The Dell Latitude E6400 Laptop is a bestselling 2008 14.1-inch laptop that received positive reviews for its metal construction, bright screen, stable performance on everyday tasks, and plenty of ports for peripherals. However, its design is bulky, its battery life is short and it tends to get hot sometimes. While its look and hardware may be outdated compared to the latest ultrabooks, for office and school tasks the E6400 is still a reliable business class laptop available for an extremely low refurbished price.
Pros
- Windows 7 Professional
- Metal construction
- e-SATA external connector
- Backlit keyboard
Cons
- Poor ventilation
- Dim display
- Heavy
Bottom Line
The Dell Latitude E6400 offers a sturdy platform and offers great reliability for basic business tasks.
- Weight: 6.6 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.26GHz
- Display Size: 14.1 inch
- RAM: 2GB DDR2
- Operating System: Windows 7 Professional
- Graphics: Intel GMA X4500 HD
Critic Reviews
- CNet.com August 21, 2008
A total revamp of Dell's ubiquitous business laptop line, the Latitude E6400 offers Intel's latest Centrino 2 mobile platform and introduces a brushed-metal design that works at home or office, but the real highlight here is the long battery life.
Read full review - PCMag November 3, 2008
The E6400 is a major upgrade from the previous D630. Dell has finally added an SD slot, has incorporated a trendier design, and continues to offer its wide selection of configurations and parts.
Read full review - TrustedReviews May 26, 2011
A powerful, flexible, sturdy and well designed portable all-rounder, the Dell Latitude E6400's design and functionality caters very well to the needs of a wide range of users
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.26GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel GMA X4500 HD [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 2GB DDR2 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 7 Professional |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs |
| Battery Life | 3.5 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 80 HDD 5400 |
| Display Size | 14.1 inch |
| Display Type | TN |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 800 |
| Display Technology | LED-backlit display |
| Connectivity | 4x USB 2.0 | VGA | eSATA | mini FireWire | dialup modem | 10/100 Ethernet | WiFi | Bluetooth |
| Audio | Stereo speakers |
| Webcam | None |
| Additional Features | keyboard, touchpad, 5-1 card reader |
