Showing posts with label laptop review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label laptop review. Show all posts

One month with the Dell Latitude 5530 laptop

Our first consumer review of the Dell Latitude 5530 laptop after a month with it

Dell Latitude 5530 laptop
I recently got my hands on the Dell Latitude 5530 laptop, and I'm quite pleased with its performance and features. This laptop provides the convenience and reliability I need for my work, plus a few extras that make it stand out.

One month with the Dell Latitude 5420 laptop

Consumer feedback after using the compact Dell Latitude 5420 laptop for a month

Dell Latitude 5420 laptop - one month feedback

Most of you probably noticed that we like to share product feedback after a month. So, it has been over 30 days of using the Dell Latitude 5420 and it is time to share some impressions, what we like and what we didn't like about the laptop.

Things we liked about the Dell Latitude 5420

There is much to like about the Latitude 5420. It is a compact laptop but also very capable. One of the main features that we value in a product like this laptop is the quality build. This computer is meant to be carried around through offices, airports, cars and parks and it need to handle a lot of stress, vibrations, different temperatures, duty environment and more. It is very important that a business laptop leaves the impression of a well-made product and the Latitude 5420 does leave such impression.

laptop tested

On the other hand this laptop is also quite versatile, it is small but also quite fast. With a powerful Intel i5 processor our Latitude 5420 managed to multitask pretty well. Having opened multiple heavy applications, browsers and media files and the laptop felt stable and managed loads without any hustle. 

Dell Latitude 5420 keyboard test

keyboard and mousepad

Typical for most Dell laptops, the keyboard and mousepad are almost perfect. They are comfortable and feel sturdy.

Most of the time we had the Dell Latitude 5420 connected to an external monitor, which was no issue for the video capabilities of the laptop. 

The 14-inch screen is a bit small for a full day in the office, so we strongly recommend using a bigger display when possible.

The sound coming from the built-in speakers is good, especially for such a small laptop. Of course we wouldn't recommend this computer for multimedia but for business users mostly.

Things we didn't like so much in the Dell Latitude 5420

There are not many things that we didn't like about the Latitude 5420. One of the annoying things that we can probably mention is the Windows 11 operating system that was installed on our machine, but that is a topic for another discussion.

Another thing that could be improved is the battery performance. We haven't checked on Dell's website but there is probably option for bigger battery and therefore longer battery life. Currently our  Latitude 5420 manages 3-4 hours on battery maximum.

The Dell Latitude 5420 is a sleek and durable laptop designed for business professionals. It features a 14-inch HD or FHD display, with options for touch or non-touch screens. Under the hood, the Latitude 5420 is powered by a 10th Gen Intel Core processor and up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, making it more than capable of handling demanding tasks such as video editing and data analysis.

One of the standout features of the Latitude 5420 is its robust security options. The laptop includes a built-in fingerprint reader, as well as options for smart card and NFC readers, ensuring that only authorized users can access the device. Additionally, the Latitude 5420 includes Dell's Endpoint Security Suite, which includes a number of security features such as malware protection and data encryption.

The Latitude 5420 also includes a variety of ports for connectivity, including USB-C, HDMI, and Ethernet, making it easy to connect to peripherals such as external displays and hard drives. The laptop also includes a microSD card reader for expanding storage options.

Another great feature of the Dell Latitude 5420 is its long battery life, with up to 20 hours on a single charge, allowing users to work all day without needing to plug in. Additionally, the laptop includes a variety of power management options, such as the ability to set power usage limits and schedule power-saving modes.

Overall, the Dell Latitude 5420 is a solid choice for business professionals in need of a durable and secure laptop with long battery life and a variety of ports for connectivity. It is well suited for professionals in fields such as finance, healthcare, and government, where security and reliability are of the utmost importance.

Other than that, we are pretty happy with the performance of the Dell Latitude 5420, definitely a solid business laptop.

Lenovo V15 82C30036UK - cheap 15.6-inch laptop offered in UK

Product features and specifications of the 15.6-inch Celeron laptop Lenovo V15 82C30036UK

Lenovo V15 82C30036UK laptop

If you are looking for a cheap business laptop or a school computer with decent specs probably the Lenovo V15 would be a good choice for your needs. 

Today we are taking a closer look at the Lenovo V15 82C30036UK, which is a 15.6-inch laptop powered by a Celeron processor. 

Using the Dell Precision 3520 laptop in 2021

Dell Precision 3520 is a powerful machine that is couple of years old but is it any good in 2021? Check our feedback and comments for this mobile workhorse

Dell Precision 3520 - review in 2021

About a year ago we realized that we needed another machine for work purposes, mostly for editing photos and videos on the go. We also didn't want to spend too much and decided to buy second hand laptop in "as new" condition. What we bought was the Dell Precision 3520 and we have been using it all the time since then. 

Today we will share our feedback and comments about the Precision 3520 mobile workstation so you can decide if it is worth buying second hand in 2021.

