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Dell Latitude C400 review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Mobile Pentium III-M
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 830M
Data bus speed: 133 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Memory specification compliance: PC133
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: no
Infrared: 1
Serial: 1
Docking station port: yes
USB: 1
Wireless LAN: optional
Ethernet: 3Com 3C920 Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller
Modem: PCTEL 2304WT V.92 MDC Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Intel 801
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Graphics Technology (integrated)
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 2-button touchpad, 2-button trackpoint
Keyboard: 85 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 28.9x2.5x23.9 cm
Weight: 1.7 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Audio
Audio processor: Crystal CS4205
Microphone: yes
Speakers: mono
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 3600 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: DVD-ROM drive (£6), CD-RW drive (£101), DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive (£179), C/Port II v3 (£231), C/Dock II (£414), TrueMobile 1150 wireless PC Car (£79), Lightweight executive leather case (£14)
Other: external CD-ROM drive
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Overview

Dell Latitude C400

Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

This is a well specified ultraportable notebook that delivers very good value for money. It's an excellent choice if you need to combine performance and portability.

Typical price

£ 1595