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: