Dell refreshed the Dell Latitude E Family of laptops in San Francisco today and as part of this event the company announced the new Dell Latitude E6520 business class notebook. The Latitude E6520 is a 15″ notebook that is engineered to military standards for enhanced and proven durability. This model is a few steps up the chain from the Latitude E5420 and Latitude E5520 laptops which are designed for use on you desk or on the road; not in rugged environments.
Dell Latitude E6520 Processor and Graphics Options:
The Dell Latitude E6520 uses the latest Intel 2nd Generation Core i family of processors which make use of better integrated graphics, but can also be configured with NVIDIA NVS 4200M discrete graphics. The E6520 can support up to 8GB of RAM and offers numerous hard drive options ranging from standard to encrypted or SSD. The 15.6″ anti-glare display on the Latitude E6520 can be configured with a multitouch option or with resolutions up to 1920 x 1080.
Dell Latitude E6520 Durability Features:
Like the rest of the Dell Latitude E Family of notebooks the E6520 comes with a spill resistant keyboard and a protective seal to prevent items from getting in between your screen and the keyboard while your laptop is closed. Additionally the base is powder coated and the entire notebook is tested to meet MIL-STD 810G specifications for temperature, vibration, dust and high altitudes.
Dell Latitude E6520 Usability and Battery Options:
The Latitude E6520 comes with a full size backlit keyboard that includes a dedicated number pad. The 15.6″ display can be open to 180 degrees to help users find the perfect angle for working on the go. Users will appreciate a wide range of battery options including 4 and 6 cell Express charge battery options. There are also several mobile broadband connectivity options to get you connected when you are out of the office.
Dell Latitude E6520 Security Options:
From a security standpoint the Dell Latitude E6520 is secured with Dell Data Protection and ControlVault tools and your data is protected from falls with the integrated hard drive freefall sensor. There are also options for fingerprint and contactless smart card access and the ability to lock down ports to prevent data leaks.
Dell Latitude E6520 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
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Chipset | Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset |
Display | 15.6” HD (1366×768) Anti-Glare LED
15.6” HD (1366×768) Anti-Glare LED w/ 2 finger multi-touch touchscreen 15.6” HD+ (1600×900) Anti-Glare LED 15.6” FHD (1920×1080) Anti-Glare LED |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | Width: 15.12” / 384.00mm; Height: (front/back) 1.11”/28.30mm to 1.35”/34.20mm; Depth: 10.16” / 258.00mm |
Weight1 | Starting weight: 5.52lbs / 2.50kg (with 4-cell battery and airbay) |
Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000
NVIDIA® NVSTM 4200M Discrete Graphics |
Memory 2 | DDR3 SDRAM (1333 MHz) 2 slots supporting 1G11, 2G or 4GB DIMMs |
Battery | 4-cell (40Whr) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge™
6-cell (60Whr) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge™ 9-cell (87Whr) 3 Year Warranty Lithium Ion battery 9-cell (97Whr) Extended battery slice 3-cell (30Whr) E-Modular Bay II 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) E-Module Bay II Secondary HDD Option |
Optical Drives | Removable 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 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, SmartCard Reader, optional Contactless SmartCard Reader/Fingerprint Reader or FIPS Fingerprint Reader, USB 3.0 Module option via optical bay, integrated modem (RJ-11) option |
Input device | Dual Pointing Keyboard: Standard or Backlit11, Multi-touch Touchpad; Multi-touch Panel Option (2-finger touch) |
Systems Management | DASH 1.1; Dell KACETM systems management appliances option |
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance | Regulatory Model: P14F; Regulatory Type: P14F001; Energy Star 5.0; EPEAT Gold |