It is not noticeable in a normal work environment, which for me includes background noises from refrigerators, freezers, laboratory equipment, building vents, etc.My main considerations, roughly in order of importance, were: 2000 maximum budget Thin light (prefer around 5.5 pounds, or 2.5 kilos) High resolution SXGA screen I was mulling over my choices when Dell released the Sonoma-based Dell Latitude D610 so I ordered one from Dells Small Business website and it arrived February 24th.Ive had it for about one month now, and overall I think it is an excellent machine.
As I will explain below, the audio quality while using headphones is terrible, but otherwise this thin light notebook is perfect for the user who desires a great balance of power and portability. In this review I will make most of my comparisons to the above-mentioned Presario 1710TW. Dell Latitude D610 ( view larger image ) Dell Latitude D610 Review Unit System Specs Pentium M 760 (2.00Ghz w 533Mhz FSB) 512MB (2256) PC3200-DDR2 (400Mhz) 14.1 SXGA (14001050 resolution) ATI Mobility Radeon X300 w 64MB dedicated RAM Fujitsu 60GB HD (5400RPM) 8x DVD-RW (dual layer) Intel Pro 2200 wireless (802.11 bg) Broadcom Gigabit Ethernet; Conexant 56K modem SigmaTel C-Major audio Extra AC adapter extra modular battery System total was 1940 after shipping WA state sales tax Reason for Purchasing I am currently a graduate student in a biomedical research lab and use my notebook primarily for writing, image editing and data storage. Relative portability is important to me as I frequently transport my machine back and forth between the lab and home. I often have several windows open with a lot of information displayed at once which is why a high resolution SXGA is important to me. I would have loved a 15.4-in widescreen SXGA screen but couldnt find anything affordable with that screen size that was below 6 lbs. Build Quality The D610 is a solid looking notebook noticeably thicker and burlier than my old Presario 1710TW, and from what Ive read thicker and more durable than the Latitude D600 that it replaced in Dells business notebook line-up. There is really not any flex when you pick the machine up by a corner, and the screen hinges are solid the screen doesnt wobble when you gently shake the notebook back and forth. The bezel surrounding the screen seems to be separated slightly near the bottom (just above the Dell logo see picture of keyboard below), although I didnt notice this until after I read about it in online forums. A dust-cover for the ports in back and for the docking port underneath would have been nice. Design Aesthetics If you prefer a simple notebook that isnt flashy (as do I), then the D610 is for you. The finish is an attractive silvergrey matte with lighter colored accents around the keyboard and touch-pad. There arent a bunch of cumbersome quick-launch buttons: just volume updown and mute, and the power button. Dell Latitude D510 Specs Bluetooth Indicator LightsAlongside these buttons are indicator lights for num lock, scroll lock, and caps lock, as well as Wifi and Bluetooth indicator lights (I assume it is Bluetooth I opted not to get this feature). There are also indicator lights on the right-hand hinge of the LCD screen for power, HDD activity, and battery status. The Latitude D600 apparently overheated on the palm rest this problem seems to have been fixed with the re-designed D610. I notice a small amount of heat on the left palm rest (just about where the Fn and start keys are), but nothing out of the ordinary. The bottom left-hand side of the notebook also gets warm, but I wouldnt think it would be enough to bother most people while using the computer on your lap. The ventilationcooling system seems adequate, with one large vent on the bottom left and an exhaust on the back left. The fan seems to be always on at a low level, but it is very quiet. Even when it kicks into high gear (which it rarely does) it is still pretty quiet. Regardless this is a bit disappointing compared to my Presario which was completely silent when idling (although louder than the D610 when comparing both at high fan speed). ![]()
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