Dell Reimagines Commercial PCs with New Sleek and Powerful Designs

Dell Technologies introduces a transformed commercial portfolio spanning Dell Pro notebooks, Dell Pro Precision workstations, desktops, monitors and client peripherals.

Thinner, lighter, and more powerful, the new lineup brings a bold, refined design language to commercial devices—prioritizing sleeker silhouettes, premium materials and modern details that elevate everyday productivity. With advances in cooling, power efficiency and support for on-device AI, the portfolio delivers improved performance and long battery life in more portable form factors, enabling a consistent, elevated experience for everyone from frontline workers to senior executives.

Why it matters

Users want sleek, powerful devices. IT needs security, manageability, and budget discipline. Dell’s reimagined commercial portfolio delivers both. Advanced engineering—modular architecture, improved thermals, AI-ready silicon—allows thinner, lighter designs that maintain enterprise-grade performance and control. Organizations can now deploy modern hardware that professionals prefer without compromising on the standards IT demands.

Dell Pro notebooks: Thinner. Lighter. More powerful.

The all-new Dell Pro notebook lineup delivers the performance business users need for everyday productivity: running multiple applications simultaneously; real-time collaboration on video calls or whiteboards; manipulating large datasets and using AI assistants. Available with the latest Intel Core™ Ultra Series 3 and AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 processor options, users have powerful on-device AI, long battery life and Copilot+ PC experiences. Dell’s new modular design approach shrinks the motherboard to create room for larger fans and better thermals, packs more energy into smaller batteries and supports a wider range of silicon options within the same chassis. This flexibility gives organizations more configuration options within the design and faster responsiveness in a dynamic silicon market, even in supply-constrained environments. Additional Intel Core Series 3 systems will be introduced at a later date.

The Dell Pro notebooks include Dell Pro Premium, designed for executives and customer-facing managers who are frequently on-the-go. which sets a new standard for executive-class notebooks. Up to 7% thinner than the previous generation in a sleek form factor, the 14-inch laptop features a lightweight magnesium alloy chassis finished in magnetite. The Tandem OLED display option provides exceptional color and contrast, and the 8MP HDR camera offers remarkable video call quality. As the lightest Dell Pro laptop, Dell Pro Premium sets a new standard for executive-class notebooks.

Dell Pro 7 is built for consultants and sales professionals who refuse to choose between portability and capability. Combining versatility with design, these are the thinnest 13- and 14-inch commercial laptops and 2-in-1s in their class. Now up to 18% thinner than the previous generation Dell Pro 7 features an elegant aluminum chassis with the performance to handle demanding business applications. The sleek edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass touchscreen with up to 500-nit display provides a beautiful viewing experience on the 2-in-1s—whether working on a client presentation at an office or in a cramped airline seat. With premium options for an elevated experience—such as OLED displays, up to 8MP cameras and battery-saving mini-LED backlight keyboard technology—customers can customize the experience to fit their user needs.

Dell Pro 5 offers the most scalable performance in its class. Organizations can configure these systems across a selection of Intel and AMD processor options, display choices, and memory and storage configurations to match their specific workflow requirements and IT standards. Available in 14- and 16-inch sizes, Dell Pro 5 is up to 12% thinner than the previous generation and up to 21% thinner than competing designs, providing mobility for users like financial analysts and project managers, while maintaining performance needed for business-critical applications. Brighter 400- and 500-nit displays with up to OLED improve visibility in any working environment, while the large 70Wh battery delivers extended runtime for long work sessions.

Dell Pro 3 delivers reliable business computing for administrative assistants or support specialists handling core productivity tasks—email, web applications, document creation and video conferencing—at maximum value. Starting at just 2.89 pounds in 14- and 16-inch form factors, the new metallic topcoat gives a smooth and scratch-resistant finish, and sleek and tapered profile provides a modern appearance. With WWAN, Wi-Fi 7, 400- and 500-nit display options, and long battery life, Dell Pro 3 packs notable features in a highly portable device.

