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Description

General
Brand Dell
Model 3440
Model Series Latitude 14 3000 Series
Type Notebook
Utility Commercial
Colour Black
In the box
Box Contents Laptop, Battery, Charger
Processor
Processor Name Core i5 (4th Generation)
Processor Variant 4200U
Processor Brand Intel
Chipset HM87
Clock Speed 1.6 ghz
Cache Size 3 mb
Memory
RAM 8GB 
Expandable Memory (RAM) 8 gb
Storage
Hard Disk Capacity 1000 gb
RPM 5400 rpm
Hardware Interface SATA
Optical Disk Drive
Optical Drive Yes
Platform
Operating System DOS
Display
Screen Size 14 inches
Resolution 1366 x 768 pixels
Screen Type Anti-Glare WLED-backlit Display
Touch Screen Yes
Graphics
Dedicated Graphics Memory Type DDR3
Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics 4400
Input Devices
Webcam HD
Keyboard Chiclet Keyboard
Audio
Speakers High Quality Speakers
Connectivity
Wireless LAN 802.11n
Bluetooth version 4.0
Power & Battery
Battery Backup 3 hours
Power Supply 90 watts
Ports/Slots
USB 3.0 Ports 2
USB 2.0 Ports 1
RJ45 LAN Yes
VGA Ports Yes
Multi Card Slots Yes
Dimensions
Weight 2200 grams
WxDxH 13.62 x 9.65 x 0.98 inches

 

Review Dell Latitude 3440 Notebook

Sven Kloevekorn (translated by Justin Quam), 12/11/2013
 

An asocial office playboy. Dell presents the successor of its Vostro 3460 as an affordable office notebook in a snazzy aluminum body. The dedicated graphics also make the test version interesting for gaming with friends. So much is clear from the beginning: The balancing act succeeds, with only its mobility and endowment of ports failing to convince.

 
Dell promises an economical work notebook, but it delivers more - who could complain?
Dell promises an economical work notebook, but it delivers more - who could complain?

For the original German review, see here.

Dell wants to situate its Latitude 3440, successor to the Vostro 3460 (which we also recently tested), as an economical office notebook; as with other models, it offers various configurations. Apart from the Intel Core i5-4200U (dual-core, 1.6 GHz base clock, up to 2.6 GHz Turbo clock) in the model we tested, an i3-2317U-CPU is also available as a configuration.

In the machine's specs, Dell offers additional Haswell configurations as options: the i3-4010U (dual-core, 1.7 GHz) as well as the i5-4300U (dual-core, 1.9 GHz, up to 2.9 GHz Turbo clock). However, corresponding models were not available in the German online shop at test time. The RAM endowments vary between 2 and 8 GB.

As for an operating system, the user can choose between Windows 8 Pro, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional (with Windows 8 64-bit license) and Ubuntu 12.04 Long Term Support (LTS) SP1. As far as storage devices, there are no SSDs offered, but instead hard drives with capacities ranging from 320 GB to 1 TB. The on-chip GPU Intel HD 4400 or the optional middle-class GPU Nvidia GeForce GT 740M, take care of graphics processing.

For the sake of clarity, we should also note that at test time, not all possible combinations were available over the corresponding Dell sites. The sale prices (!) on 11/26/2013 were 479 Euros for the least pricey option (~$655) up to 669 Euros for the test product (~$915) - these prices are really nothing to sneeze at!

As comparison models, we gathered the HP ProBook 430-G1 as well as the office classic HP ProBook 6475b for this test. While the former notebook is likewise fitted with the Core i5-4200U and otherwise similarly equipped (apart from an absent dedicated graphics system), the 6475b relies on the AMD-CPU A6-4400M with Radeon HD 7520G graphics core. 

All three devices have a matte 14-inch monitor.

Case

Wie wir testen - Gehäuse

Monolithic and unadorned, somewhat heavy, but still not inelegant and with numerous curves - this is more or less how we would describe the impression that the creator of the Latitude 3440's impeccably crafted case has earned. It consists mostly of plastic, which is smoothly concealed through the aluminum surfaces in a brushed metal look on the back of the lid and the upper surface of the chassis. Still, it makes an impression of solidity. The base's underside seems like polycarbonate and is lightly textured for improved grip.

It takes a lot of strength to twist the base; pressure on the back of the lid produces image faults on the front, which (interestingly) do not show up where one presses. The hinges are designed so that the user can open the machine with one hand, without lifting the base. Dell has also succeeded, more or less, in preventing backward swinging - travelers will be thankful. Annoying: the eject button for the DVD tray is very difficult to press.

The metal upper surfaces are not quite insensitive to fingerprints. Since these are less and less noticeable after longer use, one need not be too zealous to constantly clean them.

Features

Wie wir testen - Ausstattung

Dell's variety of ports leaves something to be desired. Even though the machine is actually conceptualized as an office notebook, the absence of an HDMI port is always annoying and works somewhat against the alternative use as a multimedia machine, for which enough processing power is actually available. Neither a docking port nor the option to use UMTS/LTE or a DisplayPort is offered. At least there are the VGA and Ethernet ports, which are important in the office realm.

