Dell Latitude E5530

Having a superb battery life is one of the most admirable qualities of the Dell Latitude E5530. Quite a number of laptop models fall short in this area but this model. This is one of those laptops that you can use for a long period of time without having to fret about recharging.

 

The Dell Latitude E5530 is also a rather good choice due to the variety of docking options that it offers a user on top of its above average performance. You may additionally want to keep in mind that working on the large 15.6 inch screen can somehow boost your productivity by enabling multitasking.

 

Besides, this is a sturdily designed notebook that is more than capable of taking on most if not all the day-to-day bumps and knocks which are often likely to occur at one point or another.

 

Design

Dell Latitude E5530 has a sleek but robust design. It is made using a great combination of strong materials that generally make it better equipped to tolerate rough treatments way better than the average laptop. This model has a tough metal casing/chassis and a brushed aluminum lid. Its hinges are made from steel and the internal frames are made from a magnesium alloy material. Overall, it has a solid build quality.

 

Due to the finish used on the lid, you may experience some fingerprint smudges from time to time. The power button can be found at the top right corner above the keyboard. The keyboard of Dell Latitude E5530 is spill resistant and comes with considerably large and well spaced keys.

 

The keyboard is backlit hence can be used to type comfortably even in dim lit rooms. The laptop allows the user to adjust the brightness level using the ‘Fn’ key for up to four (4) different levels. However its touchpad is not large enough because it has two sets of dedicated buttons both at the top and bottom side.

 

This laptop has a 15.6 inch matte screen. It weighs 6.4 pounds with dimensions of 1.5 × 5.4 × 3.1 inches (HWD) and therefore you will find it quite bulky and somewhat heavy but it can still fit in your laptop backpack.

 

Some of the ports that can be found on the Dell Latitude E5530 include VGA, HDMI, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Ethernet, a security lock slot and an SD memory card reader slot.

 

Features

1. Operating System: MS Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

2. Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel Core i5-3360M

3. RAM: 4GB

4. Hard Drive Size: 320GB (SATA Hard Drive)

5. Hard Drive Speed: 7200rpm

6. Screen Display Size: 15.6”

7. Native Resolution: 1366 × 768

8. Touchpad Size: 3.1 × 1.75 inches

9. Graphics Card: Intel HD Graphics 4000

10. Optical Drive DVD-ROM (8X)

11. Fingerprint Reader

12. Webcam

13. Bluetooth 4.0

14. Ports: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Security lock slot, Ethernet, HDMI, VGA, Headphone/Mic jack

15. Weight: 6.4 Ibs

16. Height: 1.5 inches

17. Width: 5.4 inches

18. Depth: 3.1 inches

19. Battery Life: 8:39 hours

20. Wi-Fi 802.11n

 

Pros

Running for over 8 hours before the next recharge is needed, Dell Latitude E5530 has an impressive battery life. The sturdy design makes it exceptionally durable than many other laptops. The touchpad is responsive and the keyboard is reasonably good for typing.

 

Cons

This laptop has a comparably slow boot time. It is also somewhat heavy and bulky thus not the most portable type for a person on the go.

 

Conclusion

The Dell Latitude E5530 is an all round notebook with balanced features, a robust design and a stunning battery life.