Dell Latitude 13 3340 Education Series
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Average of 9 scores (from 11 reviews)
Reviews for the Dell Latitude 13 3340 Education Series
Studious. Commonplace plastic barebones, hard-rubber bezel, and the most basic technology. But a battery runtime of 14 hours and more! Who would buy such a laptop for a not exactly bargain price? Perhaps universities or colleges will be interested?
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
If you’re looking for a laptop with all-day battery life predominantly to be used for work, the Latitude 3340 is a more than competent choice. It’s slightly let down by its poor screen, which is a real shame but if your work doesn’t require accurate colours you’ll be able to get by. If you want better performance, and don’t mind sacrificing some battery life, the Dell Inspiron 15 5000 is a better choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: IT Pro Portal Archive.org version
The Dell Latitude 3340 is not a notebook you will long to own for its sense of style. However, its tough design, incredible battery life and reasonable price make it a great option for the intended educational market. We would have liked to see options for 8GB RAM and a higher-resolution screen with better viewing angles, but nevertheless, this is a notebook that suits its school and child orientation very well.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Like all laptops, the Latitude 13 is about compromise, about finding a balance among performance, battery life, cost, and portability. Its durable construction makes it a few ounces heavier than we'd like at 4.1 pounds, but otherwise it pretty much hits the sweet spot, offering decent performance and over 10 hours of battery life for an attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/25/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Dell Latitude 13 Education Series should certainly be on your short list when shopping for a moderately priced laptop for your K-12 student. Other systems may have faster processors or more memory, but the Latitude 13 Education has a ten-hour battery life and is designed to be a durable companion for the next few years (and then some). It's our new Editors' Choice for entry-level desktop replacement laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
The Dell works well for education: the strong, rubberised exterior make it tough, there's a Gorilla Glass screen, the keyboard is excellent and the battery life is class-leading. It's also got broad configuration options, which is important for this type of machine. This Latitude isn't expensive, and that does mean downsides.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Latitude 13 Education ($769 as reviewed) is a sturdy laptop that's capable of handling day-to-day functions. Its impressive battery will last you the school day and even through after-school activities. Unfortunately, this notebook's bulk may cause teens some grief, and the performance could be better for the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/14/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
Laptops designed for education are rare, but Dell has worked hard to ensure that this machine will stand up to classrooms: the tough, rubberised chassis, Gorilla Glass screen, fantastic keyboard and ample battery life all work in its favour. The poor quality screen is problematic, but if you can look past this it's a smart laptop that it's a good option if you need a rugged laptop for a child that won't break the bank.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% display: 40% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% emissions: 70%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
It may not be the most stylish laptop around, and the viewing angles of its screen have room for improvement, but the Latitude 3340 provides good value for money. Its application performance and battery life are as good as you'll get for less than £600, and Dell's on-site support should provide peace of mind for schools and small businesses that require kit at a competitive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/23/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80% workmanship: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/18/2014
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: good battery runtime; rugged and simple chassis Negative: price too high; workmanship deficiencies
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/13/2014
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Relatively compact; modern facilities; attractive and robust case; good battery runtimes.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/25/2014
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Intel HD Graphics 4400:
ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
4200U:
Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.13.30":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Dell: Dell is a U.S. manufacturer (based in Texas) of computer hardware founded in 1984 and is one of the largest international manufacturers in terms of both market share and notebook models. Its product line includes desktops, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, consumer electronics and peripherals. Dell offers laptops that are suitable for various applications, such as business laptops, gaming laptops, ultra portables and workstations. Dell's business laptops from the Latitude and Precision series are an option for professional users and businesses.
In 2023, Dell had an approximate 17% market share of global PC sales, ranking #3 after Lenovo and HP.
For gaming enthusiasts, Dell's Alienware brand is for gaming notebooks.
73.67%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
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