Big reductions on Dell Latitudes

[Glenn]

I know Mitch doesn't like them, but Dell are discounting Latitude models by up to £472 http://www.dell.com/uk/business/p/latitude-laptops.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukbsdt1&l=en&s=bsd&~ck=mn#!facets=41105~0~3280672&p=1 These are packaged with Win 7.

An example Dell Latitude E6430 reduced from £1151 to £679 http://www.dell.com/uk/business/p/latitude-e6430/pd?oc=l0564309&model_id=latitude-e6430

[pctech]

I'd agree not a bad price.

[Polchraine]

I already have one - with the discount!     Upgraded/customised from the base model with improved process additional graphics module, screen, docking station &c.    It will support 4 monitors of around HD resolution.

Build quality looks good and the case is Magnesium alloy.

[Technical Ben]

Is it safe to buy a Dell these days?

Which model has the Mag Alloy case?

[pctech]

Build quality looks good and the case is Magnesium alloy.

Doesn't that stuff burn with a ring of fire? 

[Polchraine]

Is it safe to buy a Dell these days?

Which model has the Mag Alloy case?

Always been safe to buy one.

The E6430 ... the base certainly is Mag alloy andd it feels looks as though te top is too but I have not had to remove that yet and don't intend to.

[Glenn]

Today as part of my move to a new employer (same job, desk etc) I have been given a small E6220 Latitude, that is with an alloy case.

[Technical Ben]

I'll remember that then as a possible Apple Mac alternative. Windows8/Ubuntu etc though for similar security as an Apple. As you could probably get 2 Dells for the price of one Apple.   

[Polchraine]

I really like my old Latitude D620 which is now 6 years old.    It has on numerous trips to Europe, Africa, N America and throughout the UK.    Dropped, mishandled, X-ray machines and worse ...

The new E6430 is primarily for my wife to use (for work) - and it is making me jealous (almost).

I just have the McAfee issue on my D620 and Dell XPS to resolve ...

Just cannot afford to change mine at present - the additional software costs will be over £1000 as the versions I am running are not compatible with Win7 or Win8.

[Simon]

Ouch!

[Polchraine]

Ouch!

Office, Visio and Project - versions that were released under XP will not function correctly (if at all).   Project standard - £500,  Visio £420,  Office £160 ... plus VAT!   And I need full versions not the "student" editions.