The eSATA port can be used for fast data transfer with an external eSATA hard disk, ( Battery Acer Aspire One ) just like the FireWire beside it. USB 3.0 isn't installed, but can be retrofitted via the module bay according to Dell. In this case, ( VGP-BPS13A/S Battery ) the DVD drive would be omitted.

The Latitude E6520 can offer the entire range of communication technologies as a business laptop.( Battery Acer Aspire 4710 ) Since we have the basic version, there is neither Bluetooth nor a HSDPA module installed. ( Dell Laptop Battery ) A corresponding mini PCIe socket as well as SIMCard slot is empty. The E6520 of course has WLAN according to standard draft n specifications (Dell Wireless 1501) as wireless technology. ( Latitude D620 Battery ) Additionally, an Intel 82579 LM gigabit controller is installed.

Dell's data protection tool and the backup and recovery manager belong to the installed security tools.( vostro 1400 battery ) The Trusted Platform module or fingerprint reader is unknown to our E6520 version. ( Dell Vostro 1310 battery ) Merely a Kensington Security Slot can be used with the correlating steel cable can be used for protection against theft.

There's not much in the box,( Sony VGP-BPS13A/S battery ) but there is at least a recovery data carrier for Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit. The user therefore doesn't have to burn recovery DVDs with his own blanks, as common for most manufacturers. ( Dell Vostro 1320 Battery ) The backup and recovery manager is recommendable if you'd like to backup your arduously set up system.

Tediously connecting all cables becomes unnecessary with Dell's Advanced E/Dock docking station (about 140 Euro). ( Inspiron 1720 Battery ) The user would be extensively equipped with serial, parallel, two PS/2, four USB,( Dell 1520 battery ) VGA, DVI, S-Video, audio, RJ45 and RJ11 (two flat screens). If you don't need so many ports, you can choose the Dell 200-70680 Simple E/Dock docking station (about 120 Euro). The smaller alternative supplies 5 USBs, ( Battery Dell Inspiron 1420 ) eSATA, LAN, VGA, DVI, display port, and audio.

Warranty

The standard warranty ex-factory adds up to 3 years ( Battery Dell Inspiron 1525 ) (service on the next business day). Upgrades are available at Dell's for a surcharge, for example the 3 year Pro Support with onsite repair on the next business day and hardware repair support.

The keys supply a very good feedback due to their crisp pressure point and long key drop. (Battery Sony VGP-BPS13/B ) The clearly separated arrow keys (plus page up) protrude out of the keys rectangle and can thus be used without looking. ( Dell vostro 1510 battery ) A separated number pad (spatially separated) designed like in a desktop keyboard finishes off the typing array.

However, we really get enthusiastic when it comes to the pleasant typing qualities.( Sony VGP-BPS13B/B battery ) The Latitude's key bed is fitted absolutely tight, even over the DVD drive. It bids the typist a firm stroke (not hard). ( battery Vostro 1520 ) The keys are non-slip and the fingers can find their way around accurately due to the clear, conic concavity. On the whole, Dell has succeeded in implementing the advantages of a large desktop keyboard as good as possible into a 15.6 incher. The keyboard backlight is not included in our low priced E6520 version.

Touchpad

The ode of praise continues with the mouse replacement.( Dell inspiron 6400 Battery ) Dell speaks of dual pointing because there is a point stick (3 keys) in addition to the multi-touchpad. This dual mouse input device is also standard in ThinkPads and HP's Elitebooks. ( HP Compaq 8510w battery ) The hands don't have to leave the keyboard to move the pointer. Instead they move the mouse from where they are. This increases the work speed.

Touchpad use is convincing across the bench. ( battery VGP-BPS9/B ) The noiselessness and the large, smooth key drop ensure fast use. The touch surface is pleasantly smooth, but not slippery. The pad is sufficiently sized with a diameter of 9.1 centimeters. It is sensitive up to its edges and can be individually modified (scroll bars, gestures, sensitivity).

