Dell Latitude E4200: a conservative laptop model
Laptops from Dell is first of all amazing quality. And it's hard to argue with that. American corporation Dell Inc. is considered the main competitor of Apple in the US and, perhaps, everyone knows how hard it is to compete with Apple products in terms of design and quality. This review is not about the notorious Studio, Inspiron, and Vostro lines. These series in the domestic market are much better known than the discreet Latitude series. Nevertheless, it is this series that meets all the standards and requirements of the corporate laptop model.
Laptop models Dell Latitude E4200 Is “a thin and light system designed for managers and employees who spend a lot of time on the road. A practical and reliable case, consisting of a magnesium alloy, as well as an economical ULV processor, a well-thought-out keyboard, and many more modern technologies will make working with this device much more interesting and enjoyable.
Dell Latitude E4200 design
If you need a creative laptop with LED inserts, backlights and other design "tricks", then the Dell Latitude E4200 will not be for you. The exterior of this laptop is very conservative and restrained. The mobile device looks somewhat angular. But despite all its untimeliness, the E4200 looks pretty attractive. The body of the laptop is made of high-strength magnesium alloy, covered with a durable paint-and-lacquer coating that will not scratch, scratch, rub, and also significantly sag under the pressure of the user's hands. The hinges that connect the two parts of the laptop are made of very durable metal. There are absolutely no complaints about the build quality of the Dell Latitude E4200 laptop - no, and cannot be.
You should pay attention to the weight and dimensions of this device. Together with a 4-section battery, the laptop weighs only 1 kilogram, and the dimensions of the Dell Latitude E4200 are also small (WxDxH) - 291x204x19.95 millimeters. This mobile laptop can be easily carried in a small bag. The exterior of the laptop, as well as its interior, is realized in black. The area for the wrists is a bit narrow; there are no indents on the sides of the keyboard at all. And so, there is practically nothing more to say about the appearance of this model. Dell Latitude E4200 laptop display The old-fashioned laptop we're reviewing isn't just about design. Modern laptop models are usually equipped with screens that are 16: 9 (cinematic), but the Dell Latitude E4200 has a 16:10 aspect ratio. Laptops were equipped with these liquid crystal matrices three or four years ago. The WXGA screen with LED backlighting, a diagonal of 12.1 inches and a resolution of 1280x800px, has a fairly high contrast ratio. The colors on the screen cannot be called particularly colorful and bright, but you should not expect an amazing image from the working model of the laptop. The only plus of this display is the excellent, both vertical and horizontal viewing angles. It is worth noting the fact that the Latitude E4200 is equipped with an LCD matrix of its own production by Dell Inc., referred to as Dell UltraSharp. Dell Latitude E4200 laptop: keyboard and touchpad This laptop model, although small, nevertheless, the size of the key block is very close to the standard size. The keyboard keys are exactly the same shape as a standard computer keyboard. When typing text documents, the tactile sensations are quite pleasant.Above the keyboard is a button that turns on the laptop (in fast boot mode), in a word - an additional Linux-based operating system is launched. With this operating system, you can view e-mail, contacts, calendar, web view, document view, and instant messaging. For this purpose, an additional ARM processor is used. In the same place, you can find LED indicators for the status of the laptop, as well as the usual power button of the device. But in the right corner, slightly below the keyboard, there is a scanner that scans the user's fingerprints. The touchpad has two separate mouse keys as well as scroll bars and is located just below the space bar. The touch pad of the device has excellent sensitivity, and therefore the cursor is positioned quite efficiently and easily. Dell Latitude E4200 laptop: processor and system performance Mobile device model Dell Latitude E4200 has at its disposal a low-voltage Core 2 Duo SU9600 processor from Intel. This 1.6 GHz 2-core processor is an entry-level processor for subnotebooks. This processor is based on the Penryn core, the second-level cache is 3072 kilobytes, and it is manufactured using a 45-nm process technology. The laptop has 2048 megabytes of DDR3 RAM, but this volume can be easily increased to 5 gigabytes by installing an additional memory line in a free slot. To store user information, the device has a 64 gigabyte SSD. This drive is more reliable and more compact than HDD. A hard disk with encryption support can also be installed on request. The laptop has a system called ControlVault that provides secure account information management within a zone of trust. The graphics system of the laptop of this model is represented by the integrated video controller GMA 4500MHD from Intel. This video adapter is able to "select" up to 256 megabytes from the total RAM. The laptop is preinstalled with the operating system Windows 7 Professional. Dell Latitude E4200 Interface Connectors & Ports The set of interface ports and connectors that this laptop has is striking in its variety. On the side faces of the laptop there is: one USB port that is shared with eSATA, another USB 2.0 connector, one IEEE1394 connector, VGA video output, Kensington Lock security port, two line-in audio connectors, Card Reader (supports MMC, SDHC, SD memory cards), ExpressCard / 34 slot as well as a smart card port and docking station connector. There is also an optical disc reader - Super Multi DVD drive. Physical protection of the laptop: cable lock slots, which are reinforced with magnesium alloy, as well as locks for the hard drive and disk drives. The wireless network will become available after activation of the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules (version 802.11b, g). This laptop model can be connected to a local network via an RJ-45 connector. It's just a pity that the laptop does not have a digital HDMI connector in its arsenal. Dell Latitude E4200 Notebook PC: Battery This mobile device is shipped with a 48 Wh 4-cell battery installed on it. With this battery, the laptop will be able to function without additional recharging of the battery for three hours. It is possible to install a reinforced six-section rechargeable battery on this laptop, with which the device will work for five hours. Like any device, the laptop model Dell Latitude E4200 has both a number of advantages and disadvantages. Positive aspects of Dell Latitude E4200 very practical slim body which is made of magnesium alloy wonderful set of interface ports and connectors the ability to install a reinforced battery in the laptop ergonomic controls disadvantages no HDMI digital port relatively weak system performance weak display high cost laptop A brief summary of the review of the Dell Latitude E4200 notebook model
Model Dell Latitude E4200 is a great, powerful and stylish tool for organizing your business - the ideal solution for those users who need mobility combined with full functionality. This laptop has a balanced set and configuration of interface connectors and ports, as well as communications. However, the cost of the laptop is actually quite high - today a laptop model Dell Latitude E4200 can be purchased in the Internet multi-market F.ua for $ 1963. This laptop model can be recommended to business people who need a compact and at the same time reliable laptop.
