Case
The Latitude 3540 looks completely different than its precursor. It is considerably more rounded and makes a very compact impression. Dell still relies on a mix of plastic and aluminum materials. The Latitude has this in common with the ProBook and Asus laptop. The lid's back and the base unit's upper side are made in a charcoal black color. samsung np305v5a akkuThe display's bezel and the bottom tray are matte-black. The keyboard's frame looks out of place because Dell uses glossy black plastic here. This component ruins the actual, good optical impression that the laptop makes.The base unit proves to be largely resistant against pressure. The base unit can be dented slightly above the DVD burner on the right. dell latitude 3330 chargerThe stiffness disappointed us a bit because the base unit can be warped a bit too much for our taste. The lid makes a better impression here, although the lid's back can be pressed to such an extent that image distortions occur. acer iconia w510 charger The hinges have a firm grip on the lid, but it wobbles slightly. It is not possible to open the lid with one hand.
Communication
Dell relies on Atheros' AR9565 Wi-Fi module that supports the 802.11 b/g/n standards. We did not notice any irregularities in Wi-Fi reception. The transmission was maintained within a radius of approximately 15 meters to our router (transmission performance: 50%). This, however, toshiba z830 battery is not a standardized test. The Gigabit Ethernet chip in the Latitude comes from Realtek (RTL8168/811 Family). A Bluetooth 4.0 module is also installed in the device. The built-in webcam offers a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. hp ac power adapter 0957 2304 Dell preinstalls its own Webcam Central software. Although the camera only shoots average quality pictures, they are very bright and well-illuminated even in unfavorable lighting conditions.Users who need mobile internet access will have to use a 3G/LTE dongle. The Latitude is not available with a corresponding module. Thus, we would like to refer to an alternative from the budget segment. Wortmann's Terra Mobile 1512 (Celeron 1037U, HD Graphics (Ivy Bridge)) can be equipped with a 3G modem. A SIM card slot, modem slot, and antennas are installed. The buyer would only have to expand the device with a modem. hp 0957 2262 We installed a randomly chosen, somewhat older modem in the laptop and could use it without difficulty. The laptop is currently sold for about 380 Euros.
Security
Since Dell would also like to sell the Latitude 3000 series to business customers, a few security features are installed. For example, the program "Protected Workspace" is preinstalled. msi gs70 power adapter It enables executing files and programs in a virtual environment. The laptop's price includes a one-year license for this software. Beyond that, Dell offers tools for limiting access and encryption. 0b47010 The laptop also supports Computrace, which enables locating the laptop, or deleting files in case of loss or theft. Computrace can be activated in the laptop's BIOS. Hardware-based security features, such as a fingerprint scanner or a TPM chip, are not installed.
Operating
System The Windows 7 Professional (64-bit) operating system was installed on our review sample. A recovery DVD for Windows 8 Professional is also in the laptop's box. Thus, the buyer could install Windows 8 when required. Dell's Backup and Recovery software can be used for backing up the Windows 7 installation. Besides Windows 7 Professional and Windows 8 Professional, the Latitude is also available with Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS SP1. hp t610 power supply The corresponding drivers for both Windows versions can be found on Dell's website.A tip for avoiding problems when installing Windows 8.1: We could not find an official Windows 8.1 driver for the Radeon GPU on AMD's website - apart from a beta driver. Therefore, we installed the Windows 8 driver. It could not be installed properly on our computer. The installation ended with a black screen that did not disappear even after multiple reboots. We could first restore the laptop by using system recovery. It would not have been necessary to install a driver manually. A corresponding driver for the GPU, which works flawlessly, is offered via the Windows update function.
Maintenance
The Latitude has a small maintenance cover that only allows accessing the hard drive and working memory. Tdell e6430 power supplyhe laptop sports two working memory banks that are furnished with 1x 4 GB and 1x 2 GB. 2.5-inch hard drives with a height of 7 or 9.5 mm fit into the laptop.
Warranty
The user can opt for a one-year Pro Support or a three-year Basic Support in Dell's shop. Dell's Pro Support features considerably more services, such as a 24/7 support. samsung ativ tab 3 power supply The Basic Support should suffice for most private users. An overview of the differences between the Basic and Pro Support can be found on Dell's website. The ProBook includes a one-year warranty and the P56CB a two-year warranty.
Keyboard
Dell installs an unlit chiclet keyboard in the Latitude 3540. It looks a lot like that of the precursor due to the glossy plastic that surrounds the keyboard. Unlike the precursor, the Latitude has a number pad. The flat keys are roughened and feature a short drop. The pressure point is clearly palpable. Unfortunately, the keyboard visibly yields when typing on it. samsung np900x3a battery replacement This is more intense toward the sides than in the center. Other laptop manufacturers partly install much better keyboards in their budget office lines. For example, Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge series in form of the ThinkPad Edge E530 or ThinkPad Edge E535.
Touchpad
Dell opted for a conventional touchpad for the mouse replacement. It has a surface area of approximately 10 x 5.7 cm. The lightly roughened surface does not stop the finger from gliding. dell precision m4800 battery The touchpad supports multi-touch gestures. The single gestures can be individually turned on and off in the configuration menu. Both mouse keys have a short drop and a clearly palpable as well as audible pressure point.