Dell Latitude ATG D630

This laptop comes with Intel Core2 Duo 2.2GHz processor, 1GB RAM, upgradeable up to 4GB and 80GB HDD. It has a DVD Combo Drive and a 14.1-inch wide screen display. This Dell laptop also has an integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 video card, integrated modem and sound card, Wi-Fi, dual point mouse, inbuilt speakers, Fingerprint Reader, PCMCIA slot, Serial Port, Express Card Slot, four USB ports, integrated Bluetooth and Infrared adapter and Media Card Reader. It comes with Windows Vista Business Basic Edition and Lithium Ion battery. 

Build and Design:

This thing feels like a tank and is extremely sturdy. The hinges on the machine are stiff but not difficult to open and the screen will not wobble. There is no flexing of the screen and you truly have to try to press the back to see ripples. When closed, a small, shiny hinge holds the screen locked. The top and bottom of the machine are made of magnesium. I still wouldn’t recommend dropping the machine in order to test if the material is durable.

The speakers are (I think) inside the laptop because I saw no openings for them. The battery sticks out in the front rather than the back. You are also able to add another battery to the DVD bay or replace the drive with something updated down the road. It is very simple to replace the drive in case something happens.

I do have one complaint: I frequently use my USB slots and I dislike having the other two ports in the back. I prefer them on the side. The USB slots are also a bit stiff. Sometimes you have to try to jam the connector into the slot.