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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer Detail

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you have a company laptop, chances are it’s either a Lenovo ThinkPad or a Dell Latitude–both brands are a common sight in cubicles and are capable performers for medium-to-large businesses. (Last year, Dell launched its Vostro line to cater to the smallest of small businesses. Vosto laptops feature essentially the same components as Dell’s consumer Inspiron line, plus some administrative software and a special technical support phone number.)

Now the Latitude line is getting a long-deserved makeover, and the most striking break from the traditional gray look is the new black brushed metal design. In a Latitude first, select models will soon be available in Regatta Blue and Regal Red (but not at launch).

The E6400 is powered by Intel’s Centrino 2 platform, and our ,007 review unit was packed with extras, from a backlit keyboard to a desktop-speed 7,200rpm hard drive. In typical Dell fashion, the starting price is a very reasonable ,139, but almost everything, from the fingerprint reader to the Webcam, to a built-in modem costs extra. That makes the starting price illusory for most buyers, but also lets you customize the system to an incredible degree.

Still, if you don’t need business-friendly features such as Intel’s vPro platform, a TPM chip, or a contactless Smart Card reader, Dell’s Vostro line might be more suited for your needs. And if you do need such features, it’s more than likely your IT staff will pick and configure a laptop for you. That being said, Dell has done an admirable job of updating its stodgy Latitude brand, and creating a business laptop that’s smart-looking enough to pull double-duty as your personal machine.

<DIV align=”center”> <DIV></DIV> <TABLE cellSpacing=”1″ cellPadding=”3″ width=”489″ bgColor=”#000000″ border=”0″> <TBODY> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD width=”199″>Price as reviewed / Starting price</TD> <TD width=”275″ align=”middle”>,007 / ,139</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Processor</TD> <TD align=”middle”>2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Memory</TD> <TD align=”middle”>2GB, 667MHz DDR2</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Hard drive</TD> <TD align=”middle”>160GB 7,200rpm</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Chipset</TD> <TD align=”middle”>Mobile Intel P45</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Graphics</TD> <TD align=”middle”>Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Operating System</TD> <TD align=”middle”>Windows Vista Business</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Dimensions (WDH)</TD> <TD align=”middle”>13.1×9.4×1.2 inches</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Screen size (diagonal)</TD> <TD align=”middle”>14.1 inches</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>System weight / Weight with AC adapter</TD> <TD align=”middle”>5.7/6.6 pounds</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Category</TD> <TD align=”middle”>Mainstream</TD> </TR> <TR bgColor=”#ffffff”> <TD>Battery</TD> <TD align=”middle”>dell Inspiron 6400 battery,dell Inspiron E1505 battery,dell Inspiron 1501 battery</TD> </TR> </TBODY> </TABLE></DIV>

The new E series is a stark departure from the familiar Latitude look, trading the tapered gray lid for a sharply squared-off design with an industrial brushed metal surface. The result is a much more modern feel, and it fits in with the usage model of a work laptop being your main machine and frequently traveling from home to office to cafe–the E6400 still has a professional look but can also fit in with high-end designer consumer laptops.

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We took the new Dell XPS 13 to the streets of San Francisco and placed it against our competitors. See what our customers said about the sleek design and powerful processors. See more information about the Dell Ultrabook Challenge here goo.gl www.dell.com Dell team members removed all brand logos from contesting Ultrabooks including the XPS 13, MacBook Air, Asus Zenbook, Acer Aspire 53, HP Folio, and the Toshiba Protégé Z830. Passers-by were invited to approach a Dell branded truck parked in highly trafficked locations ranging between the Ferry building and Fisherman’s Wharf to select their favorite Ultrabook for the following attributes: weight, materials, look, feel, heat distribution, and durability. Several hundred people participated in the Ultrabook Challenge, and most of them chose the Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook. Some popular features that were commonly called out were the edge-to-edge screen, compact size, Gorilla Glass, track pad, and backlit keyboard.
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