Dell Latitude D520 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Stephanie Bruzzese

Reviewed on: 10 May 2006

Tags: Dell, Dell Latitude D520, graphics card, speakers, laptops

We like:

Reasonable price; solid mobile performance and battery life; reinforced frame; lots of component choices, including Intel Core Duo processors

We don't like:

No discrete graphics option; lacks a fingerprint sensor; no built-in WWAN capability

CNET UK judgement:

While the Latitude D520 won't wow you in any one respect, its satisfying combination of speed, battery life, features and price will serve basic users well

Full review:

The D520 is the latest member of Dell's Latitude laptop line to benefit from a tune-up. Following in the footsteps of the thin-and-light D620 and the midsize D820, the D520 now features an Intel Core Duo processor and a slightly enhanced case design. With these changes, the D520 has delivered faster mobile performance and markedly better battery life than its predecessor. Continue Reading...