Bringing most of the ports to the front drags the usual ergonomic disadvantages with them: Cables and plugged-in devices like USB sticks could (for example) disrupt the use of an external mouse.

left side: Kensington lock, fan slits, VGA, Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0, audio jack
left side: Kensington lock, fan slits, VGA, Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0, audio jack
right side: USB 2.0, DVD burner
right side: USB 2.0, DVD burner
 
large panel, ample access
large panel, ample access
This is not a docking station, even if Dell calls the port replicator by that name.
This is not a docking station, even if Dell calls the port replicator by that name.

Communication

The communications module trades under the name of Dell Wireless 1705, transmits over IEEE 802.11b/g/n and integrates Bluetooth 4.0 and HS. WLAN and Bluetooth can only be activated and deactivated together via a keyboard shortcut (Fn). Bluetooth music playback via smartphone over the notebook loudspeakers worked without interruption even through a brick wall and over a distance of ten meters (~33 feet). In comparison, we evaluated the reception qualities of the WLAN modules as merely average. In the author's individual test setup, download rates showed more marked fluctuations at a distance of about eight meters (~26 feet) through two brick walls than when directly adjacent to the router. When the tester placed himself downstairs under the router, the connection was broken at a moderate distance - many devices manage more, though many do less. It is unfortunate that the Latitude only uses the oft-frequented 2.4-GHz band, which could especially be a problem in office buildings. 

Accessories

Apart from the notebook and the power cord, the package contains only operating instructions, a CD with webcam software, and a Recovery Medium for Windows 8. Dell offers an optional docking station, which consists only of a USB port replicator. 

 

Maintenance

Almost ideal: The maintenance panel, secured with one screw, offers access to HDD, WLAN module and storage devices, but not to the fan.

Warranty

Dell includes one year of ProSupport and next business day on-site service. Upgrades are also possible. Users can find details here.

Input Devices

Wie wir testen - Eingabegeräte

Here one can easily see the gap in the keyboard.
Here one can easily see the gap in the keyboard.

Keyboard

With the unilluminated keyboard, we see already that Dell has not reached too high on the shelf. Two negative details stand out: On the edges, there is a narrow gap in the case, in which dust and dirt will inevitably gather over time. Apart from this, Dell decided on a glossy black keyboard bed, which attracts fingerprints but is laborious to clean. With strong pressure, the keyboard has a bit of give (especially in the upper middle area), but this is not relevant in practice.

A number keypad is absent, and the layout differs from the standard especially on the right side. In our test machine, some keys that one often finds to the right have slid over to the side, which one has to get used to. The pause key has fallen by the wayside altogether.

The other characteristics of the keyboard allow comfortable use: The key upstroke is sufficient, and the pressure point is easy to feel. There is no excessive clacking. The keys are completely even and lightly textured.

 

Touchpad

The mouse replacement is sufficiently large, is no longer excessively sensitive at the edges, and has a very well textured upper surface, which particularly pleased this author. Both keys are set physically apart and offer the tester optimal, moderately strong resistance and moderate haptic feedback. Gesture freaks will be overjoyed that the touchpad recognizes four fingers simultaneously and can be configured in detail.

Display

Wie wir testen - Display

The candidate's monitor, perhaps optimally for a 14-inch model even though it is unfortunately encountered far too seldom, has a resolution of 1600x900 pixels (131 ppi) in - who would have thought? - 16:9 format at its disposal. The upper surface is anti-glare, which is appropriate for office use. Buyers usually search in vain for especially stable viewing angles among IPS panels in the 800-Euro (~$1100) price segment, and consequently the test machine has a TN panel with LED illumination. Alternatively, Dell offers a similarly matte TN display that yields a resolution of only 1366x768 pixels at 112 ppi.

The Dell Latitude 3440 is, at an impressive 342 cd/m², one of the brightest office notebooks that we have tested; the Schenker XIRIOS B502, at 387 cd/m², marks the apex of the field.

 
  320
cd/m²
311
cd/m²
308
cd/m²
 
  332
cd/m²
342
cd/m²
322
cd/m²
 
  335
cd/m²
295
cd/m²
312
cd/m²
 
 
Distribution of brightness
X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 342 cd/m² Average: 319.7 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 86 %
Center on Battery: 338 cd/m²
Contrast: 438:1 (Black: 0.78 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 8.96 | - Ø
ΔE Greyscale 9.64 | - Ø
38.34% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll) 
Gamma: 2.26

The flipside of the coin: a moderate black level of 0.78, which places it in the bottom third of the comparison and, subjectively, does not allow any deep black. The contrast, at 438:1, is rather underwhelming. Screen bleeding is no problem, and the illumination suffices. The display delivers a very sharp image.

The color variance lies almost exactly in the average of this class and shows a noticeable blue tint in its results, which yields a somewhat warmer overall impression after calibration. The color mask - only relevant for image editing professionals - is just as average.

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