Since the end user in the office will not see the original box, it does not include much more than the power supply and laptop. Dell's Data Protection additionally offers extended login options and protection against threats from the Internet. Besides that, a protected environment can be created via the Protected Workspace software, in which the browser can be opened and potentially malicious scripts and attackers cannot access the rest of the system. A Trusted Platform Module is installed, and SmartCard support is optionally available. It effectively allows limiting the laptop's accessibility. It is located under the wrist rest's right area in Dell's Latitude E5540. The fingerprint reader is the most striking security feature. An additional wall reduces the level to between 3/4 and 1/2. The signal strength fluctuated between full and 3/4 reception even at a distance of 10 meters (~33 feet) and through three walls. A WWAN card cannot be inserted by default, but is available for major customers upon request. The build is acceptable, but we found slightly irregular gaps on the casing's right.Īll in all, it is a functional, well-designed chassis that could benefit, in a few places, from a stiffer casing.ĭell sets an example with the installed Wi-Fi module that even supports the latest 802.11 ac standard besides 802.11 a/b/g/n. It will certainly make a good impression everywhere due to its restrained looks buyers who want something extraordinary will have to look somewhere else. The casing's lower part is fairly rigid, but the wrist rest's right side is a bit too pliable, for example.īlack, rounded corners, basic yet stylish - these few words could be used to summarize the Latitude E5540's design. Gorilla Glass protects the screen, and the lid is reinforced with fiberglass, but it can be warped to quite an extent.

The material used contributes to that: Plastic no matter where the fingers are placed, though with a high-quality and pleasant feel. The high-quality chassis of the Latitude 60 laptops remain unmatched though.

It quickly becomes obvious that the redeveloped casing is not an ultra-cheap model - Dell has now relocated those in its Latitude 3000 Series.

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