Notice: Minor Cosmetic Imperfections.
Business style. The business laptops of Dell's Latitude lineup are actually made for entrepreneurs. However, the slim Dell Latitude E5550 and its plastic casing also fit medium budgets. Our report clarifies whether the E5550 is just another office machine, or if it might just add a touch of elegance to the desk.
Productivity is the primary aspect in many offices. The device is nevertheless to radiate a certain degree of exclusiveness on the desk or when meeting business associates. For this reason, Dell offers different lines of its 15.6-inch Latitude laptops. There are the stylish ultrabooks from the 7000 series, particularly high-performance machines in the 6 series, plain and low-cost entry laptops in the 3000 series, and the 5000 series with a restrained appearance and sufficient power for medium-sized budgets.
Design
the fundamental design language has not been changed: rounded corners, prominent double hinges, and restrained black. The dedicated keys for volume control have been omitted, and the keyboard moves up closer to the display. In addition, there is a revamped power button, and new status LEDs on the front. The keyboard has also been redesigned. It is now more basic, and the rounded corners also look more compelling.
Plastic is still the dominating material - the Latitude 7000 series provides metal casings. The surfaces still have a high-quality feel, and the lid features a non-slip, soft-touch coating.
The stability has improved; the lid can hardly be warped now, and pressure is no longer passed on to the screen. The marginally uneven gaps above the fan are acceptable, particularly since the casing makes a significantly more consistent and considerably higher quality impression than its precursor. In addition, the lighter weight and lower height contribute to the mobility factor.