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Dell Latitude E6520 i7/FHD

Specifications

Dell Latitude E6520 i7/FHD
Processor
Intel Core i7-2620M 2 x 2.7 - 3.4 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA NVS 4200M - 512 MB VRAM, Core: 740 MHz, Memory: 800 MHz, DDR3, ForceWare 266.96
Memory
8 GB 
, 2x4096
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, MC6JN-156WF1, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel QM67
Storage
Seagate Momentus 7200.4 ST9500420AS, 500 GB 
, 7200 rpm, 500 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II
Soundcard
HD Audio
Connections
1 Express Card 54mm, 4 USB 2.0, 1 Firewire, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: combined line out / microphone, Card Reader: MMC/MS/MS-PRO/SD/SDHC, 1 SmartCard, 1 Fingerprint Reader
Networking
Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit/s), Dell Wireless 1501 Wireless-N Half-Mini Card (g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth 3.0
Optical drive
TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-U633J
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 34.2 x 384 x 258 ( = 1.35 x 15.12 x 10.16 in)
Battery
60 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cells, 11.1V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: VGA 640x480
Additional features
36 Months Warranty
Weight
2.958 kg ( = 104.34 oz / 6.52 pounds), Power Supply: 325 g ( = 11.46 oz / 0.72 pounds)
Price
1705 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 89% - very good
Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 80%, features: 84%, display: 92% mobility: 78%, workmanship: 94%, ergonomy: 95%, emissions: 84%

Reviews for the Dell Latitude E6520 i7/FHD

89% Review Dell Latitude E6520 i7/FHD Notebook | Notebookcheck
Business expert. The Latitude E6520's high-end version lures with a premium Full HD screen, a Core i7 dual core, a graphics card and a fast HDD. Is the high additional cost a sensible investment? Is it the door into the business premium range?
89% Test Dell Latitude E6520 i7/FHD Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2011
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 80% display: 92% mobility: 78% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 84%
Dell Latitude E6520
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
positive: performance, sturdy case, docking port, touch display, input devices; negative: display is glossy and has a low contrast, no USB 3.0
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2011

Comment

NVIDIA NVS 4200M: Business Graphics card that is based on the GeForce GT 520M with special BIOS and drivers for business applications. The clock speeds however can in theory slightly surpass the GT 520M, in the Latitude 6420 however they are at a level of the GT 520M.

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.


Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  


2620M: Very fast 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.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.958 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.


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.


89%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2011-05-19 (Update: 2012-05-26)