Dell Latitude - E5500 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 160GB/2GB)

Description: This configuration of the Dell Latitude is a 6.4-pound, mainstream notebook computer.Compared to other general-purpose notebooks on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $615.The 15.4 inch widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo CPU.This notebook has a 160GB 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 typical cost of a product with this fast a CPU speed is $1,310.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Cons: Has only a 160GB hard drive, which is smaller than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Lenovo IdeaPad Y530, a 6.6-pound notebook at around $630, has a 320GB hard drive.The poor battery performance of this laptop means it has to be recharged more often than other notebooks in its class.Integrated graphics controllers that rely on shared video memory are sometimes an acceptable trade-off for budget-minded users.

Suitability: A mainstream notebook, suited for general mobile computing.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled notebook.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your notebook with the included DVD player.

Value: Given its very inexpensive price, this notebook has great features for the money.Generally, not targeted at the gaming crowd, this computer will likely fulfill more modest laptop needs.

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 Internet more conveniently from any room.(2) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital videocameras and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the laptop hard drive.

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• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
• Part Number: BLCWDFP_3

• General

• Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip
• Width 14 in
• Depth 10.2 in
• Height 1.5 in
• Weight 6.4 lbs
• Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.), Budget
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.40 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 1066 MHz
• Chipset type Mobile Intel GM45 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 3 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 2.0 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 800 MHz
• RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

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

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Card Reader

• Card reader type Card reader
• Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card

• Display

• Display Type 15.4 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, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays 1 x MediaBay
• 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

• Operating System / Software

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

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• 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