Dell Latitude E6320 Business-Rugged Laptop

03.10.2011

The E6320 's 13.3-inch LED screen is matte, so you don't have to worry about glare or reflections. Color representation looks good, and the display can be almost blindingly bright--excellent for working outside or in direct sunlight. With a native resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels--which is standard for the category--there really isn't much to complain about here.

Multimedia playback on the Latitude E6320 isn't great. Though high-definition streaming video plays fairly smoothly, significant blockiness mars darker, transitioning scenes. Some artifacts are to be expected since the E6320 isn't a multimedia machine, but the artifacts on this laptop are much more glaring than I normally see. Needless to say, I don't recommend this computer for movie watching.

Ultraportables aren't known for their loud, high-quality speakers, and the Latitude E6320 is no exception. Its speakers, which are located on the front of the machine, are so quiet that you'll feel as if you're listening to music through headphones--except the headphones aren't on your head, they're on the person sitting next to you, and their volume is turned way up.

The Dell Latitude E6320 may not be a multimedia powerhouse, but it is an excellent for a frequently traveling professional. In addition to being a good performer for basic business tasks, it has various little extra features that businesspeople will love. The ExpressCharge battery that charges up to 80 percent in under an hour, the spill-resistant keyboard that can withstand cups of steaming coffee, and the rugged exterior that lets people bang your laptop around at TSA checkpoints are just some of the features that will make your working life a heck of a lot easier.