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Dell's business Latitude notebooks have always been more about quality and  functionality. The Latitude D420 manages to pack some decent specs into a package that is both small and attractive, making this ultraportable the smallest laptop Dell currently offers. it's a solid choice for both consumers and small business users who need power and portability at the same time.

The charcoal-and-silver case with its good looks and light weight; measuring 11.5 inches wide, 8.5 inches deep and just a hair over 1 inch high, it's an easy fit for laptop cases or shoulder bags. The almost all-metal construction gives the Latitude D420 a reassuring sturdiness, and the system feels like it could stand up to the rigors of regular travel. .

The  Latitude D420's also comes with a wide-aspect 12.1-inch WXGA UltraSharp display has a native resolution of 1,280x800. The bright wide screen at that resolution makes it easy to read text, Web surfing or word processing. The display's crispness partially makes up for the loss of impact that comes from a smaller display. It’s  easy to see in a brightly lit office environment.

The Latitude D420 has a fairly basic set of ports for a business machine, including two USB 2.0 ports and a mini FireWire port on the rear, plus a PC Card slot, an SD card reader, and mic and headphone jacks on the left side. Video output is  to a VGA connection. For networking, there are Ethernet, modem, and 802.11a/g wireless; Bluetooth and either Cingular or Verizon WWAN are optional. Like other members of the Latitude line, the D420 includes a handy Wi-Fi Catcher; the Wi-Fi on/off switch doubles as a Wi-Fi detector even when the lid is closed or the computer is powered off.