Pick ‘n’ Choose from DELL – The E6400
The much alleged Dell Latitude E series come into views that its close to let loose. This weekend the Latitude E6400 ruggedized adaptation laptop proved up on Dell.com where its in reality configurable and accessible for obtain.Design
Dell has specified more concentration to the approach of the new-fangled variants and the E6400 has more personality than its precursor. The preliminary thought on picking up the E6400 is that it not presently feels rock-hard but is rock-solid. Dell has not picked for the admired cram shape and the breadth is almost unvarying. The paint finish is neither lusterless nor shiny finish but somewhere in stuck between. The display flipside has a brushed metal finish to append a little style.
Performance
Deciding on the arrangement is fraction of the fun with trading a Dell. I determined the P8600 was at the right summit of the performance-value curve. Im not into 3D games so I favored the lower power utilization of the Intel GPU. The LED backlit WXGA+ display was a must while the backlit keyboard will most likely appear handy when Im working somewhere where theres a power cut. The 160GB HDD was the most excellent alternative on Dells capability/presentation/value curve (Ive by now got a 320GB HDD which Ill budge over). 1GB RAM seemed the most excellent pricing choice since I could get 2GB in a different place for the cost of Dells 1GB upgrade. I opted for the Express Card slot in view of the fact that I could, if required; get an adaptor to be capable to utilize my old PC cards. I required a microphone and on the UK design the microphone and webcam come collectively.
Device Manager reveals the display as LPL0140 (LG-Philips - is this the similar panel as in the T400?). At full intensity it is stunning and my 1st notion is that this screen is well worth the additional cost. The optical drive is a super-slim 9.5mm (3/8") chunky unit with an SATA connector. I selected for the DVD burner and the abounding drive was a SATA PLDS (Philips Liteon) DU-8A2S. It has the complete set of DVD burning amenities. The 2 big grilles each on either side of the keyboard advocate a liberal loudspeaker stipulation. However, closer examination divulges that the surface finish is mostly enhancing with one diminutive (about 12mm or 0.5") speaker on either side having to do all the labor.
Overall
Dell sharpened our appetites for the innovative E-series Latitudes through a few "leaks" at the internet portals and blogs in March 2008. Among the features which wedged my attention were the 14.1" WXGA+ LED backlit exhibit, a target entry mass of 2kg (4.25lb), an eSATA port and a backlit keyboard. Overall now when the product materializes it still drives the same feeling of contend throughout. Think and decide the combo you need.
Pros
+ Loads of options in configurations
+ Test unit quick and snappy
+ Real handy display
Cons
- Design not all that modern
- Typical Dell old house
Value For Money
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