The matt LED screen (model: PPCTF-156WH4, no manufacturer data) has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels in consumer style (16:9). The 4:3 business format hasn't only become obsolete by Dell. The WXGA resolution (HD Ready) has a coarse resolution for a 15.6 incher.( Acer Aspire 4520 battery ) However, it could be the right choice depending on the user's requirements. The majority of users, or professionals, will opt for the optional 1600x900 or 1920x1080 pixel resolution (HD+/FHD, +29/49 euros).

Core Business.( vgp-bps13s battery ) Productively focusing on your work is to be made possible with a Latitude E6520. In review: The basic version with an i5-2410M CPU, incorporated graphics and HD display.( battery vgp-bps13/s ) You can find out why "Very Good" was missed slightly in this review.( hp 452057-001 )

Dell Latitude E6520 L652051:( battery vgp-bps13a/s ) Low-cost version with HD resolution (1366x768) ( apple a1185 battery )and Core i5-2540MA case that complies with the military standard 810G, splash water proof keyboard, battery alternatives up to 97 watt hours and extendability via a module bay and ExpressCard54.( sony vgp-bps13as battery ) Dell's mainstream business range doesn't come short when listing its upsides.( battery sony vgp-bps13b/b ) Such qualities are to make the 15.6 incher apt for the promised long life cycles of Dell's Latitude range.

Discover in this review if the entry level version of the Latitude E6520 ( vgp-bps13b/s battery ) (Intel Core i5-2540M, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 250GB, HD resolution) proves to be a strong business companion.( sony vgp-bps13/b battery ) The price in the manufacturer's online shop is currently 1236 euros.( battery VGP-BPS13 )

Material: MagnesiumThe weight of 2819 grams is heavy to handle, ( VGP-BPS13A/B battery ) but the robustness of the bulky construction compensates for this drawback. The manufacturer has opted for high-end, heavy materials. ( battery dell vostro 1520 ) We can't deny that the E6520 has a certain touch of everyday ruggedness.

We can't twist the case even a bit with force. ( Compaq CQ42 Battery ) Wrist-rest, keyboard and base plate fit firmly everywhere. Even the area beneath the DVD drive, which is often a weak point, can defy dents caused by pressure.( HP Compaq 8510P battery ) Nevertheless, we find an exception when looking at the wrist-rest. The right area of this inserted plastic plate can be depressed by one millimeter with force.( battery hp 4510s ) The surface has a bit of elbowroom underneath.

The lid's stiffness is well made. ( ibm 40Y6795 ) We can only warp it marginally when it's picked up at the corners. ( HP Laptop Battery ) The surface is made of brushed aluminum (anodized), which even can only be depressed slightly in its center. Fingerprints are hardly visible. ( Thinkpad T60 Battery ) However, they adhere and can only be removed with difficulty with a cleaning cloth.

The surfaces (anodized aluminum,( HP probook 6545B Battery ) powder coated magnesium alloy) have a cool feel and are scratch resistant. ( Compaq 8510W battery ) The wrist-rest has a thin rubber coating and does therefore have a very good grip.( Compaq CQ40 Battery ) The scratch resistance is very good here, as well. Dell relies on full metal (massive) for the hinges. The hinges are pulled very tight to the base unit. ( hp elitebook 8730p battery ) They hold the lid securely and it hardly teeters. One hand has to hold down the base unit due to the high force needed to open the lid.

The Latitude E6520 presents special connection options that are appreciated by professionals.( hp 4710s battery ) First, the conventional mounting of the lid allows placing ports on the rear. Beside the power adapter socket, ( Dell xps m1530 battery ) the Kensington lock, Ethernet and USB 2.0 are located here. The power plug is bulkier than would be necessary, but it is at least at the back. ( Thinkpad T61 Battery ) The sides look less crowded and the cable mess on the desk is reduced when the side away from the user is used.

On the right, we find a rare ExpressCard54 slot. ( sony vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) Expansion cards (interfaces, TV cards, flash memories) can be inserted here. ExpressCard34 also fit. The usually standard audio sockets have been reduced to a combined headphone/microphone socket. Screws are used for the VGA port, which is a feature that is only found in few ThinkPad models.

