Go to Windows 7 Insider GuideDell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 160GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc. Part number: BLCWEHP_2
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- A total revamp of Dell's ubiquitous business laptop line, the Latitude E6400 offers Intel's latest Centrino 2 mobile platform and introduces a brushed-metal design that works at home or office, but the real highlight here is the long battery life.
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CNET editors' review
Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 160GB/2GB) price range: $979.00
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Edited by: Matthew Elliott
- Reviewed on: 08/21/2008
- Released on: 08/12/2008
The good: Sharp new design; tons of business-friendly features; highly configurable; excellent battery.
The bad: Merely average performance; somewhat heavy.
The bottom line: A total revamp of Dell's ubiquitous business laptop line, the Latitude E6400 offers Intel's latest Centrino 2 mobile platform and introduces a brushed-metal design that works at home or office, but the real highlight here is the long battery life.
If 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 |
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.
At just less than 6 pounds, the E6400 is a bit heavier than some other 14-inch laptops we've looked at recently, but the solid metal construction gives it an impressively dense feel, and feels like it could stand up to some serious road abuse.
They keyboard's keys felt tight and responsive, and the keyboard didn't flex under our fingers. The optional backlit keyboard ($49) is great, and we wish more laptops were available with backlit keyboards. Perhaps to assuage older business laptop users, there's a ThinkPad-like trackpoint in the middle of the keyboard, along with a traditional three-button trackpoint control set above the regular touch pad (there are also regular left and right mouse buttons below the touch pad). We're still convinced that trackpoints are a legacy product and about as useful to most people as a serial port, but someone must still be using them if Dell made sure to include it in the redesigned Latitude.
Our review unit included several business-friendly features, such as a Trusted Platform Module chip, a contactless Smart Card reader (which lets you just tap your card on the wrist rest, rather than sliding it into a slot), and a fingerprint reader (a $29 option). For many corporate IT departments, these are must-haves. Dell's custom ControlPoint software widget offers a clean, simple one-stop interface for accessing security, power, and networking settings. Other business laptop makers such as Lenovo offer their own similar versions of catch-all administrative applications, and both the Dell and Lenovo versions are reasonable useful and easy to use.
The 14.1-inch wide-screen LCD offers a 1,440x900-pixel native resolution, which is our preference for 14- and 15-inch screens. This is an LED-backlit display, which is thinner, lighter and uses less power than traditional laptop screens, but Dell also offers a non-LED 1,280x800-pixel resolution option, which knocks $129 off the price.
| Dell Latitude E6400 | Average for category [mainstream] | |
| Video | VGA-out, Display port | VGA-out, S-Video |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks | Stereo speakers, headphone/microphone jacks |
| Data | 4 USB 2.0, mini FireWire, SD card reader, eSATA | 4 USB 2.0, SD card reader |
| Expansion | ExpressCard/54 | ExpressCard/54 |
| Networking | Modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Verizon mobile broadband | modem, Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, optional WWAN |
| Optical drive | DVD burner | DVD burner |
Dell is known for offering highly configurable systems, and the Latitude E6400 is no exception. The base model, about $1,100, still includes the same 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 CPU, but trades down to Vista Basic, 1GB of RAM, an 80GB 5,400rpm hard drive and leaves out options such as the fingerprint reader, Webcam, Bluetooth, and even the modem. Dell would probably charge an extra $10 for the right mouse button if it could, but at the same time, it's nice to not be forced to pay for accessories you'll never use.
Our review unit had a Verizon mobile broadband antenna, but AT&T and Sprint versions are also available, each for about $150.
While the Latitude E6400 has the same Core 2 Duo P8400 processor as some other Centrino 2 laptops we've tested, such as the Lenovo SL400, its faster 7,200rpm hard drive helped it get a slight edge in our performance tests. But all the extra security features running on a business laptop can also eat up CPU cycles, so in terms of pure performance, you can take an older CPU and add a ton of RAM and get faster scores--as in the case of the Dell Studio 1535-125B, which has a 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 and 4GB of RAM, twice the memory of the E6400. In hands-on testing, we had no problem multitasking on the Latitude, working on office documents, surfing the Web, and playing back media files simultaneously.
It's not intended for gaming (after all, you shouldn't be gaming on your work laptop, right?), but the 256MB Nvidia Quadro NVS 160M GPU (a $70 upgrade over the default integrated GMA 4500HD graphics) should help with graphics-intensive work, and also ekes out a barely playable 16.8 frames per second in Unreal Tournament 3 at 1,280x800-pixel resolution.
