A True American: Dell Latitude D620 Notebook Review

Sidney · 11th December 2007, 04:51

This notebook boasts superb ergonomic and functional properties. Targeted at active users for whom it will make a trustworthy traveling companion, the notebook features a reinforced case made of magnesium alloy and a waterproof keyboard. Read more about it in our review!

http://xbitlabs.com/articles/mobile/...tude-d620.html

Sidney · 11th December 2007, 04:52

A working laptop or company issued laptop ..... docking port no webcam and no card reader

taking some of the funs away. Work man!! You got two batteries and shoud have finished the presentation on that 4 hours flight to LA.

jmke · 11th December 2007, 10:04

they didn't say anything about the subpar LCD panel which doesn't show colors correctly and has a very bad viewing angle

Rutar · 11th December 2007, 10:21

I see jmke isn't a fan of TN panels either.

Sidney · 11th December 2007, 15:33

For "work" laptop I don't want wide viewing angle.

jmke · 11th December 2007, 16:35

but I do want somewhat correct colors and not washed out, this screen is not even close to being desktop replacement, if it's for work, 8+ hours staring onto screen, I want quality

Rutar · 11th December 2007, 16:44

indeed, in todays screen work heavy times, a good, big display can pay itself off really quick for the employer

Sidney · 11th December 2007, 16:49

You may have a bad unit?
I used Toshiba from 1992 to 1998; from 1998 to 2002 Dell and 2006 all Company issued laptop. Other than the dual scan display from the beginning, I never have problem with screen problem. I always dock the laptop at my office and undock on business travel and work at home on after hours.

Sidney · 11th December 2007, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rutar

indeed, in todays screen work heavy times, a good, big display can pay itself off really quick for the employer

Not such today; heavy work is normal. Annual budget, monthly financial, year end inventory, monthly forecast, new product launch, marketing and sales ...... all heavy work. Use the docking station!

No one wants a big heavy laptop to haul around airport. 14" is max I could tolerate. If you don't travel, you don't need laptop. Unless you are in engineering field and goes to sites often, a big laptop is unavoidable.

Rutar · 11th December 2007, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sidney

Not such today; heavy work is normal. Annual budget, monthly financial, year end inventory, monthly forecast, new product launch, marketing and sales ...... all heavy work. Use the docking station!

No one wants a big heavy laptop to haul around airport. 14" is max I could tolerate. If you don't travel, you don't need laptop.

the display is still the last part where you should skimp, size and weight can be solved with money

11th December 2007, 04:51	#1
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,730	A True American: Dell Latitude D620 Notebook Review This notebook boasts superb ergonomic and functional properties. Targeted at active users for whom it will make a trustworthy traveling companion, the notebook features a reinforced case made of magnesium alloy and a waterproof keyboard. Read more about it in our review! http://xbitlabs.com/articles/mobile/...tude-d620.html __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

11th December 2007, 04:52	#2
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,730	A working laptop or company issued laptop ..... docking port no webcam and no card reader taking some of the funs away. Work man!! You got two batteries and shoud have finished the presentation on that 4 hours flight to LA. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

11th December 2007, 10:04	#3
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,497	they didn't say anything about the subpar LCD panel which doesn't show colors correctly and has a very bad viewing angle __________________

11th December 2007, 15:33	#5
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,730	For "work" laptop I don't want wide viewing angle. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

11th December 2007, 16:35	#6
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 82,497	but I do want somewhat correct colors and not washed out, this screen is not even close to being desktop replacement, if it's for work, 8+ hours staring onto screen, I want quality __________________

11th December 2007, 10:21	#4
Rutar Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,267	I see jmke isn't a fan of TN panels either.

11th December 2007, 16:44	#7
Rutar Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,267	indeed, in todays screen work heavy times, a good, big display can pay itself off really quick for the employer

11th December 2007, 16:49	#8
Sidney [M] Reviewer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,730	You may have a bad unit? I used Toshiba from 1992 to 1998; from 1998 to 2002 Dell and 2006 all Company issued laptop. Other than the dual scan display from the beginning, I never have problem with screen problem. I always dock the laptop at my office and undock on business travel and work at home on after hours. __________________ lazyman Opteron 165 (2) @2.85 1.42 vcore AMD Stock HSF + Chill Vent II

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