Die dritte Generation. ( akku Sony VGP-BPS21A/B ) In der aktuellen dritten Generation kommt der 17-Zöller aus der Dell Vostro-Serie in unsere Redaktion. Das amerikanische Unternehmen bietet sowohl neue Hardware im Inneren als auch ein überarbeitetes Äußeres in unterschiedlichen verfügbaren Farben.( Latitude D630 Akku ) Der perfekte (Business)-Begleiter mit Konfigurationsvielfalt?

Mit der Vostro-Familie bietet Dell diverse Notebooks an,(Akku VGP-BPS10/B ) die sich speziell an kleine und mittelständische Unternehmen, kurz KMUs, richten. Durch einen günstigen Einstiegspreis und die gewohnt umfangreichen Konfigurationsangebote soll die Entscheidung hin zum Business-Notebook erleichtert werden.( Akku Aspire 5100 ) Auf Basis von Intels Huron River Plattform werden aktuell das kleinere Dell Vostro 3550 in 15,6 Zoll oder das hier getestete Dell Vostro 3750 mit 17,3-Zoll-Bildschirm (1600 x 900 Pixel, matt) angeboten. Das Gehäuse wurde zeitgleich mit dem Hardware-Refresh überarbeitet,( VGP-BPS10A/B Akku ) wobei Gemeinsamkeiten zum Vorgänger erkennbar sind.

In der vorliegenden Ausstattung bietet das ( Akku Inspiron 9400 ) Notebook einen Intel Core i3-2310M Dual-Core Prozessor mit einer Taktfrequenz von 2,1 GHz, die integrierte GMA HD 3000 GPU,( Akku sony VGP-BPS13B/S ) vier GByte DDR3-Arbeitsspeicher und 500 GByte Festplattenkapazität. Neben dieser Entry-Konfiguration haben wir auch eine flottere Version erhalten, die wir im Abschnitt Leistung zum Vergleich heranziehen.( sony VGP-BPS13b/b Akku ) Die Hauptmerkmale sind dabei der Intel Core i5-2410M Prozessor und die dedizierte Nvidia GeForce GT 525M mit 1 GByte DDR3-RAM.

Mit einem Einstiegspreis von 459 Euro (UVP), ( Acer Aspire 3680 akku ) der sich im B2B-Geschäft exklusive Mehrwertsteuer versteht, sind eine neue Geschäftsausstattung oder ein Update erschwinglich. (Akku sony VGP-BPS13/b ) Die Aufpreisliste ist aber lang und die Möglichkeiten zahlreich. ( Dell Vostro 1710 akku ) Wir checken die Qualitäten des großen Office-Notebooks und dessen Business-Ambitionen.

Die Farbvarianten sind schick und zugleich schlichtBekannt im konservativen Aberdeen Silver,( VGP-BPS21/B Akku ) gediegen in Brisbane Bronze oder ausgefallen in Lucerne Red präsentiert sich das überarbeitete Gehäuse des Dell Vostro 3750. ( aspire 7740 Akku ) Im Vergleich zum direkten Vorgänger wurde das Design in einigen Details verändert, die zusammen einen sichtbaren Unterschied ergeben. Beispiele dafür sind die nun innenliegenden Scharniere samt Lippe im hinteren Bereich, das neue Chiclet-Keyboard mit glänzendem Untergrund sowie die veränderte Position der Schnittstellen.

Das Gehäuse selbst ist aus Aluminium und Kunststoff gefertigt, ( Sony VGP-BPS13a/q Akku ) die gemeinsam eine Symbiose bilden und deren Verarbeitung sorgfältig ausfällt. Die rundum matten Oberflächen bieten eine angenehme Haptik und sind weniger oder gar nicht Anfällig für Kratzer, ( akku VGP-BPS9A/S ) Staub oder Fingerabdrücke. Die Verarbeitung ist in Ordnung, aber ist nicht perfekt. An den Abmessungen und dem Gesamtgewicht von rund 3 Kilogramm hat sich trotz Update kaum etwas verändert. In puncto Mobilität (Gewicht und Abmessungen) scheint das kleinere Vostro 3550 im Vorteil zu sein.

