The Dell Latitude E5500 is a functional, stylish and budget-friendly laptop great for everyday practical use. Dell Latitude computers are corporate class laptops designed and engineered for mobility, performance and reliability while maintaining essential features such as portability, battery life and commonality.

I am a repeat customer of the Dell brand, especially the Latitude family, for the simple reason that even the most economical Latitude laptop is well-equipped to perform daily tasks such as Internet, email, photo editing, web development, multimedia and more.

The design of this model laptop is appealing because, in the case of my E5500, the black body frame is esthetically pleasing, the keyboard layout is practical and it’s not too different from my old C840 (R.I.P), computer ports are conveniently located so they can be easily accessed from either side without having to reach behind the LCD.


Another noticeable improvement in the E5500 is that it befits the definition of a laptop, meaning you can place it on your lap for an extended period of time without it burning you. Better heat dissipation is complimented by a decrease in weight, compared to my C840 which weighed nearly 10 lbs, my configuration is about 4 lbs lighter.

If I could change anything about the E5500, I would improve the clonky keyboard,  offer Ambient sensor software for Windows XP, cover up the dock port at the base to protect it from shit gettin’ all up in there, upgrade to an UltraSharp LCD and install better speakers.

My Dell Latitude E5500

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.40GHz, 3M L2 Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
BIOS Version/Date: A11, 4/15/2009
Hard Drive: 80GB, 5400 RPM, 9.5 WD-ML160
LCD: 15.4 inch Wide Screen WXGA+ Anti-glare LCD Panel
Graphics: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Memory: 2.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM, 1 DIMM
Optical Device: 24X CD-RW/DVD w/ Cyberlink PowerDVD
Wireless LAN: Dell Wireless 1397 802.11b/g Mini Card
Battery: 6 Cell Battery
AC Adapter: 90W A/C Adapter (3-pin)