Dell Latitude 13 - Intel Core 2 Duo

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

4
Bad:

1

Pros:

Very thin, light; excellent keyboard; useful Dell software and IT support; mobile-broadband option
Exquisitely thin. Sturdy. Fantastic keyboard and mouse buttons. Fairly priced. Fast hard drive. SSD available. Better-than-expected feature set.

Cons:

Short battery life; slow performance; no docking connector; battery not user-replaceable; no optical drive; no dedicated media keys
Small battery yielded paltry battery life. Battery is non-removable. Performance hampered by a low-powered, aging processor. No HDMI or DisplayPort.

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Last revision on November 24, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Very thin, light; excellent keyboard; useful Dell software and IT support; mobile-broadband option
Exquisitely thin. Sturdy. Fantastic keyboard and mouse buttons. Fairly priced. Fast hard drive. SSD available. Better-than-expected feature set

Reviewers Didn't Like

Short battery life; slow performance; no docking connector; battery not user-replaceable; no optical drive; no dedicated media keys
Small battery yielded paltry battery life. Battery is non-removable. Performance hampered by a low-powered, aging processor. No HDMI or DisplayPort

Expert reviews and ratings

When we first reviewed the Dell Adamo 13 back in 2009, we fell in love with its sleek design, but at £1649 it was priced a little too high. Now this highly desirable ultraportable has dropped massively in price to just £499, so even cash-strapped...

By TechRadar on April 16, 2011

It's a sad reality that little in the laptop world can match the likes of Apple's ultra-thin when it comes to that metal-clad look and feel. Some of the few alternatives are Dell's and , but with prices starting at £1,000, neither is exactly...

By Trusted Reviews on November 16, 2010

Our configuration of the Dell Latitude 13 impressed with its slim dimensions and good battery life, but its performance was compromised by its sluggish processor and stingy 1GB of...

By CNET UK on October 11, 2010

This lightweight, thin companion is for business users who need basic performance and lots of security. Battery life and performance miss the mark, however....

By Computer Shopper on October 01, 2010

The Dell Latitude 13 is for professionals who have a keen taste for design and below-average standards for battery life and performance....

By PC Mag on September 23, 2010

More performance and features can be found for the same money elsewhere. It's far from being a speed demon, but it's quick enough for regular admin work. The Dell Latitude 13 stands out more for its slim profile, low weight yet still sturdy build....

By PC Advisor on September 08, 2010