Dell Latitude E6420 ATG
Specifications
Notebook: Dell Latitude E6420 ATG (Latitude E6420 Series)Processor: Intel Core i5 2520M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 14.0 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: no
Weight: 2.92kg
Price: 2050 euro
Average of 9 scores (from 10 reviews)
Reviews for the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG
Handled laptop. Robust laptops are called for on the construction site or terrain. The semi-rugged Latitude is off-road capable without looking like a tank. Will it become the multipurpose weapon for the technician on the move?
Source: PC Advisor
The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG is solid and speedy. With the top-spec Intel Core i7 and Samsung SSD option, performance is undeniably good. The price tagmay look a touch steep, but if you need a laptop that won't object to some rough riding in your work it should pay back its premium.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 70% performance: 80% features: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Source: PC Mag
It's difficult to compare such a unique laptop to any of our regular units, even where there are similarities in performance or equipment. In the end, the primary selling point of rugged laptops is their construction and durability, and as such, I have to compare to the best and most recent rugged laptops. In terms of pure performance, the E6420-ATG can easily compete against the most rugged laptops out there, like the Dell E6420 XFR, without much trouble. If budgetary constraints enter into your decision making process, you might want to instead opt for the business rugged HP Elitebook 8740w ($1,999 direct, 4 stars), but when you want uncompromising durability, the E6420-ATG is the system you'll want to get you through the storm.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/16/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Ars Technica
There's no doubting that the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG is a tough customer. However, if you want to up the specifications, you're going to need to up the financial outlay. As ever when this is the case, you could move away from that base pricepoint rather quickly.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Laptop Mag
The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG is a semi-rugged laptop that offers exceptional power and battery life and a more durable design than your typical business machine. However, at $3,012, this notebook is quite expensive. In fact, for the price delta between the ATG model and the regular Latitude E6420, you could get a whole other non-ruggedized E6420, so you have to really need the extra protection this laptop offers. We also wish the E6420 ATG did a better job of shrugging off our water spill test. Overall, though, the E6420 ATG is a viable option for workers who are hard on their machines.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC World
However you configure it, though, the Dell Latitude E6420 AGT is clearly meant for corporate users who want a machine that can not only survive rough-and-tumble conditions but also crunch serious numbers over a full day on the road, whether a power outlet is handy or not. Unless you need such a seriously sturdy, powerful laptop (and you don't mind lugging it around), you can probably find acceptable alternatives (including other Dell models) for a lot less money.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Notebookreview.com
If you can look beyond the cost and the weight, what you'll find is a surprisingly durable semi-rugged notebook that can survive just about anything you throw at it (or anything you throw it into) and has the performance and battery life to do just about anything a mobile professional needs to do in the field.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2012
Rating: performance: 90% features: 50% display: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 50%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/11/2012
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 79% display: 84% mobility: 81% workmanship: 96% ergonomy: 88% emissions: 89%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2012
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 95% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 90%
Source: Tom's Hardware
DE→ENprice fair, workmanship convincing, keyboard reliable, display and performance good
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/29/2011
Comment
Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).
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.
2520M: Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.0": 14 inch display size is a mixture between the small formats of subnotebooks and the 15 inch standard display. The reason why so many people like displays with medium size is, that this size is not exhausting for the eyes, does not need too much energy and the laptops can be kept quite compact.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.92 kg: This weight is average for notebooks. Therefore the numerous mass of laptops with 15 inch display fits in this class of weight.
Dell: Dell Inc. is a multinational technology corporation that develops, manufactures, sells, and supports personal computers and other computer-related products. Based in Texas, Dell employs more than 82,700 people worldwide (2009). In 2006, Dell purchased the computer hardware manufacturer Alienware. In most countries, the laptops are directly sold to consumers by Dell and each notebook custom-assembled according to a selection of options. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
79.78%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
