2020 Dell Latitude 3500 15.6″ FHD Business Laptop
2020 model Dell Latitude 3500 is a sleek and compact 15.6-inch Full HD business laptop with the Intel i5-8265U processor, 256GB SSD, 8GB DDR4 memory, Windows 10 Pro version and modern connectivity options as well as the EST USB external DVD Optical Drive and accessories (a 6 ft USB extension cord, a 6 ft HDMI cable and a mouse pad) included in the package.
The quarter 2 of 2018 release 8th generation quad core ultra low voltage Intel i5-8265U (6M cache) is a high performance processor with a PassMark benchmark score of 7983 at the time of this review. It works at speeds between the 1.60GHz base up to 3.9GHz with the turbo boost function for a powerful and responsive performance as required by the tasks. You can work on CPU-intensive tasks, stream videos and play games with the processing power of the i5-8265U processor.
256GB SSD is an average amount of storage space for your multimedia and regular files. 8GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2400MHz offers adequate multitasking power for you to have different apps and browsers simultaneously. It is a sleek and compact biz laptop that would be great for growing businesses. You have the option to get it with different memory sizes of 16GB, 24GB, 32GB and storage sizes of 512GB, 1TB and 2TB SSD. Windows 10 Pro 64-bit is pre-installed on this Latitude 3500 laptop with the added security features.
15.6″ Full HD anti-glare non-touch screen has the 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and TN panel. Intel UHD 620 is the built-in graphics card for an acceptable daily multimedia performance between GeForce 910M and 920M dedicated graphics cards. Casual games like the Rocket League or Team Fortress 2 can be played at higher settings and resolutions. You have less storage space than the regular Serial ATA HDD hard drive but is significantly faster. And it has no moving parts, zero noise, less heat production and less burden or power draw on the battery. The single-pointing non-backlit keyboard is easy to type on and has a separate numeric keypad.
Dell Latitude 3500 weighs 4.37 pounds with the measurements of 0.71″ x 14.91″W x 10.05″D. It qualifies as an ultrabook that is good for daily use and travel. It has a sturdy, reliable and durable chassis that is built to last with the militray grade MIL-STD 810G testing. Connectivity options include the 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, an RJ-45 connector, a USB Type C 3.1 gen 1 port with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, a USB 3.1 Gen 1, a USB 2.0 port, an SD 3.0 Memory Card Reader, a VGA port, a 4.5mm adapter, an HDMI 1.4 output, a Universal Audio Jack and a Noble Wedge Lock slot. The 4-cell lithium battery offers all day battery life and you can be away from the power outlets. This is a pretty solid business laptop with user-friendly features at a fair price if you have the budget for it.
