Latitude D820?

Question

My Latitude C840 is really showing it's age. I'm debating whether it is worthwhile to wait it out a few more months for the next version of the Latitude or just take the plunge now. Has anyone heard of a newer version in the works?   Thanks!

paymax · Answer

@Ostr0g0th wrote:

My Latitude C840 is really showing it's age. I'm debating whether it is worthwhile to wait it out a few more months for the next version of the Latitude or just take the plunge now. Has anyone heard of a newer version in the works?

Thanks!

is it urgent? cos C series is a fading away supposedly . and warrant is going over.

Buy Latitude if u have enough budget and need that in business.
Dont choose D810 . quite heavy.

But dont know yr critria.

jmartinez13 · Answer

If I were you I would wait until February when the D620 and D820 are released. I spoke with the prod manager in NL a few weeks ago about it. Seems like the D820 will have 4Gb ram support, dual core cpu and some other nice features.

pdhutzli · Answer

We had two guys from Dell over today. There was no talk of an NDA, so I think I can pass this on: The new Latitude series will have widescreens, will be wider but less deep and less high. They look pretty - outside silver, inside black. The've come a long way from the D600 series... Finally a Dell laptop I would buy :smileywink:. Drives will be SATA, except for the D420, which will have 1.8' PATA. The D410 and X1 will be rolled into one machine, the D420, and have a widescreen 12.1' LCD. They'll let the D610 and D620 overlap for about half a year, to get customers used to widescreen. They talked about a 7 hour battery life for the D620, but I believe this is with an extra battery.

paymax · Answer

Are u sure for new latitude model ll be out on market?

Lat 120L and Lat D520 have both come out on market the latest Lat series.
That varies depending on different region.

FYI.
HK
http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/latit_hk?c=hk&l=en&s=lca

US.
http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/latit?c=us&cs=555&l=en&s=biz

Ireland
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/latit?c=ie&l=en&s=pad

S Africa
http://www1.euro.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/latit?c=za&l=en&s=bsd

Northsyd27 · Answer

Hey Guys,            I am a hardware warranty tech for Dell Latitudes. The D620 and D820 will be launched April 3rd as far as i know. They will be using a SATA hard drive, Dual core processors, a new kind of wireless networking called WWAN (Can connect through any cell phone connection), They also feature an all new Biometric reader which is optional for better security (scanning of a fingerprint instead of using a login and password). They both come with widescreen LCD screens. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask me. :smileywink:

Ostr0g0th · Answer

Thanks for the info! My C840 is hanging on for dear life! :smileywink:   Everybody I know whose company buys from Dell is waiting until these come out to replace theirs...makes me wonder how far out the build/ship dates will be.   Aside from some impressive specs...where before the Latitudes and Precisions were visually similar Dell seems to have taken steps to make them more distinct lineups. For instance, the picture I saw of the M90 made it appear to be a more business-like version of the M170 gaming platform whereas the D820 resembled the D410 in terms of layout and color scheme. Have any of you seen any different.   I've heard the M90 won't be out until April 14th...is that true?

Coolji · Answer

@Northsyd27 hi pls advice me with thisthat upcoming D-820 will be compatible with the D-port advanced port replicator ......part no. 2U442 and also this 80GB HDD like r7239and third whether it has an D-PORT (on system). iguess u know what the d-port is ......the port where we connect the d-bayi m really lookin for the release of this laptop, pls answer these questions so that i can know whether it will be compatible with my accessories or not Message Edited by Coolji on 03-28-2006 06:59 AM

Firtol88 · Answer

I'm also wondering about 'D/port advanced port replicator' compatibility, particularly in the D820.   Also what video card card options will the D820 have and do they support the resolutions required buy the Dell 24' wide screen LCD?   On a side note any word on a M70 replacement with core duo?   Thanks in advance.

Northsyd27 · Answer

This is the Specs from the D620, The D820 is the same just a bigger system and parts are located in different areas.. And the D/Docks will work to answer your questions above

Processors

Processor TypeIntel® Core™ Solo and Intel Core Duo processors Level 1 (L1) Cache64 KB (Internal) Level 2 (L2) Cache2 MB (on-die) External Bus Frequency667 MHz

System Information

System ChipsetIntel 945GM or 945 OM Data Bus Width64 bits DRAM Bus Width64 bits Processor Address Bus Width36 Bits

PC Card

Cardbus ControllerO2Micro Oz601 CardBus Controller PC Card ConnectorOne (Supports one Type I or Type II card) Cards SupportedPC Card: 3.3 V and 5 V
ExpressCard: 34 mm with adapter PC Card Connector Size80 Pins Data Width (Maximum)PCMCIA 16 Bits
CardBus 32 Bits

