Dell Latitude D420
Editors' rating
Very good
7.2
out of 10
Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: BLCWG1S_6
General
- Platform Technology
- Intel Centrino Duo
- System Type
- Notebook
- Built-in Devices
- Speaker, Wireless LAN antenna
- Width
- 11.6 in
- Depth
- 8.3 in
- Height
- 1 in
- Weight
- 3.1 lbs
- Notebook type
- Ultraportable (Under 4 lbs.)
- Screen type
- Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities
- 802.11a, 802.11g, 802.11b
Processor
- Processor
- Intel Core Duo U2500 / 1.20 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology
- Dual-Core
- Core voltage technology
- Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
- Data bus speed
- 533 MHz
- Processor features
- Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability, Power-optimized processor system bus
- Chipset type
- Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Cache Memory
- Type
- L2 cache
- Cache size
- 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size
- 2 GB / 1.5 GB (max)
- Technology
- DDR II SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM configuration features
- 1 x 512 MB + 512 MB (soldered)
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature
- 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating
- 10 - 90%
- Vibration Tolerance
- 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.3 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type
- IDE
Storage
- Floppy Drive
- None
- Hard Drive
- 80 GB - 4200 rpm
- Storage Removable
- None
- Hard drive type
- Portable
Optical Storage
- Type
- CD-RW / DVD-ROM
- CD / DVD read speed
- 8x
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type
- None
Card Reader
- Card reader type
- Card reader
- Supported flash memory cards
- SD Memory Card
Display
- Display Type
- 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution
- 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display
- Yes
- Features
- UltraSharp display
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor
- Intel GMA 900
- Video Memory
- Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
- Max Allocated RAM Size
- 224 MB
Audio
- Audio output type
- Sound card
- Audio codec
- STAC9200
- Audio output compliant standards
- AC '97
- Audio Output Features
- High Definition Audio
- Audio Input
- Microphone
Input Device(s)
- Input device type
- Keyboard, Touchpad, Track stick
Telecom
- Modem
- Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate
- 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications
- ITU V.92
Networking
- Networking
- Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
- Yes
- Wireless NIC
- Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol
- Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
- Networking standards
- IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free)
- 1 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type I/II, 1 ( 1 ) x Smart Card, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
- Interfaces
- 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire, 1 x PoweredUSB 2.0, 1 x Display / video - 24 pin digital DVI
Miscellaneous
- Features
- System password, Hard drive password, Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Power
- Power device form factor
- External
- Voltage Required
- AC 120/230 V
- Power provided
- 65 Watt
Battery
- Technology
- 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty
- 1
- Battery capacity
- 42 Wh
- Mfr estimated battery life
- 4.6 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided
- Windows XP Home
- Software
- Cyberlink PowerDVD, Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details
- Limited warranty - 3 years
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
- 4.5
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
- 7.3
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