An der Gehäusestabilität gibt es auch bei der Neuauflage grundsätzlich nichts auszusetzen. ( Akku Compaq presario CQ60 ) Die Oberflächen geben bei starkem, punktuellem Druck nur gering nach. Auffällig ist jedoch die Tatsache, ( HP Compaq CQ42 akku ) dass bei Druck rechts und links neben dem Touchpad sowie am Displaydeckel ein Zwischenraum auffällt. Zwischen Oberfläche und der darunterliegenden Schicht ist anscheinend ein kleiner Spielraum vorhanden. Der Bereich um den Ziffernblock ist im Vergleich zur restlichen Tastatur leider etwas schwammig. Dieses Verhalten ist auf das DVD-Laufwerk zurückzuführen. ( Akku Acer 5920G ) Der Displaydeckel ist durch den Einsatz von Aluminium verwindungssteif, wobei eine leichte Wellenbildung bei Verwindung des Deckels zu sehen ist.

Apropos Deckel: Dieser wird von zwei massiven Scharnieren aus Metall gehalten,( Fujitsu LifeBook T5010 Akku ) die einen strafen Halt ohne Nachwippen ermöglichen. Bei dem Öffnen des Gerätes müssen daher aber auch beide Hände genutzt werden ( Fujitsu FPCBP136 Akku ) (Öffnungswinkel: 130 Grad). Dank dieser Scharniere erübrigen sich Haltenasen für den Displaydeckel und damit ein Kritikpunkt des Dell Vostro 3700.

Inmitten den bronzenen Lackierung findet sich eine große ( Sony VGP-BPS2 akku ) Wartungsabdeckung und der mitgelieferte 6-Zellen-Akku in Mattschwarz. Darunter befinden sich zwei RAM-Bänke (maximal 8 GByte) und das Speichermedium mit einer Bauhöhe von 9 Millimetern.( Akku Apple A1185 ) Der Austausch ist einfach, wobei weitere Komponenten für den Nutzer nicht zugänglich sind.

Dell nutzt den gebotenen Platz und bietet für das Vostro 3750 einen gehobenen Anschluss-Standard.( Acer AL10D56 Akku ) Angefangen mit der linken Gehäuseseite, an der neben den Audioanschlüssen eine e-SATA/USB 2.0-Kombination,( Akku Dell 6400 ) ein 8-in-1-Kartenleser sowie ein moderner HDMI-Ausgang untergebracht sind. Dieser erkennt zusammen mit Windows 7 die Verbindung zu einem 3D-fähigen Endgerät und schlägt Optionen vor (Akku VGP-BPS13b/q ) (HDMI 1.4a, Highspeed with Ethernet). Gegenüber finden sich drei weitere USB-Schnittstellen, von denen zwei dem aktuellen Standard USB 3.0 entsprechen, ein einfaches DVD-Laufwerk von Sony Optiarc sowie ein ExpressCard 34 Einschub für Erweiterungskarten.

Dank der oben liegenden Scharniere finden sich auch Schnittstellen an der Gehäuserückseite. ( Dell M1530 Akku ) Neben den Kensington Lock gesellen sich der VGA-Ausgang und die RJ-45-Netzwerkbuchse.( Fujitsu FPCBP89 Akku ) Die Positionierung der Schnittstellen gefällt durch eine hecklastige Verteilung. An der rechten Seite wurden so beispielsweise die häufig genutzten USB-Ports an letzter Stelle angebracht. Ein Blick an die Rückseite zeigt aber auch,( akku Acer Aspire One ) dass dort noch Platz vorhanden wäre.

Als reines Business-Notebook geht das Vostro 3750 aber nicht durch. ( Acer Aspire 1830T Akku ) Zwar findet sich unterhalb der Tastatur ein Fingerprint Sensor und auch ein Kensington Lock ist vorhanden, ( akku Apple A1175 ) aber umfangreiche Security-Features, wie beispielsweise ein TPM-Chip, fehlen. Auf der anderen Seite findet sich an der Geräteunterseite kein Anschluss für eine Docking Station oder einen Zusatzakku. Diese Schnittstelle dürfte bei einem reinen Business-Notebook nicht fehlen.

