Dell’s Plain Jane Latitude D630 laptop may be looked over as a business laptop. You don’t wear your party dress to the office and neither does this laptop. It’s got its business suit on…it is dressed for success.

The Latitude D630 laptop not only looks like it is all business, it is built for business. This sturdy “road ready” laptop can withstand being transported to where ever it needs to be. Its outstanding battery will keep it going where ever it is.

What does the Latitude D630 laptop have?

  • Processor: Intel T7300 Core 2 Duo (2.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache)
  • Graphics: Intel GMA X3100
  • Operating System: Windows Vista Business 32-bit
  • Display: WXGA+ 1440 x 900 (matte)
  • Hard Drive: 80GB 540RPM
  • Memory: 512MB (512MB x 1), up to 4GB max
  • Ports: 4 – USB 2.0 (two in the back and two on the right)
    FireWire (left)
  • Security lock (left)
  • Headphone out & microphone in (left)
  • VGA out (back)
  • 56k modem (back)
  • Gigabit Ethernet (back)
  • Power (back)
  • Serial (back)
  • Slots: 1 PC Card Slot
  • Smart Card Slot
    Docking station
  • Optical Drive: DVD +/- RW
  • Battery: 9-cell 85WHr
  • Security: UPEK fingerprint reader
  • Pointing device: Touchpad or Track Stick
  • Card: Intel 3945 WLAN (802.11a/g) mini
  • Bluetooth- Dell Wireless 360 Vista Module
  • Keyboard: USA
  • Dimensions: 13.3″ x 9.37″ x 1.09 – 1.27″ (337mm x 238mm x 27.6 – 32.3mm)
  • Weight: 5.1lbs with DVD drive and 6-cell, 5.8lbs with 9-cell, 6.6lbs with AC adaptor and 9-cell
  • Warranty: 3 year, In-Home Service, International

Dell can upgrade the Latitude D630 laptop. It may be less expensive to have it done elsewhere. You will probably find that you are still going to end up with a great deal on this laptop even with the upgrading cost. A priority on upgrading would be to at least double the RAM, preferably upgrade to 2 GB. Check on the costs of upgrading what you need to and then shop around when you are ready to buy the Latitude D630 laptop because the price can vary as much as $900.

The hinges are stiff, but it does keep the screen steady. If you use USB ports often, the ones in back can be a bother. A USB hub can be a little less trouble if you will be in one spot for a good portion of your time on the Latitude D630 laptop.

Color calibration will make a big difference in screen color satisfaction. The color may still seem lack luster to some. The screen is easy to manageable to see in varying light conditions.

Music fans may find they will want their own speakers and maybe an upgraded sound card. If your business isn’t music, the sound should work just fine as it is for work.

The wireless connection holds a strong signal without annoying drops. You will probably have to get about 150 feet away before the connection is compromised.

There is no artwork, design, or pretty color options on this laptop, it’s the Dell Inspiron that’s got its party dress on. The Dell Latitude D630 laptop is built tough and is ready for business.

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