Up to 2GB are possible in this notebook.Īt a clock rate of 1.2GHz the processors only demands 9.5 Watt and is yet sufficiently powerful for basic applications. Furthermore, the reviewed notebook was equipped with 512MB main memory. E.g., a Core Duo U2500 processor, the energy-saving version of the Core Duo CPU, is used. Also the hardware equipment contributes to this impression. This is not only observable because of its dimensions and weight. The Dell Latitude D420 mainly aims at maximum mobility. Still, the right side of the D420 provides you with a shapely power switch and a key for deactivating the wireless function. Of course it is yet possible to configure the sensibility of the track stick and the touch pad depending on the user's needs.īecause of the very small dimensions, there was hardly any space left for additional keys. Alike is the reaction of the track point, whose plastic cap is not really ergonomically formed, and provides hardly any feedback to the finger. The touch pad is relatively small, and somewhat intractable in use. The touch pad/track point combination of this notebook could not totally convince. The single keys can be comfortably soft hit and the noise emissions are also alright. However, the keyboard does not only score regarding its size, also typing feels alright. The D420 even has an enter key which extends over two rows. Only the size of the F-keys and the cursor keys were reduced. The whole width of the notebook is used and therefore most of the keys are full-sized. The keyboard of this mite surprises by its spaciousness. Should you require more ports, e.g, the optional Media base is available for the D420 (see above). Furthermore, there is a VGA port at the back side. The available ports are limited to four USB ports, one of them an already mentioned "powered USB port". Most of the notebook's ports are typical Dell at the back side. The Latitude D420 has only one central transports hook, which keeps the display securely locked. They are able to securely hold the display's position and do not allow any see-saw after adapting the position. The display hinges are spaciously dimensioned compared to the compact size of the notebook.
Furthermore, a gentle Clamshell design was used, which is also known for having a positive impact on flexural rigidity. Also here, the use of magnesium parts was worth it. At some parts you'll find uneven gaps, which somewhat diminish the high-quality appearance of this notebook.Įven the display scores high regarding this aspect. Not only the haptics of the magnesium case is wonderful, also its flexural rigidity and pressure resistance are excellent. Powered USB separates the energy supply from the data transfer.īack to the workmanship: The D420 scores high, because of high-quality components and especially because of the quality of its case.
It can be attached to the notebook by a special USB connector called "powered USB" by Dell. Of course also the classic external DVD drive is available for the D420 and also included in the delivery.
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Besides a DVD drive the Media base also provides you with additional ports like DVI, parallel and serial ports. An interesting alternative is the optional Media base, a docking station of notebook size, to which the bottom side of the notebook can be attached. In order to be able to use this notebook also for DVD playback, Dell offers a variety of solutions:Į.g., a number of docking options and notebook stands are available. The notebook is designed very slim, which leads to missing out of an internal optical drive. Unlike the bigger Latitude notebooks, this design does not let the clearly smaller D420 appear to be that heavy and bulky. The purpose of this simple and durable design is to avoid too much diversity in companies in order to deliver new notebooks without stirring up enviousness. However, the word color is not really appropriate, you should rather call it gray levels. The D420 with the recognizable decent form and color design is representative for the Dell Inspiron business line.
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