Dell Latitude XT2

The Dell Latitude XT2 is a second generation member of the Latitude XT family. Physically the same with a 12.1-inch, 1280 x 800 pixel display, the XT2 is updated with the fairly recent Centrino 2 architecture, a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, DDR3 memory, UMA graphics that support Vista Aero, a multi-touch responsive screen, dual-digitizer, and an LCD based wireless antenna. The device also includes two USB ports, eSATA, wireless N connectivity, and a 6-cell battery that lasts up to 11 hours on a single charge.

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Dell Latitude XT2
MSRP $2,399.00
Release date November, 2008
Brand Dell
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3 reviews
56
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mixed
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1 positive
2 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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impressive battery life (11 hours on the standard 6-cell and additional 6-cell slice)
+3agreedisagree

full size keyboard
+3agreedisagree

multi-touch display
+2agreedisagree

good 1280 x 800 resolution for a small 12" screen
+2agreedisagree

eSATA
+2agreedisagree

capacitive touch allows users to use their fingers
+2agreedisagree

Cons:
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very expensive
+2agreedisagree

it's a Dell
+2agreedisagree

somewhat heavy for an ultra-portable (3.78 pounds w/ 6-cell)
+2agreedisagree

low power CPU leads to less than stellar processing performance
+2agreedisagree

multi-touch currently has no real-world application
+2agreedisagree

Just too expensive for what it is. It's really not that big of an upgrade from the XT.
+1agreedisagree


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Features

  • CPU & RAM: 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU9400, up to 5GB DDR3 1066MHz (2 dimms)
  • Display: 12.1" Multi-Touch LED backlit display, 1280 x 800 px resolution, powered by the Intel GMA 4500MHD
  • Network: 802.11a/g/n WiFi, Ethernet
  • Storage: 120GB 5400RPM HDD or 128GB SSD
  • Ports & Expansion: 2 x USB 2.0, eSATA, XT2 Media Slice Docking, Fingerprint Reader (optional), Smart Card Reader (optional)
  • Battery: 6-cell battery, 11 hours

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1.  avatar Matthew W. Wilson said:

Nice overall spec if you do not own a tablet yet. I'll give it a B for now.
May 29, 2009 11:49am
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Matthew W. Wilson

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May 29, 2009
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ProSCORE
50
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6 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • impressive battery life (11 hours on the standard 6-cell and additional 6-cell slice)
  • full size keyboard
  • multi-touch display
  • good 1280 x 800 resolution for a small 12" screen
  • eSATA
  • capacitive touch allows users to use their fingers

Cons

  • very expensive
  • it's a Dell
  • somewhat heavy for an ultra-portable (3.78 pounds w/ 6-cell)
  • low power CPU leads to less than stellar processing performance
  • multi-touch currently has no real-world application
  • Just too expensive for what it is. It's really not that big of an upgrade from the XT.

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"Nice overall spec if you do not own a tablet yet. I'll give it a B for now."
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Yale

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February 27, 2009
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ProSCORE
55
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • impressive battery life (11 hours on the standard 6-cell and additional 6-cell slice)
  • full size keyboard
  • multi-touch display
  • good 1280 x 800 resolution for a small 12" screen
  • eSATA
  • capacitive touch allows users to use their fingers

Cons

  • very expensive
  • it's a Dell
  • somewhat heavy for an ultra-portable (3.78 pounds w/ 6-cell)
  • low power CPU leads to less than stellar processing performance
  • multi-touch currently has no real-world application

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sanny

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March 4, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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positive
2 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • impressive battery life (11 hours on the standard 6-cell and additional 6-cell slice)
  • full size keyboard

Cons

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