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Dell Latitude D520

Dell Latitude D520

Full specifications for Dell Latitude D520

Manufacturer: Dell, Inc.
Part number: BLCWD1S

General

  • Built-in Devices
  • Stereo speakers, Wireless LAN antenna
  • Width
  • 13.3 in
  • Depth
  • 10.7 in
  • Height
  • 1.4 in
  • Weight
  • 5.3 lbs
  • Notebook type
  • Budget, Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
  • Wireless capabilities
  • 802.11b, 802.11g

Processor

  • Processor
  • Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 / 1.66 GHz
  • Multi-Core processor technology
  • Dual-Core
  • 64-bit processor
  • Yes
  • Data bus speed
  • 667 MHz
  • Chipset type
  • Mobile Intel 945GM Express

Cache Memory

  • Type
  • L2 cache
  • Cache size
  • 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size
  • 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology
  • DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz
  • RAM form factor
  • SO DIMM 200-pin
  • RAM configuration features
  • 1 x 512 MB

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature
  • 32 °F
  • Max Operating Temperature
  • 95 °F
  • Humidity Range Operating
  • 10 - 90%
  • Shock Tolerance
  • 142 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 163 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
  • Vibration Tolerance
  • 0.66 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.3 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type
  • Serial ATA/IDE

Storage

  • Floppy Drive
  • None
  • Hard Drive
  • 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400
  • Storage Removable
  • None
  • Hard drive type
  • Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type
  • CD-RW/DVD
  • CD / DVD read speed
  • 24X

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type
  • None

Display

  • Display Type
  • 15 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution
  • 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
  • Widescreen Display
  • No
  • Color Support
  • 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor
  • Intel GMA 950 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
  • Max Allocated RAM Size
  • 128 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type
  • Sound card
  • Audio codec
  • STAC9200
  • Audio output compliant standards
  • AC '97, High Definition Audio

Multimedia Functionality

  • TV Tuner Type
  • None

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type
  • Keyboard, Touchpad

Telecom

  • Modem
  • Fax / modem
  • Max transfer rate
  • 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications
  • ITU V.92

Networking

  • Networking
  • Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported
  • Yes
  • Wireless NIC
  • Dell Wireless 1390
  • Data link protocol
  • Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Fast Ethernet
  • Networking standards
  • IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Slots Total (Free)
  • 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type I/II
  • Interfaces
  • 1 x Serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Microphone - Input, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 7 pin mini-DIN, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Docking / port replicator

Power

  • Power device form factor
  • External
  • Voltage Required
  • AC 120/230 V

Battery

  • Technology
  • 6-cell Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty
  • 1
  • Battery capacity
  • 56 Wh

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, SP2, with media
  • Software
  • Cyberlink PowerDVD, Drivers & Utilities

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support
  • 3 years warranty
  • Service & Support Details
  • Limited warranty - 1 year

Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'

  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008)
  • 4.5
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008)
  • 7.3
  • Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Sep 2008)
  • 4.7

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CNET editors' rating

Good

Reviewed by: Stephanie Bruzzese

Reviewed: 5/2/06
Release date: 5/2/06
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