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Dell Latitude E6500

Dell Latitude E6500

220 reviews

Jun, 2013

Positive
Portability (35)
Usability (13)
Screen (2)
Build quality (1)
Performance (1)

Negative
Sound (19)
Connectivity (12)
Touchpad (8)
Reliability (1)
Design (1)

General overview
Price comparison
Product Specifications

alaTest has collected and analyzed 220 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the performance and screen. The resolution and usability are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed comments on the linux support and battery, while many are negative about the design and energy efficiency.

portability, usability, resolution, screen, performance

sound, connectivity, touchpad, energy, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Dell Latitude E6500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Review analysis

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Features

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Showing 1 - 10 of 106 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (115)

Expert review by: J. Simon Leitner (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Latitude E6500 Notebook

Full Metall Jacket. Like many other manufacturers, Dell also laun ...

Timelss business design ; Robust Magnesium chassis ; Good workmanship and haptic ; Very good case stability ; Extensive connection options in a user friendly order ; Extensive security features and communication modules ; Bright, outdoor competent LED...

Decentralized position of the spacebar ; Slight bending of the keyboard possible ; Somewhat blemished sound replay at maximum volume

Pricerunner n.a

Oct, 2008

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Dell Latitude E6500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Dell Latitude E6500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com.

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review by: franzcatch (viewpoints.com)

Dell E6500 - not bad but could use more power ”

My company provided this laptop to me and I have been using it for about 1.5 years now. As per today's standards, the Intel Core 2 Duo processor doesn't quite hold up to the New Core i5 and i7 lappys out there. But even now, this laptop can still...

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review by: bookie727 (viewpoints.com)

Great Laptop ”

I got this laptop brand new and haven't had any problems in the last 2 years. It's not too heavy which makes transporting it easy. The screen is good and clear. I haven't had to spend much on upkeep, it doesn't accumulate dust.

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review by: Slowchaos (amazon.com)

Its okay, if you didn't buy it!

My biggest complaint with this thing is the touch pad/mouse drivers. I have never before used a computer (laptop or desktop) where a moderate load on the cpu would bog down the mouse response time. It is very annoying! I stopped my work just so I could...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: Jason Ross (amazon.com)

Gets the job done

I would have never bought this laptop originaly. It is standard issue at the medical school. After a year of the worst abuse: class, clinic, kids, pets, and searing heat can dish out it still works and looks fine. The track pad is very sensitive but if...

Jul, 2010

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Consumer review by: Everyman (amazon.com)

I'm glad I don't own this piece of crap

I have been subjected to this computer at work. It appears to be brand new, and looks nice. However, the track pad is nearly unusable. It constantly picks up extraneous input even though I have set it to the least sensitive setting. I would NEVER...

May, 2010

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Consumer review by: nad_masters (epinions.com)

Utilitarian Without the ThinkPad's Ruggedness

Dell's bread-and-butter Lattitudes have fallen in style, but functionality is all there. However, the utilitarian look doesn't come with the ruggedness you'd expect.The Latitude E6500 doesn't look much different than the ...

VT support, Firewire, ESATA, 15.4" screen, PC Card and Express Card slot, 7200RPM HDD

Cheap overall feel, lid flexes a lot, low resolution screen

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: vemartin (epinions.com)

Lightweight & Powerful; A Fitting Desktop Replacement

It has been almost five years since I started my new job as a Senior IT Engineer running the messaging infrastructure (Microsoft Exchange 2007/BlackBerry Enterprise Server) installation for a mid-sized Mid-West financial company. And when I ...

Intel Core Duo processor ; maximum 8GB of RAM ; big, bright display

Could use two more USB ports

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: dtipton2 (dell.com)

Failure right out of the box....

I know these things happen, but my recently purchased e6500, which I purchased because of the great success with a very hearty d620, failed within two hours out of the box. Online techs diagnosed it as motherboard failure. I assume (and hope) this is a...

Jul, 2009

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Product Specifications

The Latitude E6500 is thoughtfully designed not just for looks, but to survive a long day on the job. With premium magnesium alloy construction, longer-lasting paint finishes and robust metal hinges, the Latitude E6500 is more durable than ever. Work more comfortably with a precision-tuned keyboard that offers stronger key durability. Roam the halls in style with sleeker, slimmer profile that was inspired by feedback from thousands of users just like you.Meet the laptop that can last as long as your work day. Achieve up to 19 hours of battery life with the combination of standard 9-cell battery, high capacity battery slice. Stay connected anytime, anywhere with Dell Control Point Connection Manager, which enables fast and easy wireless connections with support for current and emerging wireless technologies.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Type:Sound card

Battery

Technology:Lithium ion

Cache Memory

Installed Size:3MB

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.1in

Height:1.3in

Weight:5.1lbs

Width:14.1in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:15.4in

Diagonal Size (metric):39.1cm

Max Resolution:1280 x 800/1440 x 900

Technology:TFT active matrix

Widescreen Display:

Yes

Header

Compatibility:PC

Localization:English

Manufacturer:Dell

Model:E6500

Packaged Quantity:1

Product Line:Dell Latitude

Input Device

Type:Keyboard / Touchpad/Keyboard / Touchpad

Mainboard

Data Bus Speed:1066MHz

Miscellaneous

Color:Brushed metal black

Modem

Type:

None

Networking

Data Link Protocol:Bluetooth 2.1 / Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g / Bluetooth 2.1/Ethernet / Fast Ethernet / Gigabit Ethernet / IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g

Type:Network adapter

Wireless LAN Supported:

Yes

Wireless Protocol:802.11b/g/802.11b/g / Bluetooth 2.1/802.11b/g / Bluetooth 2.1