Talk:Dell Latitude

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:They will also feature a move to nVidia based discrete graphics cards from the new Quadro NVS series GPUs. These GPUs will be based off of the consumer line geForce 7300/7400 Go serise.
The first sentence mentions "discrete graphics cards". This implies a separate PCB for the graphics card, which sounds a bit incredible for a laptop. I'd like to see a reference. The second sentence is not very well formed, and has a spelling mistake.
So I'm to take these two sentences out. I would discuss with the user who made the edits in the first place, but they didn't make it from a registered account, so it's a bit difficult to communicate.
Duckbill 14:58, 8 March 2006 (UTC)
thread_title:  Discrete graphics cards? 

message: I deleted this below section because it seemed outdated in irrelevant.  If anyone disagrees, please respons:
===Improvements of the "Dx10" series over the "Dx00" series===

In early 2005, Dell refreshed the Latitude Dx00 series into the Dx10 series.  The refresh included:
*Two extra USB ports on the side, next to the module bay.
*Stronger, more durable tri-metal chassis
*D-dock is actually a USB device, and only has drivers for Windows beginning with Windows 2000 and currently XP.
Alexbrewer 23:09, 26 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The key difference is that Dx00 series uses DDR RAM while Dx10 series uses DDR2 RAM.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 178.42.166.120 (talk) 16:42, 7 April 2016 (UTC)
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message: 
In early 2005, Dell refreshed the Latitude Dx00 series into the Dx10 series.  The refresh included:
*Two extra USB ports on the side, next to the module bay.
*Stronger, more durable tri-metal chassis
*D-dock is actually a USB device, and only has drivers for Windows beginning with Windows 2000 and currently XP.
Alexbrewer 23:09, 26 May 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: The key difference is that Dx00 series uses DDR RAM while Dx10 series uses DDR2 RAM.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 178.42.166.120 (talk) 16:42, 7 April 2016 (UTC)
thread_title: Improvements of the "Dx10" series over the "Dx00" series

message: This article remains substantially unreferenced, and more unreferenced material has been recently added. Will references be forthcoming for this new material, or should it just be removed in order to not make the articles' problems any worse? -- Mikeblas 12:21, 13 June 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Unreferenced 

message: The information on the D600 comes from the sources noted as well as looking at my D600. I apologize if I didn't list everything in the correct place or the correct column.
* The CNET specs lists the video as 1024x768x24, but the review says it is also available in a 1400x1050 version (which mine is).
* I didn't know what was meant by the "video type" column so I left it blank.
* The CNET spec says it weighs 4.4 lbs but the review says 5.5. Is the difference the battery? Which one should be listed?
* The CNET review says it comes with the Intel 2100 but mine has the Intel 2200 -- I'll guess they upgraded when the 2200 became available.
* I mentioned the bluetooth support (because that's what I came looking for -- trying to figure out if I have bluetooth) but it's not mentioned in the other models so I don't know if I should have.
* It also has a modem which I didn't mention because none of the other models did.
--Ishi Gustaedr 15:04, 29 August 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Latitude D600 

message: I've noticed that the laptop pictured in the article is rather an old model and really isn't a proper representation of the Latitude series any longer. So I was wondering whether anyone minded if I replaced it with a picture of either a D610 or a D420?--Hazel77 13:04, 14 November 2007 (UTC)
thread_title: Image

message: Rumors of a new tablet Pc by Dell have been confirmed at the Oracle OpenWorld. this should make a nice addition to the Latitude article, however, how and where to put it is still a question.
Should it be added under Specs for X model? user:mnw2000 14:34, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: Per [the D-Family page], the XT is an D-Family product, not an X model. Would edit myself but I don't trust my skills with tables so far. MLauba (talk) 14:55, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC? 