Dell has promised up to 19 hours of battery life if you combine a 9-cell battery with the optional 12-cell "battery slice"--essentially a giant battery that fits over the entire bottom of the system. We tested the 9-cell battery alone, and were very impressed with the 4 hours and 27 minutes we got from our video playback battery drain test. That's second only to the 12-inch Lenovo X200 in recent memory (that system topped 6 hours in the same test), and Dell's emphasis on keeping your laptop going for as long as possible is good news for on-the-go workers.
Business laptops generally offer more generous warranties than consumer models, with the default term starting at three years of next-business-day on-site service, A wide variety of extensions and add-ons are available, from extending the basic warranty to five years for an extra $249 to $79 to upgrade to Dell's ProSupport level of service, which includes "direct line access to North American-based technicians." Dell's support Web site also provides FAQs, troubleshooting tips, real-time chats with a support representative, and a user forum.
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Dell Latitude E6400
Windows Vista Business Edition SP1; 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 256MB NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M; 160GB Toshiba 7,200rpm.
Dell Vostro 1310
Windows Vista Business Edition; 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T7250; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GS; 160GB Fujitsu 5,400rpm.
Dell Studio 1535-125B
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 (64-bit); 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T8100; 4096MB DDR SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB Mobile Intel 965GM Express; 320GB Western Digital 5,400rpm.
Fujitsu Lifebook A6210
Windows Vista Home Premium SP1; 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400; 3072MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 128MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD3470; 250GB Hitachi 5,400rpm.
Lenovo SL400
Windows Vista Business Edition; 2.26GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8400; 2,048MB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz; 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS; 160GB Hitachi 5,400rpm.
User reviews
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Not Worth The Money
by KomelKanadia on October 5, 2008
Pros: Good Keyboard, Good Looks. Good Speed.
Cons: 1. BAD speakers. To listen to the youtube videos you will have to put your ears to the speaker.
2.The hinges are claimed to be the best. But they are just about average. Same as vostro/old Latitude.
3. No Memory Stick reader.
4. HeavySummary: Even though you think you are buying the best of the lot, in the end you will feel that you have been short-changed.
Dell solved ...
Updated on Mar 27, 2009Summary: Even though you think you are buying the best of the lot, in the end you will feel that you have been short-changed.
Dell solved the hinge problem by replacing the unit. The hinge of the new notebook is much better!
Updated on Mar 27, 20094 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lots of features and bugs.
by Asmith22 on September 24, 2008
Pros: Lots of features. I got it with P9500, 250GB HD, 2GB ram, bluetooth, back lit keyboard, webcam, smart card reader, 9 cell battery, WIFI 5300. It also has an eSata port which is very nice for moving massive data.
Cons: Sluggish. Wakes from hibernation like it drank an entire bottle of Jack Daniels even when all applications closed. Hot. Heavy. Gap between bottom and top panel captures finger nails. No SD card reader. Dell security software problems!!
Summary: Like it because it has a nice classic black aesthetic. Lots of features. More then many other laptops out there now. The back lit keyboard is great. It has already ...
Summary: Like it because it has a nice classic black aesthetic. Lots of features. More then many other laptops out there now. The back lit keyboard is great. It has already come in handy while traveling in the evening.
The bad......I cannot believe how poorly this thing wakes from hibernation. It can take minutes. That is not an exaggeration either. I put it into hibernation with no applications open except whatever stuff Dell and windows has open in the background. I am fairly certain but have not timed it exactly that restarting the computer from shut down works faster if not the same then waking it from hibernation. It acts like this right out of the box! I have another system with Vista ultimate with less specs than this E6400 and it wakes from hibernation even with lots apps open at the time of hibernation many many times faster then restarting. I think that the dell security software may be to blame. I had problems with it to the point where I had to uninstall it and reinstall on the first night I owned it by Dell small business help recommendations. Somehow the security software or control point software created a never ending error loop requiring it to be removed from the computer and installed fresh to fix the problem. Havent seen software do that in a long long time, not even beta software.
I personally think that the Dell software interacts with the fingerprint reader and smart card reader like sleeping pills and alcohol causing Vista massive problems waking up from hibernation. It is really annoying. A computer should quickly wake from hibernation. If it doesnt whats the point.
This thing also gets hot for no reason. I thought that with all of the fancy battery saving technology this thing would not waste its batteries heating up while scripting in a simple editor. It gets hot! I think it may be the graphics card, but I thought it was suppose to switch it off when not using graphics. Something weird is going on with this thing. It will be nice on cold Wisconsin winter nights as it can double as a personal space heater.
It is heavy. Weighs a little less than my laptop 15.4 inch laptop I bought 4 years ago that also has a nine cell battery.
It seems to be missing an SD card reader even though it has a slot for it.
