Sunday, August 21, 2011

Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Overview

At Laptop Review this time, Tehcnology Researcher bring Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Business Laptop Review. It has a 14.0-inch display size 1366x768 LED-backlit Anti-Glare. Dimensions at 14.08 x 10.4 x 1.2 to 1.5 inches. Powered Technology Processor by Intel Core i7-2620M 2.70GHz 4MB, and in combination with the performance graph of the Intel Graphics HD 3000.Running with the operating system from Windows 7 Professional 64-bit. Wireless Internet network connectivity with Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n.

The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG represents a fundamental shift in the way that Dell handles its semi-rugged business notebooks. The old ATG models were essentially nothing more than standard Dell Latitude notebooks with a different lid along with a few other bits and MIL SPEC tests. The E6420 ATG on the other hand features a completely unique chassis design made from generous amounts of magnesium alloy, rubber gaskets covering the data ports and a spill-proof backlit keyboard with drain hole. The E6420 ATG is the first Dell ATG model to meet or exceed MIL-STD-810G and IP5x standards for vibration, humidity, altitude, dust, shock, high temperature and low temperature. In short, the Dell T54FJ battery semi-rugged notebook is a serious step up from those older models that were largely just glorified business notebooks.

Specifications:
  • 14.0-inch LED-backlit 1366×768 Anti-Glare Display
  • Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
  • Intel Core i7-2620M processor (2.70GHz, 4MB cache)
  • Intel HD Graphics 3000
  • 4GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM
  • 128GB mobility solid state drive (Samsung PM810)
  • Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 802.11a/b/g/n Half Mini Card
  • Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth Module
  • 8X DVD+/-RW drive with Roxio and Cyberlink Power DVD
  • 9-cell Li-ion battery (97Wh) and 90W Dell Latitude E6420 ATG AC adapter
  • 3-Year Basic Hardware Service with 3-Year NBD Limited Onsite Service After Remote Diagnosis
  • Weight: 7.06lbs with 9-cell battery and optical drive (5.95lbs advertised starting weight with 6-cell battery and airbay)
  • Dimensions (with 9-cell battery): 14.08 x 10.4 x 1.2-1.5-inches

The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Laptop also benefit from an internal frame magnesium alloy, a zinc alloy latch, keyboard resistant to spills, a joint protection as well as an impact surface around slab for a better resistance to shock and splash. In all cases, the overall design of these new Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Laptop is simple and professional with a touch of elegance.

The Latitude E6420 ATG comes with an array of software, including Dell's Webcam Central; Dell Data Protection | Access, which allows users to encrypt data on their hard drive or removable media (USB drive, media card, etc.); and Dell's Backup and Recovery Manager. The E6420 ATG also includes Intel's vPro technology, which can provide IT departments remote access to the system. Intel's Anti-Theft Technology software can also completely disable the OS if a theft situation is detected. Reinstalling the operating system won't bypass this feature. Dell also bundles Microsoft's Office Starter, which includes reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel, as well as a 30-day trial of Trend Micro's Worry-Free Business Security Services software.

Dell Latitude E6420 ATG rugged laptop helps to boost your productivity while delivering the durability, productivity, security and convenient manageability. This rugged laptop is powered by 2nd genartion Intel Core i7/i5 processor. Latitude E6420 ATG comes with 14-inch HD wide view outdoor viewable display, Mobile Intel QM67 express chipset, optical drive, Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth 3.0, high quality speakers, four USB 2.0 ports (one USB/eSATA combo), Network connector (RJ45), stereo headphone / microphone combo jack, VGA, docking connector, HDMI, USB 3.0 Module option via optical bay, full HD webcam, card reader, and 54 mm ExpressCard.

Equipped with a hefty nine-cell battery, the E6420 ATG lasted exactly 8 hours in our LAPTOP Battery Test, which involves continuous web surfing via Wi-Fi. That's nearly double the 4:29 category average. Despite the E6420 ATG's great showing in this test, it's still fell behind the E6420's time of 8:59 with a similar nine-cell Dell LATITUDE E6420 ATG battery pack.