Dell Pro 5 Micro Desktop: Compact and Powerful

Dell Pro’s growing desktop family adds the new Dell Pro 5 Micro, delivering desktop-class performance in an ultra-compact form factor designed for space-constrained environments. With integrated Type-C connectivity up to 100W power delivery-in, the Micro can be powered directly from a USB-C monitor, such as a Dell Pro P Monitor, minimizing cord clutter. As Dell’s first Copilot+ PC mainstream desktop, it delivers 50 TOPS NPU for low-power acceleration of AI workloads and supports memory speeds up to 7200 MT/s for smoother multitasking. The rest of the Dell Pro desktop family continues to ship this year.

Dell Pro Precision Workstations: Power Meets Refinement

Dell brings back Precision—now Dell Pro Precision—with industry-leading workstations designed for professionals who demand exceptional performance. As the global leader in workstations,[xii] Dell Pro Precision continues the same design-forward thinking while delivering greater capabilities for AI workloads, complex simulations and advanced rendering.

Dell Pro Precision 5S debuts as an entry point to the family, built for power users who need more than a business notebook can provide—engineers handling light CAD modeling, content creators doing video editing and designers working in graphic applications. Starting at 3.1 pounds, it’s Dell’s thinnest and lightest workstation ever [xiii] and features a sleek three-sided aluminum design, providing a polished, robust build. Available with 14‑ and 16‑inch display options and Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 featuring integrated Intel Arc™ Pro graphics with up to 12 Xe or AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 processors with AMD Radeon™ PRO graphics, it delivers high performance for business and industry applications in an ultra‑mobile form factor. The large integrated graphics engine and shared memory complex enable additional edge inferencing capabilities for AI workloads. ISV-certified and equipped with up to 64GB of 8533MT/s LPCAMM2 memory, it offers a cost-effective price point for bringing workstation capabilities to a broader range of users..

Dell Pro Precision 5 and 7 series mobile workstations with NVIDIA RTXTM Pro Blackwell Generation GPUs, announced at GTC, deliver workstation-class power in thinner, sleeker designs for advanced creation, rendering and accelerating AI workflows. Plus, the all-new designed Dell Pro Precision 9 T2/T4/T6 desktops power the most demanding workloads—3D CAD, complex AI development and simulations—with up to 15 PCIe slots accommodating up to five NVIDIA RTXTM Pro Blackwell Generation 300W GPUs.

Across the Portfolio: Built for IT

At the core, Dell continues to offer the world’s most secure and manageable commercial AI PCs,[xiv] simplifying IT management and helping product data from evolving threats. New quantum-resistant upgrades help protect BIOS and the root of trust against future cryptographic threats, while Halcyon on-the-box now makes Dell the only commercial PCs equipped for ransomware resilience. Dell’s standardized BIOS across silicon partners allows IT teams to deploy multiple processor types under a single image, while the industry-first cloud-based Intel vPro provisioning solution provides remote, zero-touch fleet deployment.

Modular designs and the use of recycled, renewable and low-emissions materials support customers’ sustainability ambitions and extend PC longevity. As the first PC manufacturer to introduce modular USB-C ports in commercial PCs, Dell now brings modular components, including USB-C ports, mainboards and customer replaceable batteries, to Dell Pro notebooks and select Dell Pro Precision mobile workstations. Dell also has the widest portfolio of commercial PCs with 100% recycled cobalt batteries.

Dell Pro P Monitors and Peripherals: Designed for How People Actually Work

Most professionals do not have dedicated desks anymore. They hot-desk, work remotely and jump between conference rooms. Dell’s expanded Pro P monitors and accessories lineup are designed for that reason.

Dell Pro P 34 USB-C Hub Conferencing Monitorcertified for Microsoft Teams and Zoom, turns any workspace into a virtual meeting-ready setup. Its Sony Starvis 5MP HDR camera delivers professional-grade clarity even in low light conditions, while AI auto-framing keeps users centered on-screen. Dual beamforming AI noise cancellation microphones cut user background noise for distraction-free conversations and a mechanical privacy shutter plus Windows Hello sign-in add security.

