Because the E6430 ATG is meant to be deployed by businesses and organizations, it comes bloatware-free, but isn't entirely without preinstalled software. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties so this limitation may not apply. The first picture below shows the two machines outside in very bright summer daylight, in a semi-shaded spot with lots of potential for reflections. Our test device's competition will be found in 14-inch top-of-the-range models, such as Lenovo's ThinkPad T430, HP's Elitebook 8460p or other solid business laptops like Toshiba's Tecra R840.

Playable refresh rates of 21 fps are still achieved in medium details and the native resolution of 1366x768. standard is supported (2 ports on the case's right) in contrast to the E6420 precursor, the available interfaces and their positioning is unchanged. However, colors were bland and our face appeared shadowed, even when we were sitting in a well-lit room.

High Performance" mode cranks the backlight up to full blast, and the discharge rate rose to just under 15 watts, good for 6. inch touchpad provided accurate navigation around the desktop, and even provided reliable multitouch gesture support. With its 6-cell battery that has a capacity of 62 Wh according to HWiNFO, our Latitude lasted for 8h and 46min in the Battery Eater Reader's benchmark before it had to be reconnected to the mains again (minimum brightness, disabled WLAN and enabled energy-savings mode). But time hasn't stood still, and by now outdoor-viewable displays are available from all of the major rugged laptop vendors.

Discover real-world durability and dependability in a laptop designed for the rigors of work on the move. Subjectively, it even renders a fairly pleasant picture due to not over saturated, but nevertheless vivid colors, and a balanced color temperature. The ATG costs about twice as much as a standard issue Latitude, but only half as much as the big, bad XFR. The protective doors provide physical protection, not sealing, and this is one area of the ATG that looks a bit unfinished. Efficient manageability: From deployment to ongoing maintenance and support, Latitude can help you simplify IT management with remote access, remote battery and BIOS management capability and optional Intel vPro technology for efficient out-of-band management.By comparison, the Panasonic Toughbook CF-S10 and the previous Dell Latitude E6420 ATG lasted 9:07 and 8:46, respectively. The backlit keyboard is also spill resistant, and has a pointing stick to join the multitouch touchpad, similar to that seen on the HP EliteBook 8460p . On the right side sits an ExpressCard/54 slot, a rarity among even business notebooks, a hardware Wi-Fi switch, an optical drive and three USB ports, two of which are USB 3. Dell literature speaks of a "Tri-Metal" casing, referring to the anodized aluminum top (inlaid in a coarsely powercoated black frame), the magnesium corners and bottom plate, and the steel hinges. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.