message: I added the section on the Latitude XT problems with the N-Trig Digitizer.  I referenced it as well as I could, but many statements are based on a general reading of all the cited webspots (most of which are Dell Community postings) and are not easy to reference - for instance, the statement "These problems occur both with XP and Vista, 32 and 64 bit" can't be referenced - the posters in the cited websites each give their system configuration and each of these operating systems is cited several times.  If the cited websites are considered general references, everything in the addition is confirmed by the posters. Tbonge (talk) 20:14, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: None of the cited websites are appropriate under WP:SPS. I'm decidedly dubious as to the inclusion of this section at all, given that it is a small problem on one model, and this page is about the entire model range - and the fact that Wikipedia is not a manual. Stannered (talk) 20:34, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Dell Latitude XT Tablet PC Problems 

message: The video resolution of the C610 is wrong.
The one i'm posting this on will only go up to 1024x768 on it's panel.
88.105.143.57 (talk) 16:01, 3 March 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Dell Latitude C610 

message: The phrase is used in the tech specs listed for the C500. What does it mean? 217.33.74.203 (talk) 11:29, 16 May 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  What does "specially selected RAM" mean? 

message: The E series has now been released and the article needs to be altered to reflect this. I've update the "System Configuration" section (which, BTW, needs a rewrite as it focuses mostly on the obsolete C-series) and will go through the specification tables and start updating them but some help would be much appreciated.--Hazel77 talk 19:40, 27 September 2008 (UTC)
replies: text: I threw in the 6400 and 6500 spec tables using the official press releases, needs expanding obviously.  vlad§inger  tlk  21:37, 20 January 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Dell Latitude E series released 

message: I own a free image of a Latitude C500. 
What would be the opinion of the community on inserting this in the
appropriate section? Oldlaptop321 (talk) 01:06, 9 March 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Image of C500 

message: No one has replied in approx. 30 days, so I am going ahead and uploading the picture.
Feel free to challenge it if you wish. Oldlaptop321 (talk) 14:39, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
thread_title:  Follow-up 

message: "Although the D620 is capable of accepting 4gb of physical memory, because of Intel 945 chipset limitations, it makes at most 3.5gb of memory available to the installed operating system. Neither Intel site describe this Intel chipset limitation (it states 4GB supported), nor Dell warns customers before buying or explains why system see only 3.3GB of memory when 4GB is installed.(most likely because the system needs to use the memory also.)" is Incorrect.  
This issue ocurrs when running a 32-bit Operating system, something that you will see with any system.  Installing a 64-bit Operating System will allow all 4GB of memory to be addressed, which i have done on a couple of D620s personally.  Don't just take my word for it though:
From Microsoft96 2005
From ZDNet 
From Vistaclues 
Nuttyrat (talk) 17:51, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  D620 Memory Limitation 

message: Link 
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/global.aspx/corp/pressoffice/en/2007/2007_06_28_rr_001 is (effectively) broken. Other similar links may be (effectively) broken as well. --Mortense (talk) 22:10, 14 September 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Broken link 

message: Is this section really needed? Firstly, it starts off like an advertisement. Next, there isn't really anything useful here. Perhaps it should be deleted?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kasm279 (talk • contribs) 08:11, 14 December 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Usefulness of "System configuration" Secion 

message: I'm typing this in a Latitude D620 with Nvidia graphics, that I've also installed Windows 7 Professional on. Nearly a decade old and still going strong :). I know the GPU will die eventually, but at this point I'm thinking my hard drive or cooling fan will die and fry the thing before the GPU does. I think the best thing about this laptop is its removable components and modularity. Like, literally, the thing goes together like lego bricks, anything that's not sautered to the motherboard can be replaced easily, even the RAM. --70.106.139.226 (talk) 16:33, 23 September 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Latitude D620 

