Dell Latitude D410 (12.1in)

Dell Latitude D410
Note: For battery recall information concerning the D410, please read this article. Dell has setup a website, DellBatteryProgram.com to address these issues.

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Product Name: Dell Latitude D410
Official Page: Discontinued
Manufacturer: Dell
Announced: Early 2005?
Available: Discontinued
Price: @ $1300 USD When in production

Related Laptops:
– Possibly replaced Dell Latitude X1
– Replaced by Dell Latitude D420
Dell Inspiron 700M (cheaper, slightly larger, similar time frame)

Features:
– Dell TrueMobile 5100 GPRS PC Card available (mobile broadband)
– Up to 2GB or memory
– Hard Drive shock protection
– Under four pounds

Manufacturer’s Description:
The D410 is an ultra-portable system that provides outstanding performance and battery life.

Comparison of Dell Latitude D410:
Dell Latitude D420 D10

Specifications:
CPU: Intel Pentium M 730, 740, 750, 760, or 770 (1.6GHz – 2.13GHz, 2MB L2)
Chipset: Intel Mobile 915GM
Front-side Bus:
Memory: DDR2 SDRAM 400MHz or 533MHz
Memory Capacity: 2 slots, up to 2GB

Graphics/Display:
Display: 12.1-inch
Resolution: 1024×768 XGA
Touchscreen: No
Widescreen: No
Graphics Chipset: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Graphics Memory: 128MB Shared
Other: VGA Out

Storage:
Hard Drive: 2.5″ Ultra ATA, User Serviceable, Up to 80GB
Optical: External, through port replicator (Dell D-Bay or Latitude D410 MediaBase)
Other: Hard Drive shock protection

Connectivity:
Wireless: Intel PRO Wireless 2200 and 2915 (802.11a/g/b)
Modem: 56K v.92
Ethernet: 10/100/1000 Gigabit
Bluetooth: Optional
Mobile Broadband: Dell TrueMobile 5100 GPRS PC Card

Input/Output:
Audio Chipset: AC97 Compliant Soft Audio
Speakers:
Audio I/O: Headphones/Line-out, micrphone
USB: 2x USB 2.0
Firewire: No
PC Card: 1x PC Card Type I/II
Flash/Memory Card Reader:
Other: Standard 87 Key U.S. Layout, Dell DualPoint Pointing Device (both Touch Pad and Track Stick),
IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) and 1.0 (Slow IR), Port Replicator (D/Bay Connector)

Security:
Biometric/Fingerprint: No
Other: Hardware passwords (primary, administrator, hard drive), Integrated Trusted Platform Module
1.1b (TPM), Integrated Smart Card Reader

Software & Warranty:
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional
Warranty: Discontinued
Drivers: Support.Dell.com

Battery:
Options: 6-cell 53WHr (“Smart” Lithium Ion) or 9-cell 80Whr
Battery Life: Up to 5 hours with 6-cell, 7.2 hours with 9-cell

Dimensions:
Width: 11 inches (278mm)
Depth: 9.4 inches (238mm)
Height: 1.25 inches (31.9mm)
Weight: 3.8 pounds (1.74kg)

Articles/Reviews:
CNET Asia – September, 2005 – 6.2/10.0 – With two integrated security systems, the D410 will appeal to business users who want a higher level of data protection on their notebooks. However, the lack of certain key features may put off some potential buyers.

CNET Reviews – April, 2005 – 6.7/10.0 – With a reinforced frame and new features….the Latitude D410 is a speedy, secure, and smartly designed notebook for executives.

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