Key Takeaways
1. Dell has launched new devices based on the Panther Lake architecture, including a 14-inch laptop with a Tandem OLED display.
2. The Pro 5 Micro mini-PC (PCM1260) is compact at 182 x 178 x 36 mm and resembles its predecessor, the Pro Micro QCM1250, priced at $849.99.
3. The Pro 5 Micro supports up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM with speeds ranging from 5,600 MT/s to 7,200 MT/s, and includes dual M.2 2280 slots for PCIe 4.0 storage.
4. Processor options for the Pro 5 Micro include the 8-core Core Ultra 5 335 vPro and the 16-core Core Ultra 7 366H vPro.
5. The Pro 5 Micro will launch on March 31 in the U.S., with pricing details yet to be announced, and it features multiple connectivity ports.
Dell has unveiled several new devices today that are based on the Panther Lake architecture, which includes a 14-inch laptop featuring a Tandem OLED display. Furthermore, the company has made improvements to its Pro 5 Micro mini-PC. The new Pro 5 Micro (PCM1260) closely resembles the Pro Micro QCM1250, which is currently priced at $849.99 on Amazon, and it crams a lot of power into a compact size of 182 x 178 x 36 mm.
Specifications and Features
The Pro 5 Micro will be offered with a maximum of 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, with speeds of 5,600 MT/s, 6,400 MT/s, or even 7,200 MT/s. Dell has also included dual M.2 2280 slots for PCIe 4.0 storage in addition to the SO-DIMM slots. Moreover, this new mini-PC comes with an M.2 2230 slot that will be initially equipped with modems compatible with Bluetooth 5.3/Wi-Fi 6E or Bluetooth 6.0/Wi-Fi 7.
Processor Options and Power Supply
Dell intends to offer the Pro 5 Micro powered by either the 8-core Core Ultra 5 335 vPro or the more powerful 16-core Core Ultra 7 366H vPro. Additionally, the mini-PC can be connected to power via a 4.5 mm barrel connection that supplies 90 W, or it can use a USB Type-C adapter with a capacity of 100 W. The official launch date for the Pro 5 Micro is set for March 31 in the United States, but the pricing details are still not available. The compact mini-PC will come equipped with a variety of ports.