Dell Precision 3520, on the other hand, starts at $999 and is supposed to be a more affordable workstation, with the top-of-the-range model this time featuring an Intel Core i7 chip, 16GB RAM, 2TB storage and 15.6-inch display. This model can also be ordered with Windows 10.
Those who’re ready to spend a little bit more on a laptop can go for the new Precision 7520, which also comes with Ubuntu pre-installed and features powerful hardware like an Intel Core i7 chip for the top version, 32GB RAM, but only 256GB SSD storage. Again, Windows 10 is offered as an option.
And last but not least, it’s the Dell Precision 7720, which is available with a 17-inch screen, up to Intel Core i7 processor, 32GB RAM, and 512GB SSD storage. The most powerful version can be purchased for $3,499, so it’s quite a pricey device.
Canonical says these systems are “developed by and for developers,” and their prices certainly point this way, as home users don’t typically need so much processing power unless they play games, in which case they should buy specifically-optimized gaming gear.
