The Latitude systems are a great alternative to desktop systems. In answer to your questions:
-Yes, the system can remain plugged in when not in use. The battery will not charge unless needed.
-Yes, but as with Desktop systems it’s recommend whenever the system is not in use it is powered off to save resources and allow the operating system to clear cache files and aid performance. You could also use hibernate and sleep settings, find more information about these settings here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/sleep-and-hibernation-frequently-asked-questions
-There are a few power options that you can change to suite the you prefer. Check out the Microsoft guide below for more information:
You might benefit from a docking port with your configuration? Depending on how many cables you would be using a dock could help your set up. The Dell USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual Video Docking Station – Connect your laptop quickly and easily to external displays and devices at your desk: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&sku=332-0446
Dell Latitude 3000 Series – Technical Specifications
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Hi AL-Ruth
The Latitude systems are a great alternative to desktop systems. In answer to your questions:
-Yes, the system can remain plugged in when not in use. The battery will not charge unless needed.
-Yes, but as with Desktop systems it’s recommend whenever the system is not in use it is powered off to save resources and allow the operating system to clear cache files and aid performance. You could also use hibernate and sleep settings, find more information about these settings here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/sleep-and-hibernation-frequently-asked-questions
-There are a few power options that you can change to suite the you prefer. Check out the Microsoft guide below for more information:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/whats-new-in-managing-power-settings
You might benefit from a docking port with your configuration? Depending on how many cables you would be using a dock could help your set up. The Dell USB 3.0 SuperSpeed Dual Video Docking Station – Connect your laptop quickly and easily to external displays and devices at your desk: http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&sku=332-0446
Dell Latitude 3000 Series – Technical Specifications
http://partnerdirect.dell.com/sites/channel/Documents/Dell-Latitude-3000-Series-Spec-Sheet.pdf
Thanks,