Dell Latitude E5400 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 250GB/2GB)

Description: This configuration of the Dell Latitude is a 5.5-pound, consumer level notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $660.The 14.1 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among notebooks.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU.This configuration has a 250GB hard drive and 2.0 GB of memory.

Pros: Has a 2.40 GHz CPU speed, which is somewhat faster than some similarly priced notebooks.In fact, the average cost of a product with this speedy a CPU speed is $1,310.The built in Bluetooth connectivity will let you pair headphones or sync your mobile contacts.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other notebooks in its class.Shared video memory has a negative impact on system performance which may be okay for users with more modest graphics needs.Users with more demanding needs should look to a graphics solution that brings its own muscle.

Suitability: A consumer level notebook, suited for general mobile computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Web from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.Comes with a DVD player for watching movies.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, given the trade-offs between performance and low price, this item will likely only appeal to serious bargain hunters.

Suggestions: (1) Given this device's Wi-Fi capability, you may want to get a wireless access point for your home, so that you can browse the Web more conveniently from any room.(2) To get the most out of this laptop's Bluetooth capability, you could have a Bluetooth-enabled headset, handheld or other device, and be able to link it wirelessly to your computer within a range of 20-or-so feet inside the same room.

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• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
• Part Number: BLCWCGP

• General

• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Width 13.3 in
• Depth 9.6 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 5.5 lbs
• Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.40 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 800 MHz
• Chipset type Intel G45 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2.0 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz

• 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 250 GB - Serial ATA-300 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type 8X DVD with Cyberlink PowerDVD - Integrated
• CD / DVD read speed 8X

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type 3 in 1 card reader
• Supported flash memory cards SDIO, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

• Display

• Display Type 14.1 in TFT active matrix
• Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
• Widescreen Display Yes

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0

• Audio

• Audio output type Sound card
• Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio

• 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 CardBus - Type I/II
• 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

• 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 56 Wh

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic SP1, With media
• Software Drivers & Utilities

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 4.7

Dell, Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.dell.com/
• Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX. 78682
• Phone: (800) 274-3355
• Email: LB_Order_Questions@dell.com