Latitude E4300 first impressions

My E4300 has a little protrusion up at the top of the screen. I think it's function may be to allow you to open the notebook easily since it has no latch. It works very well for that. I do not have a webcam on mine.

 

Yes -- when closed, the protrusion sticks out by about 1/8 inch, but is useful to be able to easily open the notebook. It doesn't seem irritating at all.

 

On a side note, I played a bit with a Z today. It was the Z21MN/H with the P8600/200GB/2GB/WXGA running quite cool. What a beautiful machine! It made the SZ sitting next to it look antiquated by comparison. The darned thing looked so low profile and sleek, it resembled a Ferrari. Too bad it was a ripoff at approximately $2700.

The premium carbon version must be a killer.

 

Guys,

I concur with kschac. My laptop also doesn't have a webcam but has the protrusion at the top. It is neither irritating nor a problem. It's how I open my screen as well.

Andrei

 

i always thought the webcam was on the bottom to the left of the DELL Logo.. or so it seems from pics..

anyhow I've ordered the webcam so we'll soon find out

 

sm1810,

I believe that is the ambient light sensor. The older latitudes had this and surely had no web cam.

Andrei

 

interesting.. I assumed it was the webcam and thought wow very innovative placement LOL....

 

Hi guys, I made the first pic and it's a webcam.

the light sensor is under the screen at the height of the F2 key i think.

 

@kschac and andrei: Did you buy the WWAN option then?

 

I have the "WWAN Capable option." My complete specs:

Item Number Quantity Item Description
224-0630 1 Latitude E4300, Intel Core 2 Duo SP9300, w/ Latitude ON 2.26GHz, 1066MHz, 6M L2 Cache Dual Core
311-9159 1 2.0GB, DDR3-1066 SDRAM, 1 DIMMfor Latitude
330-1369 1 Internal English Keyboard for Latitude E4300
330-1652 1 Documentation (English) Latitude E-Family/Mobile Precision
320-7022 1 Mobile Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD , Latitude E4300
341-7476 1 160GB Hard Drive 9.5MM 7200RPM FFS for Latitude E4X00
330-1365 1 NO Internal Fingerprint Readerand NO contactless smartcard reader for Latitude E4300
320-7410 1 Wide Screen WXGA White LED forLatitude ON, Latitude E4300
420-8736 1 Vista Ultimate Service Pack 1 w/ media English, Latitude
430-3195 1 Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth Module, Latitude E4X00
420-9159 1 Dell Latitude ON Reader Latitude E4X00
330-1384 1 65W 3-Pin, AC Adapter for Latitude E-Family
330-0879 1 US - 3-FT, 3-Pin Flat E-FamilyPower Cord for Latitude E-Family
313-6824 1 8X DVD+/-RW, Black, Latitude E4300
420-8885 1 Cyberlink Power DVD 8.0 Playback Software NO Media Dell Latitude/Mobile Precision
420-8009 1 Roxio Creator Dell Edition,9.0no Media,Dell Latitude/Mobile Precision
320-7416 1 WWAN Capable without card for Latitude E4300
430-3089 1 Intel WiFi Link 5300 (802.11 a/g/n 3X3) 1/2 MiniCard for Latitude E/Mobile Precision
330-0884 1 No Intel vPro Technologys advanced management features for Latitude, Mobile Precision
330-1366 1 Resource DVD with Diagnostics and Drivers for Latitude E4300Notebook
312-0760 1 6-Cell/56-WHr Battery for Latitude E4300
990-3562 1 Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response 2 Year Extended
990-5810 1 Basic Support: Next Business Day Parts and Labor Onsite Response Initial Year
991-8628 1 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus Onsite Service Extended Year(s)
991-8627 1 Dell Hardware Limited Warranty Plus Onsite Service Initial Year
900-9987 1 Standard On-Site Installation Declined
313-7094 1 Latitude E4300 Color - BrushedMetal Black
320-7418 1 Black Wide Screen WXGA LCD Panel with Latitude On with WLAN AND WWAN, Latitude E4300 Dual Core
330-1152 1 Intel Centrino 2 Core Duo Processor
310-8758 1 You have chosen a Windows Vista Premium System
466-5018 1 $100 Dell Dollars Code. Dell Dollars will be sent automatically 4-6 weeks after your order ships