Jul 23, 2016 06:54 PM
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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.
