Summary: 12.1″ WS, Intel Montevina, Ultra Low Voltage, September, 2008, Business-oriented
The E Slim maybe based on the E4200
Update: Dell Latitude E – Officially at Dell.com
Last Updated: August 12, 2008
Image: Engadget
Similar Laptops:
– Replaces Dell Latitude D430
– Same family as Dell Latitude E4300
– Search Small-Laptops.com for Dell Latitude E4200 News
Product Name: Dell Latitude E4200 (possibly E Slim)
Official Page: Dell.com (Small Business)
Manufacturer: Dell
Announced: Leaked: March 21, 2008, Officially on Dell.com – June, 2008, Officially Announced: August 12, 2008
Available: September 2008
Status: In production
Price:
Markets: Business/Professional
Models:
– Multiple colors – Regatta Blue, Royal Red, Quartz Pink
Features:
– Intel Montevina chipset
– Target weight – starting at 2.2 lbs (1kg)
– LED-backlit display
– Intel UMA Graphics (Windows Vista Aero capable)
– eSATA port
– Smart Card Reader, Contactless Smart Card
– Magnesium alloy LCD back/base
– Optional colors for top and bottom
– Bluetooth 2.1
– DDR3 Memory, 800MHz, Up to 5GB
– GPS Options
– Display Port
– Backlit keyboard option
Updates over Dell Latitude D430:
– E-Series is new
– Magnesium alloy casing
– Optional colors
– Upgrade CPU/Chipset/Memory
– Intel Turbo Memory 2.0
– High capacity battery slice
– No Modem
– Bluetooth 2.1 and Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
– No internal optical drive
– No PC Card
– Added Display Port, eSATA port
– Added backlit-Keyboard option
– Lighter/Thinner than D430
– Better internal antenna design
– “Inverted” motherboard for better thermal management
– Much better power management software (Dell ControlPoint)
– Full-disk hardware-based encryption
Manufacturer’s Description:
The Latitude E4200 is designed to travel in style. With premium magnesium alloy construction, longer-lasting paint finishes and robust metal hinges, the new Latitude E4200 is more durable than ever.
Specifications:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage (ULV)
Chipset: Intel Montevina/Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipsets
Front-side Bus: 800MHz
Memory: DDR3 800MHz
Memory Capacity: 5GB Maximum (1GB built-in, one memory slot), Intel Turbo Memory 2.0
Graphics/Display:
Display: 12.1″ Widescreen, LED-backlit
Resolution: 1280×800 WXGA
Widescreen: Yes
Touchscreen: No
Graphics Chipset: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Graphics Memory: Shared
Other: VGA Out, Display Port
Storage:
Hard Drive Type: 2.5″ Serial ATA – Flash-based
Hard Drive Capacity: 64GB “UltraPerformance”, 128GB Normal, some encryption options available.
Optical: External or in E-Media Bay
Other: eSATA port
Connectivity:
Wireless: Dell Wireless 1397 (802.11g), Dell Wireless 1510 (802.11 a/g/n 2×2), Intel® WiFi Link 5100 [802.11a/g/n (1×2), Intel WiFi Link 5300 [802.11a/g/n (3×3)]
Modem: No
Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Bluetooth: Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth 2.1
Mobile Broadband: Ultra-Wideband (UWB), WiMAX Ready, Dell Wireless 5720 (EvDO & GPS) Mobile Broadband Mini Card,
Dell Wireless 5530 (Tri-band HSDPA 7.2/HSUPA 2.0 & GPS) Mini-Card
Input/Output:
Audio Chipset:
Internal Speakers/Microphone: 2 speaker, digital microphone
Audio I/O: Line-in/Line-out
USB: 2x USB 2.0
Firewire: 1x IEEE 1394
PC Card: 1x ExpressCard/34
Flash/Memory Card Reader: Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC)
Keyboard/Mouse:
Other: eSATA, Docking solutions offer PCI-Express slot
Docking Options:
– E-Port Plus: Optimized for dual-monitors (VGA, 2x DVI, or 2x DisplayPort with HDMI support through an adapter), 6x USB 2.0 ports, 1x eSATA port, Serial, Parallel, and PS/2 ports, supports 2x displays up to 2560×1600 through Display Port
– E-Port: – 1x VGA, 1x DVI, 1x Display Port, Legacy-free – 6x USB 2.0, and 1x eSATA
Security:
Biometric/Fingerprint: Built-to-order fingerprinter reader (BTO)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM): TPM 1.2
Other: Smart Card Reader, Contactless Smart Card, Wave Embassy Trust Suite, custom-fit privacy screens, Full-disk hardware-based encryption – “RSA SecurID® certified – Hardware integration with RSA SecurID for strong authentication”, “ControlVault – secure credential management within a trusted boundary”
Software & Warranty:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, Vista Business, Vista Business 64-bit, Vista Home Basic, XP Professional
Other Software:
Warranty:
Drivers:
Battery: 4-cell or 6-cell, High capacity battery slice
Options:
Battery Life:
Dimensions:
Width: 11.4 inches / 291 mm
Depth: 8 inches / 204 mm
Height: 0.79 inches / 19.95 mm
Weight: 2.2 pounds / 1 kg (with 4-cell battery)
Dell Latitude 4200 Reviews and Articles:
– Dell.com – Press Release – August 12, 2008
– Engadget – July 29, 2008 – More details, PowerPoint
– Engadget – June 12, 2008 – Dell E and E Slim revealed
– Engagdget – March 21, 2008 – Sneak peak