Smart Card

Read/Write CapabilitiesReads and Writes to all ISO 7816 1/2/3/4 Microprocessor Cards (T=0, T=1) Cards Supported3 V and 5 V Program Technology SupportedJava Cards™ Interface Speed9600-115,200 BPS EMV LevelLevel 1 Certified WHQL CertificationPC/SC CompatibilityCompatible Within a PKI Environment Insert/Eject CyclesCertified for up to 100,000 Cycles

Memory

Memory Module ConnectorsTwo User-Accessible SODIMM Sockets Memory Module Capacities256, 512, 1024, 2,048 MB Memory Type533 and 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM Minimum Memory256 MB (For some regions, the amount of memory may differ) Maximum Memory4 GB

Ports and Connectors

Serial9-pin Connector; 16550C-Compatible, 16-Byte Buffer Connector Video15-Hole Standard VGA Connector AudioMicrophone Mini Connector, Stereo Headphones/Speakers Mini Connector USBFour 4-pin USB 2.0-Compliant Connectors InfraredSensor Compatible with IrDA Standard 1.1 (Fast IR) and IrDA Standard 1.0 (Slow IR) ModemRJ-11 Support Network AdapterRJ-45 Port D-DockStandard D-dock Connector for Devices Such as D-Docks, Advanced Port Replicators and Expansion Stations

Communications

Modem Typev.92 56K MDC ControllerSoft modem InterfaceIntel High Definition Audio (HDA) Bus Network Adapter1 Gb Ethernet LAN on System Board WirelessWLAN card, wireless switch with Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher technology, internal card with Bluetooth® wireless technology, and Dell Mobile Broadband card.
(The availability of the Dell Mobile Broadband card may vary by region.)

Graphics

Video TypeIntegrated on system board, hardware accelerated    Data BusIntegrated video    Video ControllerIntel Extreme Graphics    Video MemoryIntegrated video 256-MB or 512-MB of shared system memory
(Up to 224 MB shared if total computer memory is 512 MB or greater; up to 128 MB shared if total computer memory is 256 MB.)    LCD InterfaceLVDS    TV OutputNTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes    Color Support16.7 million Video TypeDiscrete video adapter, 128-bit hardware accelerated    Data BusPCI-E x16    Video ControllerNVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 110M with TurboCache™    Video MemoryUp to 256 MB
(Total of local and shared system memory used may be up to 256 MB for graphics, dependent on system memory size and other factors. Local integrated memory is 64 MB. Up to 192 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics on computers with 512 MB or more of system memory for a total of 256 MB graphics memory; up to 64 MB of system memory may be allocated to support graphics on computers with 256 MB system memory for a total of 128 MB graphics memory.)    LCD InterfaceLVDS    TV OutputNTSC or PAL in S-video and composite modes    Color Support16.7 million

Audio

Audio TypeHigh Definition Audio (Soft Audio) Audio ControllerSigmaTel® STAC9200 Stereo Conversion24-Bit (Stereo Digital-to-Analog)
24-Bit (Stereo Analog-to-Digital) Interfaces InternalPCI Bus/High Definition Audio ExternalMicrophone Mini Connector, Stereo Headphones/Speakers Mini Connector SpeakersOne 4-ohm speaker Internal Speaker Amplifier2-W Channel into 4 Ohms Volume ControlsKeyboard Shortcuts or Program Menus

Display

Type (Active-Matrix TFT)WXGA or WXGA+ Active area (X/Y)303.36 x 189.5 Dimensions Height214.3 mm (8.4 inches) Width285.7 mm (11.3 inches) Diagonal357.1 mm (14.1 inches) Operating Angle0° (Closed) to 180° Viewing Angles WXGA Horizontal40/40° WXGA Vertical10/30° WXGA+ Horizontal65/65° WXGA+ Vertical50/50° Pixel Pitch WXGA0.2588 WXGA+0.1971 Power Consumption
(Panel with Backlight, Typical) WXGA5.0 W (Max) WXGA+5.5 W (Max) ControlsBrightness Can Be Controlled Through Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard

Number of Keys87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) Key TravelApprox. 2.5 mm (0.098 inch) Key Spacing19.05 mm ± 0.3 mm (0.75 Inch ± 0.012 Inch) LayoutQWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji

Touchpad

X/Y Position Resolution
(Graphics Table Mode)240 CPI Active area73.7 x 43 Size Width64.88 mm (2.55-Inch) Sensor-Active Area Height48.88-mm (1.92-Inch) Rectangle

Fingerprint Reader (Optional)

TypeUPEK TCS3 TouchStrip™ strip sensor with CMOS active capacitive pixel-sensing technology Power Supply2.7 V to approx. 3.6 V Connector48-ball BGA Array Size248 x 2 pixels