The DC power converter is nice and has a sleek profile. It is better designed then my past dell power converters.
The ports are all positioned in the optimal places for right handed users.
Havent tried the powered USB port to charge my cell phone/music player while the laptop is off, but that is going to be a nice feature if it works.
It does feel rather flimsy compared to my Inspiron 6000. I hope it take can being bumped into a wall, door, table leg, or floor without cracking.
I bought the damage protection plan and hope I dont have to use it.
I hope I can get this think working a lot more smoothly, because if I cant I am going to be very upset with dell.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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very slick, good for business , great for home
Pros: metal body feels great, every think is well put together
pretty good performance
back lit keyboard is the bestCons: dells control software is a tad disjointed, but so is all laptop control software
smart card reader software doesn't work properlySummary: i am a university student and did not want the typical plastic "home" range of laptops so i headed over to the "business section, and the new latitude was it, ...
Summary: i am a university student and did not want the typical plastic "home" range of laptops so i headed over to the "business section, and the new latitude was it, slim llight and WAY better looking than the XPS and studio 15 (iMHO)
the dell control software is not quite write as you still need to use the vista controls for some things and the dell software for other things. and i upgraded to the intel wireless card, and that means that you need to use the intel software for that, so thats 3 different pieces of software you have to navigate.
the battery life even with the 6 cell is outstanding.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fast and Well Designed
by matt_dunmire on December 7, 2008
Pros: This computer is very well built, and has a very solid design. Backlit keyboard, LED Screen, WUSB, SD Card Slot, SSD hard drive (expensive). In response to CNET trackpoint is a must if you ever use the laptop outside in cold weather with gloves on.
Cons: Driver issues, including sound choppiness, video driver that isn't completely flawless with aero.Had to use previous revision bluetooth WUSB driver from dell to get the last "unknown device" driver in device manager.WUSB that wasn't getting installed
Summary: It is definitely a huge improvement over the D series. The keyboard is the best that I have ever used. The ultra performance SSD drive is extremely fast and power ...
Summary: It is definitely a huge improvement over the D series. The keyboard is the best that I have ever used. The ultra performance SSD drive is extremely fast and power efficient. The LED screen is also very vivid and good from angles. Don't waste your time with the privacy filter, not worth it. It is also not compatible with the intel video card, but dell will still let you buy it.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Durable, solid, great build quality
by RolfRFJ on November 9, 2008
Pros: As a Field Service Technician for Dell and others I have seen first hand what a great product Dell has come up with in E Latitudes. Cable routing, LCD hinges, maintenance accessibility from the bottom are excellent. 8 GB mem/Vista 64-bit drivers!
Cons: Should have a higher-resolution screen option available. Keyboard still too springy.
Summary: Cable routing to minimize failures there is crucial to any laptop's durability--this one has that in spades. Even unused wireless antenna cables have clips to hold the ends. Battery ...
Summary: Cable routing to minimize failures there is crucial to any laptop's durability--this one has that in spades. Even unused wireless antenna cables have clips to hold the ends. Battery life is especially good with the LED backlight screen. More recent LED backlight screens are brighter than the earlier ones in my experience. These LCDs also have a distinct advantage of not having the added LCD failure point that the CCFL LCDs do--the inverter board.
You really must hold one of these in your hands--E6400 and E6500 models are very robust and solid.
I would still like to have Dell laptop keyboards with a more solid feel...still too springy for my taste.
Overall this is a great value, especially if you get one from the outlet.
Always add Complete Care to your laptop warranty coverage, Dell is far more lenient shipping replacement parts if something does not meet your specifications. One recent customer had his whole system replaced with a refurbished system after he left on top of his vehicle, it fell off and another driver ran over it.
Why Dell does not make this Complete Care option more visible to customers is beyond me--it is a great deal.3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent Quality with Excellent Services
by doreamon012 on April 19, 2009
Pros: Excellent After-Sale Service
Excellent graphic card
Excellent Battery
WWAN Card
Non-Glossy Display
Real Display Port (Better Quality than HDMI)
E-SATA
USB Power Share
Removable DVD-RW Drive
Illuminated Keyboard
Excellent Track Point
Very ToughCons: Too Small Touch Pad
Quite Hot
Crappy Speaker
Easily to be Scratched on Back Plate
Crappy Battery Locker
Not very impress with performance on Windows Vista
Not include Display Port to HDMI AdapterSummary: For the first time I was looking at the Apple Macbook 2.0Ghz ,but I have use the Dell Latitude D610 before and I love the service. The price are ...
