
The marginally uneven gaps above the fan are acceptable, particularly since the casing makes a significantly more consistent and considerably higher quality impression than its precursor. The stability has improved the lid can hardly be warped now, and pressure is no longer passed on to the screen. The surfaces still have a high-quality feel, and the lid features a non-slip, soft-touch coating.
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Plastic is still the dominating material - the Latitude 7000 series provides metal casings. It is now more basic, and the rounded corners also look more compelling. In addition, there is a revamped power button, and new status LEDs on the front. The dedicated keys for volume control have been omitted, and the keyboard moves up closer to the display. However, the fundamental design language has not been changed: rounded corners, prominent double hinges, and restrained black. It now only weighs 2.14 kilograms (~4.7 lb), which is 260 grams (~9.2 ounces) lighter than before. This alone gives the Latitude E5550 streamlined and more modern looks. First, the DVD drive has been axed, which allows reducing the casing's height by six millimeters (~0.24 inches). The AsusPro P56CB-XO193G, Acer TravelMate P455, Lenovo ThinkPad L540 or HP ProBook 655 represent possible alternatives.Īlthough we tested Dell's Latitude E5540 only seven months ago, the casing of its successor, Latitude E5550 has changed a lot. There are many devices in the Latitude E5550's price range that vie for businesses that often purchase hundreds of devices for their employees. We will examine whether this is a step forward or a step back. The Latitude E5550 has a new design and new IPS screens. We quite liked the precursor, Latitude E5540, but a more stable casing, and a better screen could have been installed. We are testing the new 15.6-inch model from the 5000 series, the Dell Latitude E5550.

There are the stylish ultrabooks from the 7000 series, particularly high-performance machines in the 6 series, plain and low-cost entry laptops in the 3000 series, and the 5000 series with a restrained appearance and sufficient power for medium-sized budgets. For this reason, Dell offers different lines of its 15.6-inch Latitude laptops. The device is nevertheless to radiate a certain degree of exclusiveness on the desk or when meeting business associates. Productivity is the primary aspect in many offices. For the original German review, see here.