Trackstick

X/Y Position Resolution
(Graphics Table Mode)250 Count/Sec @ 100 GF SizeProtrudes 0.5 mm Higher than Surrounding Keycaps

Battery

Type   9 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery85 WHr
(You cannot use an auto/air adapter with a 9-cell battery.)   6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery56 WHr   4 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery35 WHr Dimensions   Depth      4 or 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery66.6 mm (2.62 inches)      9 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery93.3 mm (3.67 inches)   Height      4 or 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery19.2 mm (0.76 inch)      9 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery20.59 mm (0.81 inch)   Width      4 or 6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery185.22 mm (72.92 inches)      9 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery287.30 mm (11.31 inches)   Weight      4 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery0.24 kg (0.53 lb)      6 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery0.33 kg (0.73 lb)      9 Cell Lithium-Ion Battery0.51 kg (1.12 lb) Voltage14.8 VDC Charge Time (Approximate)Approximately 1 hour to reach 80% charge
(You must use a 90-Watt AC adapter to use ExpressCharge with a 9-cell battery) Operating TimeVaries Depending on Operating Conditions and Can Be Significantly Reduced Under Certain Power-Intensive Conditions Life Span (Approximate)500 Discharge/Charge Cycles Temperature Range   Operating0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)   Storage-40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F)

AC Adapter

Types65 W and 90 W Input Voltage90-264 VAC Input Current (Max)1.7 A Input Frequency47-63 Hz Output Current 65 W4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 3.34 A (continuous) 90 W5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 4.62 A (continuous) Output Power65 W or 90 W Rated Output Voltage19.5 VDC Dimensions 65 W Height27.8–28.6 mm (1.10–1.12 inches) Width57.9 mm (2.28 inches) Length137.2 mm (5.40 inches) 90 W Height33.8–34.6 mm (1.34–1.36 inches) Width60.9 mm (2.39 inches) Length153.42 mm (6.04 inches) Weight (Without Cables)65 W: 0.36 kg (0.79 lb)
90 W: 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) Temperature Range Operating0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage-40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F)

Physical

Height32 mm (1.26 inches) Width337 mm (13.3 inches) Depth238 mm (9.3 inches) Weight With Travel Module and 4-cell battery1.98 kg (4.37 lb) With CD-ROM drive and 6-cell battery2.27 kg (5.0 lb)

Environmental

Temperature Range  Operating0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)  Storage-40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Relative Humidity  Operating10% to 90% (Non-condensing)  Storage5% to 95% (Non-condensing) Maximum Vibration (Using a Random-Vibration
Spectrum that Simulates User Environment)  Operating0.66 GRMS  Storage1.30 GRMS Maximum Shock (Measured with Hard Drive in
Head-Parked Position and a 2-ms Half-Sine Pulse):  Operating122 G  Storage163 G Altitude  Operating-15.2 to 3048 m (-50 to 10,000 ft)  Storage-15.2 to 10,668 m (-50 to 35,000 ft)

Coolji · Answer

hi @Northsyd27   thx very much for yr reply and kind concern   actually i m based in India, and DELL india has told me abt this laptop   they havent launched it yet, but r expected to launch in april mid   pls confirm me the following things:-   1....that the finger print reader comes by default with this system 2....that the crad reader also comes by defualt with the system.... 3....and the on board graphics card is truly dedicated to the graphics and is not sharable with RAM   i m really looking forward to hearing from u at the earliest...   thx again for yr reply...   coolji

Gaalberts · Answer

Coolji:   just to give you some answers so you don't have to wait: 1 - biometric reader is not the default; it is an 'upgrade option' 2 - the card reader does come as the default configuration 3 - there are 3 video card options; 1 Intel which is shared & 2 nVidia cards w/ traditional memory.   You might want to hit the US Dell.com site, as all of the configuration options are displayed (even compared to internal options).

BunchB · Answer

I'm having a strange problem. I got a new killer D820 from work. I've been able to get both the Windows-managed and Intel-managed wireless settings to connect to my protected home wireless network. Not a problem at all.

Problem is even though I have an IP address (can do a "repair", etc), the connection works for less than a minute, then it won't work anymore. Can't even ping my router! But while it's misbehaving like this, signal strength is almost perfect, no errors anywhere.

While the system is misbehaving, other computers on my network (also wireless) work just fine.

Any ideas? :\

mxu · Answer

We bought a D820 and loaded Windows XP but I could not from the driver from the resource CD for BioMetric Coprocessor so there is always an exclamation mark in Device manager. Please let me know where to find the driver or it doesn't matter to leave like that?

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