The eSATA port can be used for fast data transfer with an external eSATA hard disk, ( Battery Acer Aspire One ) just like the FireWire beside it. USB 3.0 isn't installed, but can be retrofitted via the module bay according to Dell. In this case, ( VGP-BPS13A/S Battery ) the DVD drive would be omitted.

The Latitude E6520 can offer the entire range of communication technologies as a business laptop.( Battery Acer Aspire 4710 ) Since we have the basic version, there is neither Bluetooth nor a HSDPA module installed. ( Dell Laptop Battery ) A corresponding mini PCIe socket as well as SIMCard slot is empty. The E6520 of course has WLAN according to standard draft n specifications (Dell Wireless 1501) as wireless technology. ( Latitude D620 Battery ) Additionally, an Intel 82579 LM gigabit controller is installed.

Dell's data protection tool and the backup and recovery manager belong to the installed security tools.( vostro 1400 battery ) The Trusted Platform module or fingerprint reader is unknown to our E6520 version. ( Dell Vostro 1310 battery ) Merely a Kensington Security Slot can be used with the correlating steel cable can be used for protection against theft.

There's not much in the box,( Sony VGP-BPS13A/S battery ) but there is at least a recovery data carrier for Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit. The user therefore doesn't have to burn recovery DVDs with his own blanks, as common for most manufacturers. ( Dell Vostro 1320 Battery ) The backup and recovery manager is recommendable if you'd like to backup your arduously set up system.

Tediously connecting all cables becomes unnecessary with Dell's Advanced E/Dock docking station (about 140 Euro). ( Inspiron 1720 Battery ) The user would be extensively equipped with serial, parallel, two PS/2, four USB,( Dell 1520 battery ) VGA, DVI, S-Video, audio, RJ45 and RJ11 (two flat screens). If you don't need so many ports, you can choose the Dell 200-70680 Simple E/Dock docking station (about 120 Euro). The smaller alternative supplies 5 USBs, ( Battery Dell Inspiron 1420 ) eSATA, LAN, VGA, DVI, display port, and audio.

Warranty

The standard warranty ex-factory adds up to 3 years ( Battery Dell Inspiron 1525 ) (service on the next business day). Upgrades are available at Dell's for a surcharge, for example the 3 year Pro Support with onsite repair on the next business day and hardware repair support.

The keys supply a very good feedback due to their crisp pressure point and long key drop. (Battery Sony VGP-BPS13/B ) The clearly separated arrow keys (plus page up) protrude out of the keys rectangle and can thus be used without looking. ( Dell vostro 1510 battery ) A separated number pad (spatially separated) designed like in a desktop keyboard finishes off the typing array.

However, we really get enthusiastic when it comes to the pleasant typing qualities.( Sony VGP-BPS13B/B battery ) The Latitude's key bed is fitted absolutely tight, even over the DVD drive. It bids the typist a firm stroke (not hard). ( battery Vostro 1520 ) The keys are non-slip and the fingers can find their way around accurately due to the clear, conic concavity. On the whole, Dell has succeeded in implementing the advantages of a large desktop keyboard as good as possible into a 15.6 incher. The keyboard backlight is not included in our low priced E6520 version.

Touchpad

The ode of praise continues with the mouse replacement.( Dell inspiron 6400 Battery ) Dell speaks of dual pointing because there is a point stick (3 keys) in addition to the multi-touchpad. This dual mouse input device is also standard in ThinkPads and HP's Elitebooks. ( HP Compaq 8510w battery ) The hands don't have to leave the keyboard to move the pointer. Instead they move the mouse from where they are. This increases the work speed.

Touchpad use is convincing across the bench. ( battery VGP-BPS9/B ) The noiselessness and the large, smooth key drop ensure fast use. The touch surface is pleasantly smooth, but not slippery. The pad is sufficiently sized with a diameter of 9.1 centimeters. It is sensitive up to its edges and can be individually modified (scroll bars, gestures, sensitivity).

