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Dell Latitude X200 review

Verdict

The X200 is a wonder of engineering, with all the necessary performance packed into a tiny chassis. Add to this the well-featured docking station, and the only thing this ultra portable lacks is wireless connectivity.

Review Date: 26 Sep 2002

Reviewed By: Tim Danton

Price when reviewed: (£1,820 inc VAT)

Overall Rating

PCPRO Recommended

Hopefully, you won't need to call on this cover, as the Latitude X200 is well built despite its svelte dimensions. The slate grey chassis may be made of ruggedised plastic rather than magnesium alloy, but it offers plenty of protection to the screen. The only thing it lacks is the stylish finish of a Sharp Muramasa PC-UM10 or Toshiba Portege 2000 (see Labs, issue 91, p92).

Okay, so it's not that glamorous, its battery life is far from amazing, and there's no integrated wireless. But the Latitude X200 weighs a feather-light 1.3kg, is quick enough for all those chore-like jobs most people use ultra portables for, and its price is amazing. Our advice: go to the website and order one now. Just remember to quote Dell's 200-L02REV e-Value code.

Author: Tim Danton

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