One of the features of the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG is an optional carrying handle. It might sound unnecessary, but in fact the notebook's very tough outer shell makes it look a bit like a briefcase, and it weighs over 2kg. The handle could come in quite useful. There are also non-optional rubber protectors for the two back corners of the notebook, under whose hinged covers lie most of the machine's ports and connectors. These protectors extend round to the back of the chassis, providing some strong insulation against knocks and bumps, as well as helping to prevent dust and water getting into the laptop's innards.

In case you missed it earlier in the review, the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG features a LED-backlit keyboard that is also spill resistant. The keyboard has a standard key layout similar to the previous generation of Latitudes and might be a welcome feature for those people who don't like the "Chiclet" style keyboards found on most modern notebooks. The only minor complaint I have with the keyboard on this Dell Latitude E6420 ATG charger is that the mouse buttons for the built-in pointing stick have a feel and position that makes them easy to mistake for the space bar button when typing quickly. On more than one occasion, I pressed the right or left mouse button when I meant to type a space. Typing pressure is minimal, with each press making a very soft click when the key is fully triggered. The key noise is much quieter compared to a modern HP EliteBook or ProBook business laptop. The keyboard tray also has excellent support and doesn't bend or flex under even the heaviest typing pressure.

Equipped with an optional easy-to-carry handle, the E6420 ATG makes a convenient travel companion. Its extra-bright 14" HD reinforced display makes viewing outdoors easy while the optional backlit keyboard helps you stay productive when in flight or in low-light settings. The resistive touchscreen offers an alternative to typing for input and responds even when wearing protective gloves.

As a multimedia machine, the E6420 AGT is a mixed bag. The audio, while decent, is somewhat muted compared with that of the E5420--perhaps the extra armor on the E6420 AGT muffles the sound a bit. I like the integrated webcam, though: It captured good-looking high-def video, even in low-light situations, and Dell's Webcam Central utility offers a good array of controls for adjusting backlighting, brightness, contrast, color, and even gamma. It's a great tool for Skype video calls, recording video, or capturing snapshots (up to 1920 by 1080 resolution).

The E6420 ATG's matte-black deck offers a comfortable palm rest and includes a set of volume buttons on its right-hand side. On the deck's upper left-hand corner are three indicator lights that give the status of the system's Dell T54FJ battery, hard drive, and wireless signal. To help protect the E6420 ATG's display, Dell has reinforced the screen's frame and equipped it with a spill-resistant seal.

A Windows Experience Index (WEI) of 5.5 (out of 7.9) is probably on the low side for this notebook, given that the processor in our review unit is the slowest of those on offer and bettered by those in the preconfigured options. The indications are, then, that the Dell Latitude E6420 is a decent performer.

First impression of ATG makes one to compare it with its predecessor, E6420 and E6420 XTR. A close look at the lid will make one familiar with the Tri-metal chassis tested under MIL-STD 810g military standard. As stated earlier, the machine can hold out to extreme pressure including intense cold and heat conditions. Gray colored lid of ATG is covered in textured black border that gives sturdy look to the gadget.

Battery using 9-cell (97WH) Primary Lithium Ion Dell Latitude E6420 ATG battery. Other features : Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth 3.0, Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WIMAX 6250, High Quality Speakers, Stereo headphone/Microphone jack. Integrated, noise reducing array microphones, Optional Integrated FHD video webcam and Dell Webcam Central software, Network connector (RJ-45), USB 2.0 (4) – 1 USB/eSATA combo, Memory card reader, 54 mm ExpressCard, Docking Connector, VGA, HDMI, 1 Full and 2 Half Mini Card Slots, SmartCard Reader, optional Contactless SmartCard Reader/Fingerprint Reader, USB 3.0 Module option via optical bay.

The new Dell Latitude E6420 ATG price in USA is $3136. The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG Business Laptop price is optimal and great to buy.

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