This business-class mobile workhorse is designed to keep end-users productive, offering more options of ports, storage and connectivity than any other Latitude, while maintaining the promise of the world’s most secure and manageable laptop with outstanding reliability. Find great deals for Dell Latitude E5400 14.1in. Notebook/Laptop - Customized. Shop with confidence on eBay!

• Pros

  Anti-glare screen. Decent battery life for third-generation Intel Core processor. Removable battery. Lots of legacy ports.

• Cons

  Screen a little dull. 1,366 by 768 resolution screen. Some fan noise during heavy computing runs.

• Bottom Line

  The Dell Latitude E5430 laptop is for veteran users who can't let go of VGA monitors, ExpressCards, and optical discs.

It's funny to think of older technologies as a niche, but most businesses have done away with many of the technologies that were commonplace in the 1990s and early 2000s. The Dell Latitude E5430 laptop is for veteran users who can't let go of VGA monitors, ExpressCards, and optical discs. It is a solid laptop with one of the highest port counts we've seen on a non-desktop PC in a while. Though it works with Dell standard docking stations, it really doesn't need them unless you're constantly on the road with this laptop. The high-performance Core i7 processor will blow away many of those lower powered ultrabooks as well.

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Design and Features
The Latitude E5430 looks every bit the old-school mainstream business system, with a dark grey surface bisected by a silver bezel around the chassis. It looks kind of bulky next to ultrabooks, at 10 inches 14 by 1.28 inches (HWD). There's a reason why it is so thick: This system still has plenty of old-school internal expansion slots, I/O ports, and a DVD drive. The DVD drive will be important to you if you still have a large archive of information on DVD. Most businesses won't need the archived 1998 version of a sales proposal to Kozmo.com or a CD telephone directory from 1995, but your business might. Likewise, older ports that are being eliminated from ultrabooks are present on the Latitude E5430: eSATA/USB 3.0 combo port, VGA, and even an ExpressCard reader, with its quaint molded dummy card that doubles as a letter opener and short ruler. The other ports on the system are modern: HDMI, two USB 2.0 ports, another USB 3.0 port, and Ethernet.

The Latitude E5430 also has a removable 60WHr battery on the bottom, with options for up to a 97WHr battery, though the 60WHr clips flush to the bottom of the system. The system has an E-family docking port, if your business has standardized on that Dell peripheral. This is one thing that the Latitude E5430 has over the Editors' Choice business laptop Dell Latitude 6430u ($1,328) and the budget business laptop Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E431 ($599). The Dell 6430u and Lenovo E431 both lack a docking port; thus, the Latitude E5430 is better suited a wider variety of business users.

The Latitude E5430 has a 14-inch, 1,366-by-768-resolution screen. The screen is not touch-enabled, so it's better suited for Windows 7 Professional, even though the system has the option of Windows 8 Pro under the same license. This isn't huge deal yet. A 2-in-1 hybrid tablet like the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix ($1,679) is a better choice, however, if your users are migrating to Windows 8 already.

The anti-glare screen is a mixed bag. Yes, it will prevent screen reflections from fatiguing your users' eyes, but the screen is also a little dull looking next to newer ultrabooks.

Performance
The Latitude E5430 comes with an Intel Core i7-3540M processor with Intel HD 4000 Graphics, 4GB of memory, and a 320GB 7,200rpm SATA hard drive. This combo translates into a powerhouse system with very good multimedia test scores. The Latitude E5430 finished the Photoshop CS6 test with a class-leading 4 minutes 37 seconds. Contrast this with 5:38 for the Lenovo E431 and a slower 7:07 for the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (2013) ($999). The Latitude E5430 has its quickly clocked Core i7 processor to thank for that. The Latitude E5430 is also decently efficient at the battery rundown test (5:11): It outlasted the Core i5-powered Lenovo E431 by over an hour (3:55).

The Dell Latitude E5430 is a solid, reliable choice if you're looking for old school portable computing on a budget. It's got a sub-$1,000 price tag that isn't bad considering that it has a powerhouse Core i7 processor in it. If you're a Dell E-Family dock user, you can obviate the relatively low-resolution screen by adding a docked large screen monitor, or you can use one of the two video ports on the system. The Latitude E5430 is kind of left behind by the latest ultrabooks with 1080p screens and eight-hour battery life, but this is a good system to get the veteran user that needs more speed but won't abandon older technologies, ports, and optical discs.

Dell Latitude E5430

Bottom Line: The Dell Latitude E5430 laptop is for veteran users who can't let go of VGA monitors, ExpressCards, and optical discs.

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Product Information

• Dell Latitude E5400 offers an ideal combination of form and function. Whether at home or the office, its versatile bundle of features promotes productivity. Work on the go with the laptop's carefully managed group of internal and external options. Even the bold outer casing is a highlight for Dell users. Its keyboard provides top-notch access without additional accessories or downloads.Processing speeds are emphasized on this model. Among Dell latitude laptops, the core CPU provides a powerful choice. An Intel Core 2 DUO GHZ processor gives the computer the ability to handle even the most graphic-heavy programs. The Intel 4500MD graphics card also ensures smooth presentations and videos that play without breaks or lines. With 80GB of available storage, this Latitude E5400 laptop by Dell presents a dedicated solution to preserving media, documents, and programs. Just a few strokes on the keyboard or touch pad means items can be saved. The keyboard also promotes fast file naming and searches. The 160GB hard drive works with the processor to make the system run at optimum levels. Up to 2GB of memory provides a higher level of functionality for personal as well as professional use. This solution to corporate desktop performance among laptops also features the Windows XP operating system.Dell Latitude e5400 features a 14.1-inch laptop display that is as useful for office presentations as it is gaming sessions. Its 1280 by 800 resolution promotes clear graphics under any screen contrast or brightness settings. For widescreen viewing, the computer and its related guide also switches to the desired ratio. This feature is especially useful for viewing films in their original format. Don't worry about stopping for constant charges, because the lithium-ion battery provides a long charge. The product measures 9.5 inches in depth, 1.5 inches in height, and 13.3 inches in width. The computer from Dell reduces system stress by looking out for constant CPU updates. Free up IT resources with Dell Client Management software. This program pack checks for elements such as voltage levels and alerts users about possible conflicts before they occur. This software addition is regularly upgraded through standard Internet connections to include new support features. Along with the multi-faceted keyboard, this selection makes for better search control of the touch pad. It works much like a type of mouse and gives users rapid options for choosing any app or file. This durable keyboard also withstands the strain of constant use. Keys on the keyboard stand up to wear and tear without fading or losing their coloring. This flexible computing choice features a family of peripherals and docks. It also offers wireless or Wi-Fi access for selected options. Its versatility makes it easy to go between desktops and other devices such as smartphones. An installed DVD drive plays most DVDs and can easily make new disks with data or related information. Security is at the forefront of the Dell Latitude E5400 Notebook. Its security features present a high level of protection throughout the device.

Product Identifiers

• Dell
• Latitude E5400
• 118201401

Product Key Features

• Notebook/Laptop
• Integrated/On-Board Graphics

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• Notebook/Laptop
• 14.1in.
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