Summary: For the first time I was looking at the Apple Macbook 2.0Ghz ,but I have use the Dell Latitude D610 before and I love the service. The price are the same as Macbook (in Thailand). Finally I buy the Dell. After I use this laptop for a month. I wasn't very impress with the Vista so I change it to XP. I just love my laptop. It was faster than I thought. So if someone is looking for a new laptop with budget < $1100 I will recommend this laptop.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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AWSOME MACHINE!
by mrperrel on August 30, 2009
Pros: Everything is awesome!!!!
Cons: Stick pointer needs to be disables, and there is a wireless issue with the control center, I had to turn it off in the center to actually turn it on????
Summary: LOOOVEEEE IIIITTTTT, as an IT Admin I love the heck out of this machine, some of you that have problems may not be able to take the appropriate steps to ...
Summary: LOOOVEEEE IIIITTTTT, as an IT Admin I love the heck out of this machine, some of you that have problems may not be able to take the appropriate steps to optimize it. I did have some issues with the webcame stopping it from waking up, and had to disable the Pointing Stick because I type fast and would hit it so the cursor would insert itself into a line I wasnt working in (it was a huge pain) backlit keyboard is AWESOME, touch pad is perfect! a little hard to line up the speed up with the mouse though :(. The DP is ok, I hear great things about it, but when I plug it in, it mutes my speakers, but when I unplug it, it doesnt unmute them!!!! boot time is incredible, awake time is incredible and the resolution is awesome! then again I paid more for the upgrades so don't complain about bad resolution if that is what you paid for. I did drop $1200 on this and every penny was worth it! it is a duo 2.26 with 4gb of ram, plus the other screen and backlit keyboard perks. battery life is sweet with the 6 cell battery.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Lots of bugs
by sinsoakedguy on May 23, 2009
Pros: Nothing extraordinary. maybe the price
Cons: takes ages to start and wake up from hibernation. wireless connection drops every 10-15 mins and takes ages to reconnect
Summary: don't buy. better go for thinkpad, the most sturdy laptop i ever used. unfortunately my company policy is to buy dell, hence stuck up with this miserable laptop
Updated ...Summary: don't buy. better go for thinkpad, the most sturdy laptop i ever used. unfortunately my company policy is to buy dell, hence stuck up with this miserable laptop
Also, sound quality is very poor as it is hardly audible even on full volume. heats up soon and fan is a bit noisy
Updated on May 23, 20091 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Solid construction and performance. No crazy surprises.
by blueOrbit on April 15, 2009
Pros: Nice solid and sturdy feel to it. The backlit keyboard has a comfortable, responsive touch. The auto-sensing screen dimmer is nice. The size and weight of this unit is just right.
Cons: At 1440x900 text can be hard to read if the screen is more than an arms-length away. No service panels on bottom.
Summary: This is a company issued computer that came with Windows XP, Intel P9500, 160GB 7200 RPM HD, 4GB RAM.
So far I've been using it for about 6 months ...Summary: This is a company issued computer that came with Windows XP, Intel P9500, 160GB 7200 RPM HD, 4GB RAM.
So far I've been using it for about 6 months and I'm happy enough so far that I'm considering buying one for myself. I travel frequently and I've never thought that the unit was too large or too heavy. The backlit keyboard is great on red-eye flights!
I often use it while sitting on my couch and I've never thought that it was too hot. My only problem with the couch-use is that I typically place it down towards my knees so my elbows aren't cramped and then I struggle a little to see the text... maybe I need glasses. If you run processor intensive applications and the secondary fan comes on then it can get a little warm on the left side, but it's nothing compared to the D600 which ran just a few degrees below scalding.
One reviewer mentioned the speakers, but I stream movies from Netflix while I'm on the road and I haven't had any issues. They aren't very loud speakers, but... it's a laptop and how many laptops out there have "great" speakers. I think another person mentioned that it has no SD card reader... it does; it's conveniently located in the front and it works fine.
Three minor complaints I have are:
1) The USB and VGA connections are on the sides, which means it can take up a little more horizontal realestate and doesn't always fit nicely on a podium.
2) There are no service panels on the bottom as there used to be with the old D600s.
3) When I'm bouncing from one account to another I typically put it in standby mode. It seems that if I do that too many times it never wakes up correctly, but this could be due to the big brother software my corporate overlords put on there.
One reason I am considering a Latitiude over an Inspiron is the Windows XP downgrade option and the ability to use a real docking station and not a USB dock. If you intend to use this as a desktop replacement, which I do, then the ability to pop it into a Dell-made docking station is an enormous benefit over the USB docks, which I've found can be unreliable. On a side note I've also installed an Ubuntu partition on this computer and that works mostly perfect except that I can't adjust touchpad sensitivity.