Dell Pro P 27 USB-C Hub Monitor is for users who do not require built-in conferencing features but want reliable performance. It offers an FHD IPS panel with up to 120Hz refresh rate and supports up to four monitors daisy chained. Silent Firmware Update completes updates up to 90% faster and runs silently during idle state, eliminating reboots, alerts and any disruptions to employee productivity.

All Dell Pro P Monitors are TÜV Rheinland 4-star certified for eye comfort, made with up to 95% post-consumer recycled plastic and meet ENERGY STAR®, EPEAT Gold and latest TCO Certified Edge standards.

 

New peripherals complete the setup:

  • Dell Pro 5 Wired Fingerprint ESS Mouse provides advanced, hardware-level protection through Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS) for Windows Hello authentication, making it more secure against malicious attacks. This mouse is a fast, convenient and secure alternative to long complex passwords.
  • Dell Pro 7 Slim Keyboard and Mouse are a full-size keyboard and mouse combo that deliver quiet keys, silent clicks, precise tracking and industry-leading battery life up to 48 months on the keyboard, 36 months on the mouse.[xxii]
  • Dell Pro 7 Rechargeable Compact Keyboard and Mouse combine a compact design with supercapacitor technology for exceptional battery life. A quick five-second charge delivers a day of use, while a full charge in under five minutes powers the keyboard for up to three months and the world’s lightest non-Lithium-ion rechargeable mouse for up to 1.5 months.

Together, these systems form a cohesive commercial portfolio for modern hybrid work with on-device AI.

Rob Bruckner, president, Client Solutions Group, Dell Technologies: “At CES, we showed what’s possible when consumer design and innovation come together. Today, we’re proving we can scale that same strategy across our entire commercial portfolio – and do it fast. IT leaders can deploy sleek and modern devices users actually want to use at every level of the organization, along with improved performance, without sacrificing the manageability, security or value they demand.”

Pat Moorhead, CEO, founder and chief analyst, Moorhead Insights & Strategy “Enterprise buyers are navigating a major PC refresh cycle with rising demands for security, manageability and workload flexibility. As CIOs prioritize long-term value, they are focusing on systems that align to specific workloads, offer silicon choice and can be deployed consistently across distributed environments. Supply chain volatility and longer planning cycles are also driving interest in platforms that reduce procurement risk while maintaining standardization. Dell’s engineering and design updates across its commercial PC portfolio deliver on these dynamics, combining multiple silicon options with enterprise-grade security and manageability to give buyers greater flexibility as they plan and standardize their endpoint environments.”

 

 

Availability

  • Dell Pro 14 Premium will be available on March 31.
  • Dell Pro 3 14/16, Dell Pro 5 14/16 and Dell Pro 7 13/14 notebooks will be available in May.
  • Dell Pro 5 Micro will be available on March 31.
  • Dell Pro Precision 7 14/16 with Intel integrated graphics will be available on March 31.
  • Dell Pro Precision 5 Series 14/16 and 7 Series 14/16 mobile workstations with NVIDIA RTXTM PRO Blackwell Generation GPUs will be available in May.
  • Dell Pro Precision 5S mobile workstations will be available in May.
  • Dell Pro Precision 9 T2/T4/T6 will be available in May.
  • Dell Pro P 34/27/24 USB-C Hub Conferencing Monitor (P3426WEB/P2726DEB/ P2426HEB) and Pro P 34/27/24 USB-C Hub Webcam Monitor (P3426WEV, P2726DEV, P2426HEV) are now available for sale globally.
  • Dell Pro P 27/24 USB-C Hub Monitor (P2726HE, P2426HE) and Dell Pro P 24 16:10 USB-C Hub Monitor (P2426E) are now available for sale globally.
  • Dell Pro 7 Slim Keyboard and Mouse (KM726) are now available for sale globally (launch dates vary by region).
  • Dell Pro 5 Wired Fingerprint ESS Mouse (MS526C) is now available for sale in North America (launch dates vary by region).
  • Dell Pro 7 Rechargeable Compact Keyboard and Mouse (KM746) will be available starting April 16 in North America (launch dates vary by region).

