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E6230 Intel Core i5 Dell Latitude E6230 Intel Core i5 16GB Ram 1TB HDD HDMI Win10 Pro Model: Dell Latitude E6230 Operating System: Windows 10 Pro Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.0, USB 3.1, VGA, SD Card Slot Series: Latitude Type: Notebook/Laptop Features: DVD, Bluetooth, Optical Drive, Wi-Fi Hard Drive Capacity: 1TB Storage Type: HDD RAM Size: 16GB Brand: Dell Processor: Intel Core i5 Review Dell Latitude E6230 Notebook Martina Osztovits (translated by Thomas Buchholz), 10/29/2012 Ivy Bridge Business Fast and mobile? Thanks to its fast mass storage, a 256 GB SSD, and an Ivy Bridge generation Core i5-3320M processor, our review model can score in terms of system performance. Is the 12.5-inch sized subnotebook‘s robust and elegant design and good communication array sufficient to allow for unlimited mobility? With their Latitude laptops, Dell wants to score points with business users in terms of performance, durability and scalability. Being 12.5-inches wide, the Dell Latitude E6320 is the smallest and lightest member of the Latitude E-family. Those who find this too small can go for one of the larger sister models. On offer are models from 13.3-inch (E6330 – review will follow shortly) to 14-inch (E6430) and up to 15.6-inch (E6530 – review will follow). As usual with Dell, comprehensive configuration options are available to consumers. Our E6230 review device was equipped with a Core i5-3320M CPU, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 4 GB RAM and an SSD. Should some components of your choice not be available in the online configurator, ordering by telephone might help, as then the possible options are often more extensive. In the course of the review, we will not only clarify what strengths and weaknesses our review candidate has, but we will also compare it to its direct competitors, the recently reviewed HP EliteBook 2570p, Fujitsu Lifebook P772, and Lenovo ThinkPad X230. Case Tri-metal case of the Latitude E6230 Dell talks about a tri-metal case. Various metals are used for its production: a magnesium alloy, anodized aluminum at the display lid, and a powder-coated magnesium base. Thanks to this choice of materials, a very good stability can be achieved despite the light and slender design. Both the base unit and the display lid hardly get deformed when exposed to pressure and winding forces. Additionally, Dell had the case tested for resistance against dust, shaking and extreme temperatures, according to MIL-STD-810G. The strong hinges are manufactured from metal. The hinges’ tension is so great that opening the laptop with just one hand is not possible. They cannot, however, entirely prevent wobbling after adjusting the opening angle. Being bent upwards, the rear edge also limits the opening angle to c. 125 degrees. Connectivity Two USB 3.0 ports and one eSATA/USB 2.0 combo socket are available to ensure fast data exchange with peripheral devices. External displays can be connected either analogously via VGA or digitally via HDMI. Dell dispensed with the DisplayPort directly at the case which is common in the business segment. Should the E6230’s functionality not suffice for the intended usage, it can be upgraded with ExpressCard/34-cards. Fortunately, ports that are often permanently occupied are located at the rear part of the two side edges and on the rear side. Nonetheless, right-handed people may sometimes have an advantage, as the exhaust air is routed out of the case interior on the left edge. As befits a business device, Dell has thought of a docking port on the bottom. A docking port makes integration into an existing work environment easier and it expands the range of interfaces. Front: no ports Left: VGA, eSATA/USB-2.0 combo, 3.5mm combo audio jack, SmartCard reader, card reader Rear: RJ-45 (LAN), battery, Kensington lock, charging port Right: ExpressCard/34, Wi-Fi main switch, 2x USB-3,0, HDMI Simple maintenance Communication Regarding communication features, our Latitude E6230 has virtually everything that one may wish for. When a LAN cable is plugged in, the Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit) enables Ethernet connections with Gigabit speed. The Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (abgn) also supports WLAN connections in Standard-n. Additionally, with the Dell Wireless 5630 (EVD0-HSPA) Mobile Broadband Mini-Card (composite WWAN device) Network Adapter, a broadband modem is on board as well. Finally, via Bluetooth version 4.0, data can be exchanged with small mobile devices. Only people who often travel through areas with bad infrastructure would perhaps also wish for an analogous modem (RJ-11). Security As is right and proper for a business device, a few security features have been built into our review model. In addition to the Kensington Lock, we find aSmartCard reader in the
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