Dell Latitude E6510 review

A small Linux operating system called Latitude ON is installed, which has its own dedicated button next to the power button. It’s meant to provide a quicker way to access basic applications like email and the web, but in our test it took only seven seconds less time to boot than it took to get into Windows (21 versus 28 seconds), so it’s not a great time-saver.

The standard VGA video output is complemented by DisplayPort, which can be converted to HDMI or DVI with a £10 adaptor. There are also FireWire and eSATA ports for connecting fast external drives, plus an SD memory card slot.

Although the model reviewed is expensive, you get a lot for your cash, while cheaper models with the same excellent build quality are available for those on a tighter budget. With its three-year warranty and range of options, the Latitude E6510 is a great business laptop. That said, our one disappointment is the slightly spongy keyboard and touchpad, which hold it off getting full marks.