message: I'll write on Talk not main page.
I get a old lattitude, figure it's not worth buying top dollar parts for, buy a charger and battery: it's an old top i'll infrequently use.  A sain plan.
I'm on fire: I'VE BEEN BURNED BY MALAYSIA.
The asian parts DO NOT CONTAIN A BATTERY CHARGER but do check the serial number.
All over the web these dell brats have flooded stories about how it's the user's fault, window's fault, or impossible.  All lies.
The result is:
If your new battery is charged it still will not work, depsite being told upon purchase it is the right type.
If your new AC/charger runs the laptop, IT WILL NOT charge the battery.
I've seen tons of complaints from Linux and the lesser microsoft user's alike.
WORSE: i spent good money to get a battery AND charger (battery was 0, i had no charger).  had i know i could have spent the same money on A DELL CHARGER THAT WORKED.  the sales people on google, amazon, dell, and microcenter (a store) happily sold me parts they KNEW would not work, depsite the same money would have had "saved me".  no warning.  all kinds of ads on boxes assuring me i was doing the right thing.
SUMMARY:  Use your damn head.  Do you have to buy the right brand of battery charger to charge batteries?  Of course not.  These people, dell/malaysia, are total fraud.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.219.202.186 (talk) 21:35, 13 October 2014 (UTC)
thread_title: BIG DELL (MALAYSIA) BATTERY FIASCO

message: This article is biased and outdated. The section "previous models", contains (and is a potential magnet for) original research and anecdotal criticism of the Latitude series, especially a few specific models like the D6x0. Although an owner may find this information helpful, given the popularity of this model, it doesn't seem appropriate for a general article on Dell Latitude. This may be better on its own article, e.g. "List of issues with Dell personal computers", along with supporting sources. Otherwise, I believe this article should resemble more objective examples, such as the one for Dell OptiPlex. The section "Current models" is outdated: the article is missing current and recent Latitude series. ChrstphrChvz (talk • contribs) 05:25, 14 November 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Multiple issues (November 2014) 

message: Here we are in Q3 2015, and discount electronic stores are selling off-lease computers and laptops of every make, model and description.  Which in this case includes the Dell E6410 (supposedly first available in November 2010).
What would be perfect is to come here to wikipedia and see a table containing:
- how much ram each sub-model had for a given line (like the E6410)
- when did the E6410 first become available for retail sale
- video options (screen resolution for each sub-model)
- wireless options (which sub-model had bluetooth, for example)
- what CPU options were available (and how they were paired with other options)
- original retail MSRP price at introduction
- Original Operating system (what version of Windoze) it first came with
Yes I'm thinking of purchasing a "refurbished" Dell E6410, and the store flyer gives very little info about what's under the hood of what they're selling beyond the CPU type and speed.  Knowing if certain CPU's were paired with certain options (screen resolution, bluetooth, etc) would be great information.
Yea, maybe wikipedia is not supposed to be a resource for product information for the basis of making retail purchase decisions, but it could be.  And maybe pages like this, that are about retail products (past and present) could also sell advertising and act as a revenue generator for Wikipedia.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.67.111.108 (talk) 13:16, 29 August 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: Not sure if your request makes sense as Dell homepage has a very detailed info about every Exxxx Latitude model.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 178.42.166.120 (talk) 16:35, 7 April 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  Needs a really good table of model descriptions and options 

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message: Is there any specific process to add new models to this page? Dell's website now lists a Latitude 5591 which is reviewed for example at https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Latitude-5491-5591-coming-with-Coffee-Lake-H-and-GeForce-MX130-options.29 97 2064.0.html
If there is nothing formal, I will go ahead and add it.
Phersh (talk) 23:38, 6 June 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: I do not think there is a formal procedure for adding new models; I have added some myself without discussion. --Danheretic (talk) 16:41, 15 June 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  New Models 

message: This is a very small issue, but I'm not familiar enough with Wikipedia's citation machinery to fix it myself.
Reference 128, to http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6479&news=dell+announces+latitude+e630s+e6230+e6330+e6430+e6530, redirects to a message about a forum no longer being maintained. The post is available on the archive, though: https://web.archive.org/web/20120603021926/http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6479&news=dell+announces+latitude+e630s+e6230+e6330+e6430+e6530, and so the reference should be updated. I've linked to the oldest version; I suppose ideally it should be to the oldest archive taken after the reference was added, but I'm not sure how to find that in the history. PiNerd3 (talk) 21:57, 10 February 2023 (UTC)
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