Dell Latitude E5420 Details, Specs and Pics

Dell has redesigned the Dell Latitude E Family of laptops with improvements to durability and a new attention to design that is representative of the end user’s desire for a notebook that doesn’t just get the job done, but looks good to. The Dell Latitude E5420 is a new business class laptop from Dell that is aimed at users who need a budget friendly laptop that can be used at the desk or on the go.

Dell Latitude E5420 Processor and Graphics Options:

The Dell Latitude E5420 notebook will make use of the latest 2nd Generation Intel Core i Family of processors and will use the integrated Intel HD3000 graphics that are a part of the new processor family. Additionally the Latitude E5420 will be able to accommodate up to 8GB RAM and numerous hard drive sizes including encrypted and solid state drives.

Dell Latitude E5420 Durability Features:

The Latitude E5420 has a durable Tri-Metal casing that offers a brushed aluminum finish for a nice look and a lighter device. The keyboard is spill resistant and there is now an LCD bumper that helps forma  seal when the LCD is closed. Additionally, the hinges are made of steel and the underside of the laptop is powder coated to help prevent scratches.

Dell Latitude E5420 Usability and Battery Options:

The Dell Latitude E5420 has numerous battery options to accommodate the needs of many different user types ranging all the way up to a 9 cell 97Wh battery. As far as usability, the E5420 has a backlit keyboard, optional webcam and the ability to lay the screen back 180 degrees.

The 14.1″ display is LED backlit and anti-glare for enhanced productivity outdoors. The base screen has a 1366×768 resolution, but users can upgrade to a 1600×900 resolution.

Dell Latitude E5420 Security Options:

The E5420 has numerous security options including Dell Data Protection, a Free Fall hard drive sensor that will lock the hard drive in the event of a fall and the ability to control port access. Additionally there are options to use fingerprint readers and contactless smart cards for enhanced security.

Dell Latitude E5420 Detailed Specs:

Processor Options 2nd Generation Intel® processors
Operating System Options
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional
Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
Genuine Windows Vista® Business
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Basic
Linux Ubuntu 10.10
Chipset Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
Display 14.0” HD (1366×768) Anti-Glare LED

14.0” HD+ (1600×900) Anti-Glare LED

Dimensions (WxDxH) Width: 13.78” / 350mm; Height: (front/back) 1.18”/29.90 to 1.28”/32.5mm; Depth: 9.45” / 240mm
Weight1 Starting weight: 4.50lbs / 2.04kg (with 4-cell battery and airbay)
Graphics Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Memory 2 DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz) 2 slots supporting 1G11, 2G or 4GB DIMMs
Battery 4-cell (40Whr) Lithium Ion battery

6-cell (60Wh) Lithium Ion battery

9-cell (97Wh) Lithium Ion battery13

9-cell (87Wh) 3 Year Limited Hardware Warranty Battery Lithium Ion battery

AC Adapter 65 Watt or 90W AC Adapter

90W Auto/Air DC adapter (optional)

Primary Storage Options 7200 rpm SATA up to 500GB

Encrypted 7200 rpm 320GB12

Mobility Solid State up to 256GB

Dell Fast Response Free Fall Sensor (standard on the motherboard)

Optical Drives DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW
Connectivity Options 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet

Wireless LAN and WiMAX Options:

Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205; Intel® Centrino® Advanced -N + WiMAX 625013; Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300; Dell Wireless 1501 (802.11 b/g/n 1×1); Dell Wireless 1530 (802.11 a/g/n 2×2)

Mobile Broadband2 & GPS Options11:

Dell Wireless™ 5630 Multi-mode HSPA-EVDO Mini Card (Gobi™ 3000) with A-GPS; Dell Wireless™ 5550 Single-mode HSPA Mini Card with A-GPS

Bluetooth Option:

Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth® 3.0

Multimedia High Quality Speakers

Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack

Integrated, noise reducing array microphones

Optional Integrated full HD video webcam and Dell Webcam Central software

Expansion slots 5-in-1 card reader  (supports MS, MS pro, SD, MMC and SDHD)
Ports and

Connectors

Network connector (RJ-45); USB 2.0 (4) – 1 USB/eSATA combo; Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack, Memory card reader, 54 mm ExpressCard, 1394, Docking Connector, VGA, HDMI, 1 Full and 2 Half Mini Card Slots, Optional SmartCard Reader, PC Card, Modem (RJ-11) optional
Input device Integrated Single pointing or Dual Pointing Keyboard: Standard or Backlit11; Multi-touch Touchpad
Systems Management DASH 1.1; Dell KACETM systems management appliances option
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Energy Star 5.0

EPEAT Bronze

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