Dell Latitude 2100

54 reviews

Apr, 2024

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durability (8)
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performance (8)
usability (6)

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portability (7)
screen (6)
software (1)
connectivity (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 54 reviews of Dell Latitude 2100. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the usability and keyboard are on the whole positive. The durability and performance also get good feedback, whereas the software and connectivity get negative reviews. There are some mixed reviews about the size and portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell Latitude 2100 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Dell Latitude 2100

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Dell Latitude 2100 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size. The keyboard also gets good comments.

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Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Priya Ganapati (wired.com)

Review: Dell Latitude 2100

It may be designed for children, but that doesn't mean the Latitude 2100 can't be enjoyed by big kids too.

Cool, tough rubber exterior coating. Adult-sized keyboard also accommodates the smallest hands. Responsive trackpad. Snappy performance. Clear window on front of chassis meant for student’s name tag

Tattletale web browsing light a little too Big Brother for our tastes. Optional extras drive up the price tag quickly. Chunky monkey power adapter

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

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Dell Latitude 2100

Rugged design with rubber cover; touch-screen option.

Tiny keyboard; big and heavy for a Netbook.

Aimed primarily at school kids, the Dell Latitude 2100 is an interesting new take on the Netbook. It's worth a look if the unique features--including an especially rugged design and a touch screen--are important to you.

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Darren Gladstone (pcworld.com)

Dell Latitude 2100

Families, don't be surprised if you see the Dell Latitude 2100 show up in a classroom near you. As I've written in the past, Dell is aggressively targeting the K-8 education market with this line of rugged-looking netbooks. At the time I played with a...

A good touchscreen implementation ; Rugged-like

Big and bulky ; Skimps on hard drive space

Dell courts classrooms with this Latitude's kid-friendly touchscreen, but the big-boned netbook skimps on space.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Dell Latitude 2100 Netbook

Mobile class room Connoisseurs are well acquainted with Dell's La

Robust and resistant case; Long battery life; Well-equipped; Good keyboard; Many options; Availble with Linux; Many support options; Silent system noise

High weight; Bulky design; Adverse interface arrangement; Lurid indicator-LEDs; Small touch screen; low-contrast display, not outdoor-capable; difficult to upgrade/maintain

You should take a look at the Asus EeePC T91, the Gigabyte Touchnote T1028x, the Wortmann Terra Mobile Edu III, and the Unimall Classmate, which all come with a touch display.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Klaus Hinum (notebookcheck.net)

Hands-On: Dell Latitude 2100 Netbook in Review

School netbook. Dell would like to capture the market of schools ...

Thanks to the good keyboard and the specific features, the Latitude seems to be well fit for the intended field of deployment. It could be an acquisition worth recommending for notebook classes

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Latitude 2100 Review

Almost every school around the globe is looking for a durable, ultraportable laptop that can survive use and abuse in the classroom, and Dell promises they have the perfect solution in the form of the new Latitude 2100 netbook. The first Latitude...

Super rugged netbook ; Easy quick access controls ; Good battery life

Thick and heavy ; No high-resolution screen option ; Touchscreen without tablet convertibility

Bottom line, despite the bulk and weight this is indeed one impressive netbook

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Jerry Jackson (NotebookReview.com)

Dell Latitude 2100 First Look Review

If you're a student or a teacher and have been looking for a durable, ultraportable laptop for the classroom, Dell promises they have the perfect solution in the form of the new Latitude 2100 netbook. This low-cost, durable, and Internet-ready netbook...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

Dell Latitude 2100

The Latitude 2100 is an interesting answer to customising for the needs of schools. As a by-product, Dell has created a robust little netbook that can just as easily be tossed around by any techie who likes to work roughly.

Quite rugged, Business level warranty, Good keyboard, Gigabit Ethernet, Decent battery life

Network activity light isn't very granular, 576-pixel screen height can be limiting, Polarising looks

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : lang2009 (blog.laptopz.com )

Dell Latitude 2100 Netbook Review

The development of netbook market is very rapid, and the whole network market pay attention to the students, while student netbooks perform not so well. Dell netbooks' performance on the market is good to some extent such as Dell Inspiron mini 9 and...

Dell Latitude 2100 comes with a 3-cell battery which is 11.1V and 2800 Whr, in the battery life test, the 3-cell battery just can last for about 3 hours.

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Elias Plastiras (goodgearguide.com.au)

Dell Latitude 2100 netbook

A ruggedised 10.1in Dell netbook designed specifically for students

Competitive price, touch screen, rugged chassis, long battery life, comfortable keyboard

802.11n wireless networking isn't standard, touch screen not sensitive at extreme edges, no on-screen volume indicator

Armed with an Intel Atom N270 CPU, 1.5GB of RAM and an 80GB hard drive, the Dell Latitude 2100 performs well. Thanks to its 6-cell battery it also lasts a long time away from an outlet. It's a comfortable netbook to use and its rugged design should...

May, 2009

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