subject: Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer Detail [print this page] Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer Detail
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 $2,007 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 $1,139, 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.
Price as reviewed / Starting price
$2,007 / $1,139
Processor
2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400
Memory
2GB, 667MHz DDR2
Hard drive
160GB 7,200rpm
Chipset
Mobile Intel P45
Graphics
Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M
Operating System
Windows Vista Business
Dimensions (WDH)
13.1x9.4x1.2 inches
Screen size (diagonal)
14.1 inches
System weight / Weight with AC adapter
5.7/6.6 pounds
Category
Mainstream
Battery
dell Inspiron 6400 battery,
dell Inspiron E1505 battery,
dell Inspiron 1501 battery
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.