Vodafone: Best mobile Internet performance in Ireland 2025

Vodafone leads mobile Internet performance in Ireland for 2025, according to the annual nPerf barometer. This edition reveals strong competition on download speeds and consistent performance across all operators on the 5G network.

Vodafone leads with a score of 98,198 nPoints. With speeds of 94.48 Mbps in download bitrate and 28.02 Mbps in upload bitrate, the operator delivers optimal latency (32.77 ms), ideal for online gaming and real-time communications. Leader in browsing (80.33%) and video streaming (80.16%), it ensures a balanced user experience across all usage scenarios.

Three follows closely with 93,691 nPoints. Speeds reach 116.48 Mbps in download bitrate (first in the market) and 20.56 Mbps in upload bitrate. The operator achieves solid performance in video streaming (77.63%, 2nd place).

Eir completes the podium with 88,447 nPoints and delivers competitive download speeds of 84.06 Mbps. The operator achieves strong browsing performance (77.96%, 2nd place), ensuring smooth web navigation for users.

Measurements conducted via the nPerf application on Android and iOS.

“The Irish market displays healthy competition with solid streaming and browsing experiences across all operators, particularly on the 5G network”, says Sébastien de Rosbo, CEO of nPerf.

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Bring fun to life with the new instax mini Link 3 photo printer

FUJIFILM Europe GmbH, Imaging Solutions Division, is set to launch the new instax mini Link 3™ instant photo printer, designed to transform your everyday moments into vibrant, colorful instax™ mini photos. This innovative product, an update to the highly popular instax mini Link 2™ printer, combines cutting-edge technology with playful features, making it the perfect companion for capturing, printing and sharing life’s moments simply in fun & creative ways. 

Available in three on-trend colors – Sage Green, Clay White, and Rose Pink – the textured and easy-to-hold instax mini Link 3™ printer is designed to be as mobile as your smartphone, allowing you to print photos simply and effortlessly from anywhere. Adorned with three unique LED lights on the front to tell you what the printer is doing, this instant photo printer is both functional and stylish. The printer also supports the instax Pal™ digital camera for direct print and features a USB-Type C port for easy charging.

Pricing and Availability:

Fujifilm’s instax mini Link 3™ instant photo printer will be available at a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of EUR 130.00 (incl. VAT). It is expected to be available for purchase across Europe on 28th August 2024. Available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide or visit https://www.instax.ie/printers/mini-link-3/

Launching new instax mini film “SPRINKLES”Fujifilm is also thrilled to announce the launch of the new instax™ mini film “SPRINKLES.” Inspired by the new instax AiR Studio™ effects, the film features a colorful sprinkle pattern reminiscent of cakes, ice cream, and other sweets. The silver sprinkles have a metallic sheen that accentuates the design, making the film both colorful, fun and eye-catching.

The SPRINKLES film pairs perfectly with the instax mini Link 3™ printer’s distinctive instax AiR Studio™ and Click to Collage modes, adding that extra touch of fun and creativity to your instant photos.

Pricing and Availability:

The new instaxmini film “SPRINKLES” will be launched on the same date, 28th August 2024, at a manufacturer suggested retail price of EUR 10.50 (incl, VAT). Available at Fujifilm stockists nationwide or visit https://www.instax.ie/film/

instax UP!™ Smartphone App Update

And that’s not it! Fujifilm also announces an update to its free, downloadable instax UP!™ App. An App designed for instax™ users to digitally scan, import, organize, and store their photos in one place, regardless of which Fujifilm instax™ instant film, camera or printer product they use. 

The latest addition to the instax UP!™ App is the introduction of “instax Days™”, a new calendar function where your scanned-in instax™ photos are automatically dated and added to a calendar. Users know the date of key moments instantly, as well as can modify dates.  

The updated instax UP!™ App is available today.

For more product information, visit www.instax.ie

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Tech Review – Twelve South HiRise 3 Deluxe luxury 3-in-1 charging stand for Apple devices

Twelve South is a brand we have been testing products for some time now and when it comes to Apple products these guys offer premium accessories to match your premium priced Apple goods. Today we check out their latest edition of the HiRise 3 Deluxe which is their latest offering and back in 2019 we checked out their 2-in-1 wireless charger and now they have upped the game.

