Dell Latitude XFR D630 Laptop Computer (Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 120GB/1GB)

Description: This configuration of the Dell Latitude XFR D630 is a 9-pound, rugged notebook computer.Compared to other rugged notebooks on the market, it is midpriced at around $3,170.The 14.1 widescreen has a native resolution of 1280 x 800, which is fairly standard among laptops.Runs on the Intel Core 2 Duo chip.This unit includes a 120GB hard disk and 1.0 GB of RAM.

Pros: Has a 14.1 screen size, which is considerably larger than some similarly priced notebooks.The built-in fingerprint reader will speed up the log in process while adding a strong layer of data protection.This notebook comes with a SmartMedia card slot, making it easy to swap digital pics, audio files, and other files with various handheld devices.

Cons: Has a 9-pound weight, which is somewhat heavier than some similarly priced notebooks.For example, the Panasonic ToughBook U1, at around $3, 040, has only a 2.2-pound weight.Also, this notebook has only a 120GB hard drive.This is not out of line with the product's price, but is smaller than the average notebook on the market today.This notebook's Intel media accelerator X3100 graphics chip uses system memory, which sometimes results in slower performance.

Suitability: A durable notebook, suited for for industrial use.The sturdy frame and other features are part of this system's rugged design which make it more suitable for outdoor or industrial settings.If you have a wireless network at home, wirelessly browse the Internet from any room in your house with this Wi-Fi enabled laptop.The excellent battery performance will keep your laptop running longer without recharging.Bring along your favorite movies and watch them on your laptop with the included DVD player.Share pictures with offline friends: put them on a disc with the CD recorder in this notebook.An anti-theft security tether can be fastened into the built-in lock slot.

Value: In general, this notebook's features seem very weak for its price, compared to most other notebooks.For example, when it comes to screen size, the average price of durable products with a comparable screen size is considerably less -- in fact around $2,502.

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) Using this PC's Firewire (1394) port, you can connect to many digital camcorders and other equipment to rapidly upload data to the computer hard drive.

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• Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
• Part Number: BLCWSFZ_2

• General

• Recommended Use Corporate business
• Built-in Devices Speaker
• Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , SmartCard reader, Fingerprint reader
• Rugged Design Yes
• Width 13.9 in
• Depth 10.2 in
• Height 2.6 in
• Weight 9 lbs
• Color Desert tan
• Notebook type Rugged
• Screen type Widescreen
• Wireless capabilities IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b

• Processor

• Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 / 2.00 GHz
• Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
• 64-bit processor Yes
• Data bus speed 800 MHz
• Chipset type Mobile Intel GM965 Express

• Cache Memory

• Type L2 cache
• Cache size 2 MB

• RAM

• Installed Size 1.0 GB / 4 GB (max)
• Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
• RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin
• RAM configuration features 1 x 1 GB

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature -20.2 ?F
• Max Operating Temperature 140 ?F
• Humidity Range Operating 0 - 95%

• Storage Controller

• Storage controller type Serial ATA/IDE

• Storage

• Floppy Drive None
• Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
• Storage Removable None
• Hard drive type Portable

• Optical Storage

• Type 8X DVD with Cyberlink Power DVD - Plug-in module
• CD / DVD read speed 8X

• Optical Storage (2nd)

• 2nd optical storage type None

• Display

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

• Video

• Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0
• Max Allocated RAM Size 358 MB

• Audio

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

• Input Device(s)

• Input device type Keyboard, Touchpad, Track stick
• Keyboard localization and layout English

• Telecom

• Modem Fax / modem
• Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
• Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92

• Networking

• Networking Network adapter
• Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
• Wireless NIC Dell Wireless 1395
• Data link protocol Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking features Dell HyperConnect
• Networking standards IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11i, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays 1 x MediaBay
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 0 ) x PC Card - Type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x Smart Card
• Interfaces 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone mono 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator

• Miscellaneous

• Features System password, Water resistant, Hard drive password, Administrator password, Armored Protection System, QuadCool thermal management system, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
• Compliant Standards EN55022, UL 1604, UL 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 61000-4-2, EN 61000-4-3, EN 61000-4-4, EN 61000-4-5, EN 61000-4-6, EN 61000-4-8, IEC 529/IP54, MIL-STD 810F, EN 61000-4-11, FCC Part 15 B, FCC CFR47 Part 15 B

• Power

• Power device form factor External
• Voltage Required AC 120/230 V

• Battery

• Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
• Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
• Battery capacity 56 Wh

• Operating System / Software

• OS Provided Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic Service Pack 1, With media
• Software Dell QuickSet, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Drivers & Utilities, Embassy Trust Suite

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

• Sustainability

• Greenpeace policy rating (Mar 2009) 3.7

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