It's enough to tempt even longtime ThinkPad users to make the switch; businesses can't go wrong choosing the Dell Latitude D The Latitude D's Its 1,x native resolution is as sharp as some desktop replacements', which unfortunately can make text and icons appear small.
The screen's matte finish makes it a winner for typical office productivity work, though, and its wide aspect ratio lets you comfortably work with two to three windows open side-by-side. Missing above the display are a Webcam and microphone, both of which can be found on competitors' systems, such as the Lenovo ThinkPad R It's not a great loss unless you find yourself frequently engaging in Web conferences.
In a world where manufacturers regularly adjust key width and placement to fit the width of their laptops, we appreciate the Dell Latitude D's standard keyboard, which is quite comfortable for pounding out e-mails and Word documents. If you don't like the nubby, flat-headed pointing stick not unlike that found on a ThinkPad with two dedicated mouse buttons below the spacebar, you can use the wide, rectangular touch pad, which has its own activation buttons on the wrist rest.
If you opt for biometric security as we did on our system , Dell squeezes a fingerprint reader between the touch pad's buttons; we appreciate the added security but wish the buttons were a bit larger.
Above the keyboard sit all the media controls you'll need on a business laptop: volume up, volume down, and mute.
For a business system, the Latitude D has some pretty nice speakers; though the sound became muddled at high volumes, sound in the lower three-quarters of the volume range was full and balanced. It also runs Windows XP, the better to help enterprise users who haven't yet made the switch to Vista though Windows Vista Business is available at no extra cost. We certainly have no complaints about its performance. Most notably for business users, the Latitude D bested its competitors on our Office productivity module, which measures the computer's ability to multitask with Microsoft Office applications.
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The Dell Latitude D, the update to the very popular D, packs in all the essentials needed to keep road warriors productive on the go: a speedy Intel Next Generation Core 2 Duo processor, excellent Wi-Fi throughput, and blazing-fast mobile broadband, courtesy of Verizon Wireless. Factor in the rich security options, the GB hard drive with Dell's patented StrikeZone shock-absorption technology , solid battery life, and discrete Nvidia graphics, and you have an excellent notebook for demanding business users.
The D sports the same ergonomics that we loved about the D a pointing stick, dedicated volume and mute buttons, and a roomy, spill-resistant keyboard with minimal flex.
Would I still order from Dell? Without a doubt, but this time I would pick the machine to be bundled with 2GB and forget about this moronic idea of saving money. There are some things I wish could have been included or modified but the Latitude D is a solid machine that I would recommend to anyone. The bad: Somewhat heavy for a thin-and-light notebook; native screen resolution makes icons and text look small; fingerprint reader decreases mouse button size.
The bottom line: Corporate users can't go wrong with the Dell Latitude D, which integrates Intel's latest mobile platform with a business-friendly feature set and lengthy extended battery. Pros: FireWire support. High-res screen. Travel-friendly; Cons: Battery design will not be compatible with older Latitudes.
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