Dell Latitude D610 (D610SAPP) PC Notebook

Pros: Lightweight, high-capacity, great for business use
Cons: Keyboard isn't very ergonomic, small screen

UPDATE This model may have been affected by the infamous Sony battery recall. Not all Latitude D610 notebooks were affected, but you should check your battery according to the instructions at the recall website below. ...

Pros: Reliability, performance, durability, build quality and customer service
Cons: LCD screen, Touchpad could be more sensitive.

Dell Latitude D610: I have the Dell Latitude D610 for 9 months now and a D800 for a year before that. I also have an inspiron 6000 at home. This makes a very good comparison bet. The various DELL laptops: Pros: 1. Light weight: weighs close to ½ ...

Pros: Four USB2 ports, great bay latch mechanism, excellent structural integrity
Cons: HDD CONCERNS....Primary battery module fails often, no IEEE1394

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPDATE: 2/12/07 I no longer have confidence in this laptop. For the past several months, I have had a steady flow of hard drive failures. Not just one brand, either - Toshiba, Travelstar, ...

Pros: Smaller size, quick charging battery
Cons: Cost can be prohibitive. Comparison shop the different laptop models and configurations before you purchase.

As noted by other posters, be sure to shop the various Dell sites (including their Refurb shop) to get the best buys. They often run rebate specials that bring the price down substantially. Now to the machine: Options: This machine can be heavily ...

Pros: Light weight, fast, good wireless connectivity.
Cons: Small keyboard, hard to read keys.

I have had this notebook for 3 weeks now. I have worked with the Dell Latitude line for over 5 years. They all seem reliable and trustworthy. The D610, like all Latitude models, can share parts amongst many of the other Latitude models. This can be ...

Pros: Functional, cheap, reliable
Cons: Not too exciting, no bells and whistles

To put this review in context, let me explain how I use this computer so that you can make sure that my comments are relevant to your use: -I use my laptop for business use exclusively and travel at least once a month. I don't do hard core computing ...

Pros: Not heavy, Graphics are good, Wireless networking, Bluetooth optional
Cons: Slow processor, cheap keyboard, frequent HDD failure, wireless networking seems to be common failure, expensive

I am a technical analyst working for a company who prefers Dell PC's. I have been using a Latitude D610 for the past 6 months. The model I am currently using has 1 GB of RAM, a 1.8 Pentium M, and a 60 GB Hard drive. This is a pretty good business ...

Pros: When it works, it's fine
Cons: Unreliable and poor service

The laptop was purchased with the docking station. It had problems from the start which got worse with time. They first appeared to be software related but my company's internal computer support could not identify source of the problem. Then intermittently the system did not recognize the mouse when docked. Dell replaced the docking station under warranty. It seemed to work for a while, but the problem returned. Then other problems began to appear and attempts to diagnose them failed. Dell advised that the motherboard should be replaced and that they would send out a tech to do the install (the system still under warranty). The Dell tech did not show up the on day promised. When he showed up 2 days later, he brought the wrong model motherboard. I'm still waiting. This is a system that I use for work and cannot be without. If reliability and prompt service matters to you - Do NOT by a Dell.

Pros: Good size, no technical problems.
Cons: Short battery life.

I had to get this particular laptop for my college, and so far I am impressed. My only complaint would be that the battery dies fairly quickly.(About 2 hours). I like the size and weight, it is essentially ideal for students. It was also a pretty good price, (also good for college students.) I would suggest this for anybody who just wants an average laptop for everyday use.

Pros: weight, design, processing speed
Cons: nothing yet

This is my 5th Dell Latitude, all purchased used on Ebay. Started with a PII, 233; moved to a PIII, 800; a C600, 1.2; to a C640, 2.4. The D610 is lighter, runs much cooler than the C640, and looks nicer. In the past I had problems with the touchpad (cursor wandering) and speed when an antivirus program was installed & running. The D610, even with A/V, loads quicker & runs faster and smoother. Internal PC card runs at 54 Mbps and picks up signals from my home router up to 300'. Battery life almost 3 hours. This is an excellent choice for those looking for a reliable traveller, for internet/email, and for word processing. Probably lacking for gamers but for the average user who wants a reliable laptop, this D610 can't be beat!