The matt LED screen (model: PPCTF-156WH4, no manufacturer data) has a resolution of 1366x768 pixels in consumer style (16:9). The 4:3 business format hasn't only become obsolete by Dell. The WXGA resolution (HD Ready) has a coarse resolution for a 15.6 incher.( Acer Aspire 4520 battery ) However, it could be the right choice depending on the user's requirements. The majority of users, or professionals, will opt for the optional 1600x900 or 1920x1080 pixel resolution (HD+/FHD, +29/49 euros).

Core Business.( vgp-bps13s battery ) Productively focusing on your work is to be made possible with a Latitude E6520. In review: The basic version with an i5-2410M CPU, incorporated graphics and HD display.( battery vgp-bps13/s ) You can find out why "Very Good" was missed slightly in this review.

Dell Latitude E6520 L652051:( battery vgp-bps13a/s ) Low-cost version with HD resolution (1366x768) and Core i5-2540MA case that complies with the military standard 810G, splash water proof keyboard, battery alternatives up to 97 watt hours and extendability via a module bay and ExpressCard54.( sony vgp-bps13as battery ) Dell's mainstream business range doesn't come short when listing its upsides.( battery sony vgp-bps13b/b ) Such qualities are to make the 15.6 incher apt for the promised long life cycles of Dell's Latitude range.

Discover in this review if the entry level version of the Latitude E6520 ( vgp-bps13b/s battery ) (Intel Core i5-2540M, Intel HD Graphics 3000, 250GB, HD resolution) proves to be a strong business companion.( sony vgp-bps13/b battery ) The price in the manufacturer's online shop is currently 1236 euros.( battery VGP-BPS13 )

Material: MagnesiumThe weight of 2819 grams is heavy to handle, ( VGP-BPS13A/B battery ) but the robustness of the bulky construction compensates for this drawback. The manufacturer has opted for high-end, heavy materials. ( battery dell vostro 1520 ) We can't deny that the E6520 has a certain touch of everyday ruggedness.

We can't twist the case even a bit with force. ( Compaq CQ42 Battery ) Wrist-rest, keyboard and base plate fit firmly everywhere. Even the area beneath the DVD drive, which is often a weak point, can defy dents caused by pressure.( HP Compaq 8510P battery ) Nevertheless, we find an exception when looking at the wrist-rest. The right area of this inserted plastic plate can be depressed by one millimeter with force.( battery hp 4510s ) The surface has a bit of elbowroom underneath.

The lid's stiffness is well made. ( ibm 40Y6795 ) We can only warp it marginally when it's picked up at the corners. ( HP Laptop Battery ) The surface is made of brushed aluminum (anodized), which even can only be depressed slightly in its center. Fingerprints are hardly visible. ( Thinkpad T60 Battery ) However, they adhere and can only be removed with difficulty with a cleaning cloth.

The surfaces (anodized aluminum,( HP probook 6545B Battery ) powder coated magnesium alloy) have a cool feel and are scratch resistant. ( Compaq 8510W battery ) The wrist-rest has a thin rubber coating and does therefore have a very good grip.( Compaq CQ40 Battery ) The scratch resistance is very good here, as well. Dell relies on full metal (massive) for the hinges. The hinges are pulled very tight to the base unit. ( hp elitebook 8730p battery ) They hold the lid securely and it hardly teeters. One hand has to hold down the base unit due to the high force needed to open the lid.

The Latitude E6520 presents special connection options that are appreciated by professionals.( hp 4710s battery ) First, the conventional mounting of the lid allows placing ports on the rear. Beside the power adapter socket, ( Dell xps m1530 battery ) the Kensington lock, Ethernet and USB 2.0 are located here. The power plug is bulkier than would be necessary, but it is at least at the back. ( Thinkpad T61 Battery ) The sides look less crowded and the cable mess on the desk is reduced when the side away from the user is used.

On the right, we find a rare ExpressCard54 slot. ( sony vgp-bps13b/s Battery ) Expansion cards (interfaces, TV cards, flash memories) can be inserted here. ExpressCard34 also fit. The usually standard audio sockets have been reduced to a combined headphone/microphone socket. Screws are used for the VGA port, which is a feature that is only found in few ThinkPad models.