Dell Latitude 5411 - one month feedback

Our consumer feedback after over a month with the mighty business laptop Dell Latitude 5411

Dell Latitude 5411 - one month feedback

It has been over a month since we bought the Dell Latitude 5411 so it is time to share some first-hand consumer feedback about its day-to-day performance. 

We will divide this short review in chapters, discussing different aspects and components, so it will be easier for you to understand what is it to use the Latitude 5411 in a daily basis. 

HP EliteBook 745 G5 laptop - long-term review

Our first-hand consumer feedback after over a year with the HP EliteBook 745 G5 laptop

HP EliteBook 745 G5 laptop

After we spent over an year of using and testing the HP EliteBook 745 G5 ultrabook, we decided it is time to make a full product review. 

To begin with, what exactly is the EliteBook 745 G5? This basically is a compact laptop with high-end components designed mostly for business users. The most controversial part of this computer is the mobile Ryzen processor. Still many critics believe that AMD is not manufacturing the optimal mobile processors for laptops and that they have some more work to do before catch up with the latest generations Intel Core processors. 

We also think that AMD and the Ryzen series are getting in the right direction if talking about mobile processors. For PC we are quite happy with the desktop versions of the Ryzen machines we are using.

Dell Latitude 5411 - video review

After one week of testing - here is what we think about the Dell Latitude 5411 business laptop in 2020 (consumer video review)

Dell Latitude 5411 laptop

It has been almost a week since we got the Dell Latitude 5411 laptop so it was time for a full consumer review. In today's video we have covered size and form factor as well as some important technical specifications:

Dell Latitude 5411 - first impressions

Our first-hand consumer feedback after we got the brand new Dell Latitude 5411 business laptop

Dell Latitude 5411 laptop

We have just received the Dell Latitude 5411 and we wanted to share our impressions with this laptop. Today we will discuss its main hardware specifications, looks and of course share some pricing in different locations. 

Latitude 5411 review

Asus X543 laptop - consumer report

Product overview and specifications of the cheap 15.6-inch Asus X543

consumer report

We don't review many laptops these days and that is definitely something we need to change in the coming months. Today we will be taking a closer look at one cheap and quite basic 15.6-inch laptop - the Asus X543.

The version we focused our attention on is powered by an Intel Pentium processor and has only 4 GB of RAM.

One month with the Dell Precision 3520

Working on the Dell Precision 3520 laptop is a real joy, even in 2020

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A month with the Dell Precision 3520 mobile work station

It has been a month since we started working on the mobile workstation Dell Precision 3520 and it is time for our short-term consumer feedback about this laptop in 2020.

To begin this review we have to point out that it would be mostly positive impressions but all of our feedback is real consumer opinion and not a paid one.

Selling the Dell Latitude E7240

We are selling the Dell Latitude E7240 laptop after more than 5 years of active service

2020 Latitude E7240
Selling the Dell Latitude E7240 in 2020

The year is 2020 and we decided that it is time to change our fleet of work machines, including PC and laptops.

So it is time to put the Dell Latitude E7240 laptop for sale now, after many years of good services and very few issues with it. For the most time the Latitude E7240 has been the perfect ultrabook and workhorse on the go so we really appreciate what Dell did with this machine.

Dell Precision 3520 - still good in 2020?

Does the Dell Precision 3520 has what it takes to be a good mobile workstation in 2020? We answer your questions!

Dell Precision 3520 consumer feedback
Our first test and review of the Dell Precision 3520 mobile workstation

We were in the search for a used mobile workstation in the last couple of weeks and came upon a great deal - the mighty Dell Precision 3520.

Today we will share our first impressions with this high-end laptop which is manufactured in 2018 but still runs like a charm.

Asus X55V - customer opinion

First-hand consumer opinion about the cheap 15-inch laptop Asus X55V, which we reviewed some time ago

Asus X55V customer review
Back in the days the Asus X55V was a decent laptop
If you remember, about 6 years ago we made a full customer review of the Asus X55V laptop. It happened to be a reliable computer with adequate computing power from Intel's Core i3 processor.

Since then we haven't spoken anything in particular about the X55V laptop so here are some top pros and cons taken from customers' feedback:

What makes Dell Latitude E7240 such a great laptop?

One of the most popular ultrabooks is still on service in 2019 - my review of the Dell Latitude E7240

my ultrabook - Dell Latitude E7240
Four years ago: my ultrabook Dell Latitude E7240
Back in the days when I bought my Dell Latitude E7240 it was the most serious investment I have made in regards to computers. It was a high-end ultrabook with sleek design and a pretty high price tag. But now after couple of years of use I can say it was all worth the price. So what makes the Latitude E7240 one of the best second hand laptops in 2019? Let's find out.

Before I continue with my user review, here are the most important features and specs of my ultrabook:
Brand: Dell
Dell Latitude E7240 features and specs
Model: Latitude E7240
Display size: 12.5-inch
Display resolution: HD 720p
Processor: Intel Core i5-4310U @ 2.00 GHz 
RAM: 8GB
ROM: 256 SSD
Graphics: Integrated Intel 


Lenovo Legion y520-15ikbn gaming laptop

Review of the capable Lenovo Legion y520-15ikbn gaming laptop

Lenovo Legion y520-15ikbn gaming laptop

Today at Test and Review we are taking a closer look at one of the capable and yet affordable gaming laptops on the market in 2018 - the Lenovo Legion y520-15ikbn.

Lenovo Legion y520-15ikbn laptop specifications
  • Processor: 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-7700HQ Processor (2.80GHz, up to 3.80GHz with Turbo Boost, 6MB Cache)
  • Operating System Windows 10 Home
  • Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 3 GB
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 Max Q 6 GB
  • Memory: Up to 16 GB DDR4 2400 MHz
  • Storage
  • 1 TB 5400 RPM
  • Up to 256 GB PCIe SSD
  • Dual Drive Configurations available. (HDD + SSD)
  • Audio: 2 x 2W Harman™ Certified Speakers with Dolby Audio™ Premium
  • Battery Life
  • Up to 4 hours

ASUS ZenBook UX305 - my ultimate laptop review

Reviewing the super-capable, compact and ultra-slim laptop ASUS ZenBook UX305

ASUS ZenBook UX305 laptop review
ASUS ZenBook UX305 smiling at the store : )
Many of you probably know I am much into laptops and more specifically Dell laptops. Among the other computer brands that I prefer I would probably put ASUS in my top 5 list. Their ultrabook have always been a role-model when we speak for looks, design, innovation and performance. That is the case with the laptop I will review today - the 13 inch ultra-thin ASUS ZenBook UX305.

This laptop has the rugged solid feel that I like so much in compact laptops, just like the MacBook Air. But the ASUS ZenBook UX305 is not all about the looks, it also delivers pretty good performance for a compact mobile machine.

Xiaomi Notebook Air 13 Win10 i5-7200U Dual Core 8G/256GB specs

Full specifications and features of the 13 inch ultrabook Xiaomi Notebook Air 13 Win10 i5-7200U Dual Core 8G/256GB


I've said it before and I still think that the future of computing is in reliable and well equipped ultrabooks, rather than in tablets.

Today, I will be taking a closer look at the specifications of a very popular Chinese ultra-portable laptop by Xiaomi - the Notebook Air 13 with Win10 i5-7200U Dual Core 8G/256GB. Here are they:

eBay UK offers cheap 11-inch back to school laptop - Lenovo IdeaPad 120S

Very good deal for the 11 inch laptop Lenovo IdeaPad 120S 81A4005PUK at eBay UK - price info, specifications, features and my opinion about this compact computer

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S 81A4005PUK review

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S 81A4005PUK


It is this time of the year when parents are eager to buy new equipment for their kids for the beginning of the new school year. Retailers take this moment seriously and offer variety of good deals from different categories. Today at our consumer blog I will be taking a closer look at the compact 11 inch laptop Lenovo IdeaPad 120S 81A4005PUK. Currently it is offered for just £110 at eBay UK, which I believe is a pretty good price. Here are its main features:
  • 11.6 HD display with resolution of 1366 x 768
  • 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron n3350 dual-core processor
  • Intel HD 500 graphics card
  • Up to 8 hours of battery life
  • 4 GB DDR4 RAM
  • 32 GB eMMC storage space
  • Micro SD media card reader.
  • 2 USB 3.0 ports
  • 1 USB Type-C port
  • 1 HDMI port
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi connection

HP ProBook 450 G5 2RS03EA laptop review

Consumer review of the 15.6 inch Intel powered laptop HP ProBook 450 G5 2RS03EA


The business oriented HP ProBook 450 G5 2RS03EA is very popular in Eastern Europe and Asia and thanks to its good specifications and value for money ration it is considered one of HP's successful stories in the laptop market.

You have probably heard that HP struggled a bit in this market due to bad reputation and quality issues in many of their mid-priced laptops. Meanwhile the competition from Dell, Lenovo and Asus had a very aggressive approach in this segment and made it quite difficult for HP to achieve top sales in global markets. Today we will be taking a look at a very balanced laptop from HP, combining modern technology, good specs and relatively affordable price tag. The HP ProBook 450 G5 2RS03EA is a 15.6 inch laptop, powered by Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM (offered with 16GB as well).

HP 15-bs013dx - great 15.6-inch laptop deal

HP 15-bs013dx is a very capable 15-inch touch screen laptop with good features, specs and affordable price

HP 15-bs013dx laptop review

Our US readers will be very happy with the laptop that we are going to review today - the 15.6-inch touch screen and Intel processor HP 15-bs013dx.