The HiRise 3 Deluxe 3-in-1 charging stand allows users to connect their iPhone in both portrait and landscape modes, delivering up to 15W of fast wireless charging.  It allows users to connect their iPhone in both portrait and landscape mode (perfect for StandBy mode in iOS 17), delivering up to 15W of fast MagSafe wireless charging.

Additionally, it offers fast-charge for the Apple Watch and a 7.5W wireless charger in the base for AirPods or a second compatible phone. I have tested other Qi enabled devices and all worked fine with no issues on the product.

With this product you not only save on space but cable this is portable and can be brought with you if you wish to do so, it could also act as another screen beside your laptop to check emails and social media and it is charging while doing so, it is high enough to leave standing beside your desktop or laptop and you can also consume media.

The build quality is top notch here again and you would not expect anything less from the company, it looks great on any desk or bedside locker although it is on the higher end of pricing for similar products it is the better one and metter quality and I have tested several similar products that cost much less but they do not last and this one is built like a tank and will last.

HiRise 3 on locker where you can still interact with notifications and more.

Features

  • Wirelessly charge iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods (or second phone) from one single outlet – 40W International Power Adapter included
  • Adjust iPhone angle in portrait or landscape to view notifications, videos or turn your iPhone into a bedside clock in StandBy Mode
  • Built with official 15W MagSafe Charger for iPhone, Apple Watch Fast Charger, and a Qi-certified 7.5W wireless charger for AirPods or a second phone
  • Space-saving vertical design has a footprint smaller than an iPhone Pro Max

 

HiRise 3 Deluxe is available from Apple UK for £149.99 or can be pre-ordered now from www.twelvesouth.eu.

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Tech Review – Jisulife Neck Fan Pro 3

Not so long ago we had a scorcher of a few weeks and hopefully not the last but now as this review goes out it is on the cool side which is is what the latest from Jisulife has on offer with their Neck Fan Pro 3 earlier we tested out the Handheld Fan Pro 1s and Neck Fan Pro 1 which literally saved my life as I am not a huge fan of the heat and they worked a treat and anyone that seen them first knda scoffed them however once they tried them out they quickly changed their mind which was funny.

So now we have the newer model Neck Fan Pro3 which has of course additional features thrown in and all for the benefit of the user, the design is similar but some aesthetic changes yet still comfortable to wear and we still have the same top fan speed which is what keeps you cool and I mean cool these products really work folks trust me.

This time around we have got a four dimensional balanced air duct, air negative ions which purifies the air, reduces particulate matter by 99.99%, removes allergens,pollen, dust mites and more and kills bacteria with a steraliation rate of 99.98%, now I can’t prove this but you can certainly feel the air and it feels clean with no smell and better noise reduction this time around.

 

We have also got an infinite 100 toggle setting so you are in control to what suits you best but from using it top speed is best for me and of course it will have an effect on the battery but this time around we have got fast charge with 18W and a 6000 mAh battery to give us a longer time of use.

There is two buttons, one each side and a speed toggle and of course a USB-C port to charge and that is it nothing complicated no app just turn on and go and that is all there is to it and of course enjoy the cool clean air. The switches are for turning on the negative ion which also has an indicator light and the other for speed as mentioned with an LED display but this time the cover seems frosted and not as easy to see.

Negative ions, also known as “air vitamins,” can be generated in forests through waterfalls, streams, photosynthesis of plants, and ultraviolet rays from the sun. Negative ions have benefits for the human body, including purifying the blood, activating cells to enhance immune function, regulating the autonomic nervous system, and eliminating insomnia, headaches, and anxiety while preventing arteriosclerosis.

Features 

  • Millions of air negative ions, purifying respiration.
  • 100-speed infinite variable speed, customized to your preference.
  • Ultra-high battery capacity + super fast flash charging.
  • Ergonomic design, pressure-free and comfortable to wear.
  • Sound attenuation and reduction evaluation technology.

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