![]() On the other hand, it also has a drawback: Although the hinges operate relatively smoothly, the lid can only be opened using both hands. The display barely rocks even in shaky surroundings the hinges always have a firm control. The aforementioned hinges under a metal cover not only make a robust impression, they are robust. What this will presumably look like can be seen in our review of the predecessor. E7270 models with a touchscreen feature carbon-reinforced plastic here. Only the display lids of the non-touch models, like our review sample, are made of magnesium is noteworthy. ![]() Pressure on the display's back does not have an effect on the screen. The display is naturally not quite as stiff, but the E7270 is on a good level here. The wrist rest only bends very slightly above the touchpad and between the hinges. The base resists twisting attempts very well, and it does not yield even when higher pressure is applied to the wrist rest. Only attempted warping make it obvious that the casing is composed of magnesium. We hardly find plain plastic only the display's bezel is made of plastic. However, the surfaces are also somewhat susceptible to greasy spots and fingerprints. That is not very evident at first glance as Dell covers it with a thin, rubber-like surface that has a pleasant feel and also provides a bit of grip when carrying the laptop around. The E7270's display lid and base unit are made of magnesium. That looks more attractive and more elegant in our opinion. The clear edge along the keyboard frame has been omitted the bezel runs evenly around the keys. The keyboard bezel's shape is also a bit different. That gives the device an even more serious appearance. The casing has rounded edges, but the base is not as curved on the sides as its predecessor was. The large, silver hinges that look connected via a thin metal strip on the lid's rear and the blue FN function lettering on the keyboard are the only noteworthy colorful accents. The basic design language is identical with that of the predecessor: The casing is virtually completely black. However, when looking closer it is seen that Dell has reworked some places. Although, the latter two devices have a 13.3-inch screen, their dimensions are either the same or marginally smaller than the nominally "little" brother thanks to the Infinity Edge Display with an extremely narrow bezel.Īt first glance, Dell has barely modified the casing compared with the former Latitude E7250. Opponents are Lenovo's ThinkPad X260, HP's EliteBook 820 G3, Dell's Latitude 7370 and Dell's XPS 13 in this comparison. However, not only the traditional, major competition HP and Lenovo challenge the small black unit Dell itself also has some devices in its lineup aimed at a similar user group. ![]() Our review sample roughly corresponds to the more expensive configuration, but without an LTE modem. Some store configurations only include the smaller 37 Wh battery while Dell sells the device directly with only a 55 Wh battery. The CPU is the same Dell apparently sells the E7270 exclusively with the Core i5-6300U in its own shop and in stores in Germany, although the manufacturer's spec sheet states "Up to 17 processors". The more expensive model also features LTE. The next higher configuration of the E7270 costs 1638 Euros (~$1811) and offers 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and Full HD panel (1920x1080). The base configuration is furnished with a Core i5-6300U, 4 GB of RAM, 128 GB of SSD storage and HD panel (1366x768 pixels). Dell naturally demands prices that underline the device's high-end claim: At least 1338 Euros (~$1479) are due for a Dell Latitude 7270. ![]() This comes in a robust casing alongside a generous warranty package. This model is made for road warriors, and generally also for business people who need a compact device and do not want to waive features like a docking port, mobile broadband or security features, such as a SmartCard reader or fingerprint scanner. The device that we are dealing with in this review is a member of the premium business laptop class: Dell's Latitude E7270 could be called Dell's flagship in the 12.5-inch business sector. Once, the Latitude 6000 series also existed, but it became extinct with the launch of both the 50 models. In case the name is unfamiliar, Latitude is Dell's product range for high-quality business laptops that encompasses the affordable Latitude 3000 models, the solid Latitude 5000 lineup that represents the mid-range, and the highest priced Latitude 7000 models. Nevertheless, they still exist - the traditional ThinkPad X lineup, the 12.5-inch EliteBooks or the model series from which our present review sample comes: The 12-inch Latitudes. Subnotebooks - they were once the spearhead of mobility in the laptop sector long before ultrabooks were invented, and before the tablet/laptop hybrids, and even before the netbook hype. For the original German review, see here. ![]()
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