Dell Latitude E6430 14" Laptop Computer - i5 Dual Core 2.5GHz Processor, 4GB RAM, 250GB HDD, Windows 7 Professional

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There is no rubber seal around the perimeter of the housing, and there are several openings for the fan, heat exchanger, optical drive and mass storage. SOFTWARE Your use of Coretek software is on the terms of the license in effect for the software at the time of purchase. Since the case is identical to the previous model, with the exception of the keyboard's charcoal colored bed, as mentioned above, we would refer to the in-depth 2011 review of the E6420. Of course, our standardized Wi-Fi browsing test is more interesting for most readers as it allows conclusions on battery life in real-world conditions. inches, 3 pounds) is much lighter, but that 14-inch Ultrabook isn't nearly as rugged as this Dell or the T430.

While the heavy-duty design is expensive overkill for the office-bound, it's definitely the smart choice for anyone who has seen a regular laptop fall to the hazards of the elements, and earns our Editors' Choice for rugged laptops. The SSD has soft rubber isolators on each side, adding further protection, and it's externally accessible for quick removal upon undoing two small screws, something enterprises and government agencies increasingly demand for security reasons. Otherwise, we are facing the same bulky and solid case that we examined extensively last year in the Latitude E6420. Graphic designers and photographers who need a precise color reproduction should consider other laptops (e. The protective doors provide physical protection, not sealing, and this is one area of the ATG that looks a bit unfinished.

The hinges look like they could carry a much heavier burden, but they nevertheless allow us to open the lid easily and keep it precisely in the set opening angle (maximum approx. We've rarely seen a notebook where components, frames, conduits and everything else are this well interlocking and integrated. In fact, the Dell Latitude 6430 ATG turned in the highest performance benchmark numbers we have ever seen in the RuggedPCReview. In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 29 °C / 84 F, compared to the device average of 29.

When affixed to a Dell notebook, the letters "ATG" stand for "All Terrain Grade" and at Dell that means semi-rugged. The touchpad's very subtly roughened surface lets you glide over it with ease and the pointer navigates precisely and accurately over the screen.

Unfortunately, most vendors of semi-rugged laptops and other mobile computing gear are vague when describing just how much abuse a product can take. To the right of the keyboard are three rubber push buttons to rise or lower audio volume, or turn it off. Just to provide an idea what all that processor generation jockeying means, compared to the 2nd generation "Sandy Bridge" family, equivalent 3rd generation Intel Core processors, based on 22nm instead of 32nm manufacturing, deliver up to 15% more CPU performance, up to 60% more 3D graphics performance, and up to 1. If you like the case design, do not play sophisticated games and are not exactly planning to work with CAD software, there is absolutely nothing that speaks against the Latitude E6430. When we watched 1080p QuickTime trailers for both "The Avengers" and "The Expendables 2," most images stayed true at greater than 45 degrees, though dark scenes occasionally washed out.

The Elitebook 8460p lags behind with 5h and 13min and, with its much bigger 94 Wh, 9-cell battery, Lenovo's ThinkPad T430 only extracts about an hour more with 6h 29min. In the Latitude E6430's case, we are faced with a slightly different case design - as usual, beauty is in the eye of the beholder - but the other qualities of the aluminum/magnesium chassis are convincing. Brand New Dell Latitude E6430 14" Laptop Screen with HD 1366 x 768 resolution and 40 pin connector that is located on the bottom left when looking from the back as shown in picture. The Scorpions' heavy metal "No One Like You" did not sound distorted, but it was hollow and monotone with little separation of sound between speakers.Although the laptop is never completely quiet when idling, its fan and hard disk noise are at an acceptable level of 34 dB(A). Discover real-world durability and dependability in a laptop designed for the rigors of work on the move.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so this limitation may not apply. Dell literature speaks of a "Tri-Metal" casing, referring to the anodized aluminum top (inlaid in a coarsely powercoated black frame), the magnesium corners and bottom plate, and the steel hinges. The company gotten very good at taking some of the rugged tech used in the tank-like Dell Latitude E6420 XFR and applying it to the semi-rugged E6430 ATG. The E6430 ATG is also equipped to handle multimedia tasks, something that couldn't really be said of comparable semi-rugged business laptops.

Just don't expect to keep things playable with the special effects turned up; the rate dropped to 26 fps. Coretek’s responsibility under this, or any other warranty, implied or expressed, is limited to repair, replacement or refund, as set forth above. Thus, we had to live with a limited resolution (1366 x 768) and limited outdoor suitability (screen is a bit too dark).