I've been using Dell laptops for over 10 years now and they've always held up well to the beating they take on the road. I'm not saying I've never had a service guy come to fix one, but considering what I put them through that's to be expected. If you're in the market for a new laptop for work or personal use then definitely consider the Latitude.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Poor Screen lets it down
by Xanadu819 on February 3, 2009
Pros: Battery life
DIsk speedCons: Screen colour bleed
Summary: Arrrggghhhh!!!! - The big thing about this laptop was that it was supposed to offer great travelling opportunities; good battery life; good connectivity etc. However the screen is so poor; ...
Summary: Arrrggghhhh!!!! - The big thing about this laptop was that it was supposed to offer great travelling opportunities; good battery life; good connectivity etc. However the screen is so poor; colours leak into one another (and I've spent a long time trying to adjust this). I spend most of my time at a desk; the desk's location moves (hence the need for a laptop) but the great battery life for the hour or so a day I need it doesn't make up for the 8 hours a day I have to look at this screen.
I am not writing this review on my Dell; but on my 3 year old Fujitsu-Siemens which I refuse to give back.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
- Part number: BLCWEHP_2
- Description: The Latitude E6400 is thoughtfully designed not just for looks, but to survive a long day on the job. With premium magnesium alloy construction, longer-lasting paint finishes and robust metal hinges, the Latitude E6400 is more durable than ever. Work more comfortably with a precision-tuned keyboard that offers stronger key durability. Roam the halls in style with sleeker, slimmer profile that was inspired by feedback from thousands of users just like you. Meet the laptop that can last as long as your work day. Achieve up to 19 hours of battery life with the combination of standard 9-cell battery, high capacity battery slice. Stay connected anytime, anywhere with Dell Control Point Connection Manager, which enables fast and easy wireless connections with support for current and emerging wireless technologies.
General
- Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
- Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
- Width 13.2 in
- Depth 9.4 in
- Height 1.2 in
- Weight 4.4 lbs
- Color Brushed metal black
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Wireless capabilities Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 1066 MHz
- Chipset type Intel P45 Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 3 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2.0 GB / 8 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
- RAM configuration features 1 x 2 GB
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
- Shock Tolerance 140 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 160 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
- Vibration Tolerance 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.3 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
- Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface Serial ATA-300
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 160 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD+/-RW - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 8X
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
Display
- Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Features UltraSharp, LED-backlit
- Screen type Widescreen
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA Quadro NVS 160M
- Video Memory 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Sensor Resolution 0.3 Megapixel
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1397
- Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.1
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54
- Interfaces 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Storage - eSATA
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Battery capacity 54 Wh
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media
- Software Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Sustainability
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7
Product series
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 128GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 160GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 160GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 250GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 250GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 128GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 128GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 128GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 128 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 80GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 160GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 160GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 80GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 250GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 160GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 160GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 250GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 160GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 80GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 250GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows? 7 Professional with media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 250GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 80GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 80 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 250GB/1GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 1.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8800 160GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.66 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 160 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
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Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 250GB/2GB)
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo (2.53 GHz), 2.0 GB DDR2 SDRAM, 250 GB, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media, 4.4 lbs, 14.1 in TFT active matrix
Accessories
- Dell memory - 2 GB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR2 (33674606)60.24 - 69.99
- Dell Classic Leather Carrying Case - notebook carrying case (33643522)69.99
- Targus Meridian 15.6" Toploading Laptop Case for Dell - notebook carrying case (33629025)47.99
- Targus Meridian 15.6? Roller Laptop Case for Dell - notebook carrying case (33641441)99.99
- Kingston memory - 2 GB - SO DIMM 200-pin - DDR2 (33205235)45.75 - 74.19
- Dooney & Bourke Tote Bag - notebook carrying case (31727638)174.99
- Case Logic 14.1" Laptop Sleeve - notebook carrying case (33187378)12.59 - 23.99
- Mobile Edge Maddie Powers Sheba (32728091)40.73 - 55.99
- SanDisk Cruzer USB flash drive - 32 GB (33544914)58.74 - 139.99
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 8 GB (32631690)18.69 - 29.55
- SanDisk Cruzer Micro - USB flash drive - 16 GB (33032681)27.45 - 79.99
- Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 8000 - mouse (32062182)49.00 - 84.99
- Razer Orochi (33783495)71.98 - 85.25
- Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (32481206)22.95 - 29.48
- Logitech Wireless Desktop MK300 - keyboard , mouse (33687687)32.88 - 43.46
Manufacturer info
- Dell, Inc.
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Dell, Inc. products on Shopper.com
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- Website: http://www.dell.com/
- Address:
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