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Dell Latitude X300 review Editors Choice Award

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 1
RAM capacity: 1.125 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Infrared: 1
Serial: 1
Parallel: 1
Bluetooth: yes
Docking station port: yes
USB: 4
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 2
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3A Mini-PCI Adapter
Ethernet: Broadcom 570x Gigabit Integrated Controller
Modem: Conexant D480 MDC V.92 Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Flash card: SD/MMC
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 30 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory TEchnology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 12.1 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad
Keyboard: 84 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 27.5x1.98x23.4 cm
Weight: 1.38 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Dell Modem On Hold, Dell QuickSet, InterVideo WinDVD, Roxio Easy CD Creator 5, Broadcom Advanced Control Suite
Audio
Audio processor: SigmaTel C-Major Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone (+ headphone on MediaBase)
Service & support
Standard warranty: 3 years
Service & support details: next business day on-site
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 1900 mAh
Miscellaneous
Accessories: 640MB RAM (£180) 1152MB RAM (£750) TrueMobile 1400 (802.11a/b/g) card (£30), 40GB HD (75), 60GB HD (£145), USB floppy drive (£30), additional 4-cell Li-ion battery (£79), additional 8-cell Li-ion battery (£106), DFamily Classic Nylon Carrying Case (£30)
Other: optical drive in Media Base or external
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Overview

Dell Latitude X300

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Editors rating
Rating: 8.0
Verdict

The ultraportable Latitude X300 exudes business appeal, with its speed, elegance and good support. However, it definitely needs a second battery and cheaper memory.

Typical price

£ 1412