Dell Latitude E4200 Review Roundup

E4200 is the first Latitude model that comes with Quartz pink color option. It is also the smallest Latitude Dell has made to date, measuring 11.4-inch wide, 8-inch deep, 0.8-inch thick and weighting only 2.2lbs.

The Latitude E4200 is a stunning machine. Beside pink, it is also available in blue and brushed metal black. Being a business laptop, it's expected that most company will opt for black color, but for young professional ladies, or individualistic executives that fancy something a little more eye-catching, the pink Latitude E4200 is really a great choice. It has an angular & functional appearance with rich finish that will make an immediate and positive impression on any clients you visit, which is surely one of the aims of a modern day business laptop.


The specification for E4200 is as follows:

• 12.1" Premium, UltraSharp WXGA (1280 x 800) LED Display
• Intel Core2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Processors
• 1 GB of DDR3 RAM, upgradable to 5 GB
• up to 64GB UltraPerformance Solid State Drive
  
• up to 128GB Solid State Drive
• Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipsets
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• VGA, mini-FireWire, 2 x USB, ExpressCard/34
• SD/MMC card reader
• Bluetooth, 802.11abg + draft-n WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
• Windows Vista Business

Now, let's take a look at a few reviews done on this laptop and see what the pros have to say about it:

1. Video review from Shinyshiny.tv



2. PC Pro (rating given: 4 out of 6)

"So we have mixed feelings about the Latitude E4200. It looks fantastic and it's incredibly light, and the flexibility offered by the tiny power supply and five-hour-plus battery life will give it real appeal to mobile professionals. The screen, however, is a disappointment, and coupled with a high price means we hold off from a wholehearted recommendation." Read full review

3. Trusted Review (rating given: 9 out of 10)

"So long as you don't need an optical drive, the E4200 is an ideal option for the serious businessperson on the move." Read full review

4. ZDNet Asia (rating given: 7.6 out of 10)

"This is a nicely put-together ultraportable that, with the extended battery, performs well in most areas except graphics. However, its lack of an optical drive could be a drawback, as could the paucity of USB ports. Mobile broadband is a boon, but we're surprised by the lack of an integrated webcam on a system aimed at mobile professionals." Read full review

Conclusion: The biggest drawback for the Latitude E4200 is the lack of integrated optical drive and webcam. And this is apparently the sacrifices that Dell has to make in exchange to the small-size and portability for this laptop. Also, PC Pro seems to be disappointed with the color accuracy and viewing angles for this laptop. Other than that, with its long battery life, small-size, and light-weight, the Latitude E4200 is a fantastic laptop for its portability and flexibility.

Dell Latitude E4200 Now Available in Pink

We have already seen the picture of Dell Latitude E4200 in Quartz pink back in August, but Dell has not been making it available on their online store until recently, a 'Color package' which offers "Red, Blue or Pink color options, 128GB solid state drive and 3-Year On-Site service after remote diagnosis" is finally available online.


While the Base and Productivity package requires you to pay $99 for downgrading from Windows Vista to XP, the 'Color pakacge' offers you the same option for free. The starting price for the 'Color package' of Dell Latitude E4200 is $2,664.

Dell Latitude E4200 In Quartz Pink

We know that the new E-series of Latitude laptop recently announced by Dell will have a breakthrough from its traditional gray Latitude design, and Quartz Pink will be one of the available color options of the new design. Now let's have a peek at the Latitude E4200 in Quartz Pink.

(Picture from Hexus.net)

The pink laptop in the picture, E4200, is the smallest model among all Latitude E-series, and is expected to be available in the coming weeks. With the girly look of this laptop, it is likely to appeal to the young professional ladies.

Dell Launches New E Laptop Series For Latitude Line

Dell has announced the launching of its fourth-generation Latitude series. There are four new models introduced: the ultraportable E4000-series, everyday E5000-series, mainstream E6000-series and semi-rugged E6000-series.

Dell’s re-engineered Latitude lineup answers a wide range of user profiles:

• Ultra-Portable - Dell Latitude E4200 is a 12.1-inch laptop that starts at 2.2 pounds, making it the lightest commercial notebook in the company’s history1. The 13.3-inch Latitude E4300 has a starting weight of 3.3 pounds1. Designed for road warriors and executives who demand maximum performance and light weight, the systems will be available in the coming weeks.


• Mainstream – The Dell Latitude E6400 and E6500, available today, are 14.1- and 15.4-inch laptops that start at $1,139 and $1,169, respectively. The systems are ideal desktop replacements for high-performance users.


• Essential – The Latitude E5400, a 14.1-inch notebook, starts at $839, and the E5500, a 15.4-inch notebook starts at $869. Available today, the systems include everyday features at a cost-effective price.


• Semi-Rugged – The Latitude E6400 ATG is a 14.1-inch semi-rugged laptop that starts at $2,399 and will be available next week. It is built and tested to meet Military 810F standards for dust, vibration and humidity.


• Desk-Based - From new port replicators to full docking solutions that fit any usage scenario with smaller footprints and streamlined cabling, users can “hot undock.”

From Dell Press Release

Besides the 19-hours battery life, single frame magnesium alloy chassis and options including backlit keyboards, WiMAX and fingerprint readers, the most striking break from the traditional gray Latitude look is the brilliant new design and style which includes multiple choice of colors: Quartz Pink, Regatta Blue, Regal Red and black brushed metal design.

(Photo from Slash Gear)

Dell’s new Latitudes feature:

• All-day computing on the E6400 with breakthrough battery life of up to 19 hours2;


• Full-frame magnesium alloy construction and all-metal hinges;


• Sophisticated keyboard design;


• Ease of use with Dell ControlPoint, centralizing control of user settings for power management, connectivity configurations and security management in a single application;


• First business-class laptop with an intelligent backlit keyboard that automatically adjusts to ambient light levels;


• Exclusive ControlVault solution – intelligent security sub-processors with embedded non-volatile storage that centralizes and helps protect user credentials and security keys in a single hardened security “vault” away from the systems main drive;


• The E6500 is the only laptop with both a contact-less Smart Card reader and a fingerprint readers that complies with Federal Information Processing Standards; and,


• Simplified IT with compatible peripherals, adapters, docking and robust manageability features across the entire portfolio.

How Dell optimize the battery life for the E-series Latitude:


The improvement of the Latitude keyboard layout and design: