Sunday, January 25, 2015

Overview of hybrid tablet Dell Latitude 13, 7350

Ultrabook transformer. Dell Latitude 13 7350 worth very expensive, but also offers a lot - the focus of a new efficient processor Intel Core M and expected thanks to him, a long battery life.

Hybrid Tablet level of our Dell Latitude 13, 7350 - a tool for work, study, and multimedia playback. They are expected to be in high speed, image quality, a lot of communication and interfaces, and long battery life. Latitude 7350 is based on the efficient processor Intel Core M, created specifically for such devices, and uses the SSD-drive, so that speed can be no doubt. Full HD IPS-screen promises a clear and vivid picture, and the presence of the battery in the tablet itself, and in the dock - a decent time. We verify whether our expectations are met.

Design and Build Quality

And the tablet and the keyboard is made quite accurately. Parts fit tightly, wide gaps, no dust collectors. We were pleasantly surprised by the resistance to bending of the keyboard: it is usually in such devices much lower. The pen tablet with some effort, you can bend, but only slightly. Pressure plate can not be, but around the keyboard is vulnerable to this type of deformation plots still available. We believe that for the price Dell should not skimp and use aluminum for all parts of the body, not just the bottom of the keyboard and the back of the tablet.

By design, Latitude 13 is the best suited definition of "low-key". The device is not that ugly, but its original appearance can not be named. Matte black and glossy surface of the screen look very boring - we hope that the functionality of the tablet will allow not pay attention to it.

Loop docking station allows maximum opening angle of about 120 degrees, which is pretty reasonable - even a little, and the plate is simply to outweighed the keyboard, making the design tip "on the back." At least a predetermined angle hinges hold confidently even too - open the screen with one hand will not work.

Unlike many competing tablets and hybrids, Latitude 13 readily provides access to its internal components. Just remove the back of the tablet, not even secured with screws instead they use plastic clip, so you should be patient and proceed with caution. No fan, as efficient processor Intel Core M passively cooled, but there are a few components that can be replaced if desired. This keeps the battery a few screws, BIOS-battery, SSD-drive format M.2, wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) module and one free slot M.2, designed for 3G or 4G / LTE modem. Necessary for its operation of the antenna are built so that you can independently adjust independently bought a modem or buy a little more expensive configuration with integrated LTE-modem from Dell (Wireless 5810e). The only thing missing - a memory in the form of a standard removable module SO-DIMM instead of soldered on the motherboard chips, but here everything is clear: SODIMM-slot design thickens considerably, and a place for it was not. The rest of the Dell deserves praise - to contact the service center for elementary operations such as installing a larger capacity SSD or replacement battery is not required.

Hybrids of this level usually offer a variety of ports, but their usefulness is highly dependent on their location. Unfortunately, in our Latitude 13 all the main interfaces (2 USB 3.0 ports, and video output mini-DisplayPort) are located behind the keyboard dock, but not on the tablet. This means that the last few lighter and thinner than competitors like HP Envy x2 13, but, unlike them, can not be connected to an external monitor or USB-periphery in the absence of a docking station (forgotten, for example, at home or at work). Even the SD-card reader located on the docking station. On the tablet, there is only a 3.5-mm audio jack.

To connect to a wired Ethernet network adapter needed for USB (3.0 necessarily, if you want to gigabit speed) for image display, devoid DisplayPort - adapter with him to VGA, or HDMI. None of this is not supplied.

communication

In our configuration, set the wireless module Intel Wireless-AC 7265, which allows to work with Bluetooth 4.0 and networks Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac in the range of 2.4 and 5 GHz. It works well within a radius of 15 meters from the router connection to remain stable and fast - on most apartments and offices that would be enough, but if you have a sufficiently powerful router can certainly move away and away. There is support for Wi-Di - we have not tested it, but all the necessary components - the processor, video card and Wi-Fi module from Intel - are available. In addition, the tablet can work with NFC.

Module 3G or 4G in our sample Latitude 13 not, but, as mentioned above, it is possible to put on their own or with a pre-selected configuration (Dell Wireless 5810e). This will provide an opportunity to access the Internet anywhere where there is a signal of your mobile operator.

dynamics

The dynamics of the tablet were surprisingly good: they give a rich, crisp sound, allowing even listen to music. Lacks bass, but in this case it is not very exciting.

camera

The front camera takes pictures at resolutions up to 2 megapixels and provides acceptable for Skype-quality video calls. Rear 8-megapixel camera, but for normal photos must almost studio lighting, otherwise they go dull and grainy. Outdoors photo obtained good - to remove anything in the country is quite possible, in the room, the situation is much worse. Below the pictures of both cameras is clearly not enough brightness in comparison with our camera made by Canon.

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