Dell is a laptop brand famous for its durability over time. Therefore, when it comes to Windows laptop brands, Dell will always be the first choice of many users. Not only new models, many old versions of Dell are also sought after by users because of many valuable equipment in the segment. And Dell Latitude 5490 2017 is one of them.
Dell Latitude 5490 design is durable, yet sophisticated
Dell has left its mark on users right from its design with a minimalist appearance, along with durability that lasts over the years. The Dell Latitude 5490 is equipped with a black paint layer, helping the machine to maintain its aesthetic appearance over the years. The logo is also embossed, creating a minimalist, yet luxurious look for the machine.
The lid is covered with velvet for a smooth, comfortable feel. This is also the method used by many phone brands to make the back cover, including Apple with the iPhone Pro Max models.
The frame is made of carbon fiber, which reduces the weight of the device compared to traditional laptops. This is also the material used on high-end Lenovo ThinkPad or Dell XPS versions. Weighing only 1.6 kg and about 2 cm thick, users can easily carry the device to work or study every day. 
The screen is hard to fault.
On the front, Dell equips the Latitude 5490 with a 14-inch panel, FHD resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels. Basically, this panel has provided a pretty good display quality, ensuring the user's needs for office use. In addition, the IPS panel with anti-glare coating helps the Latitude 5490 display better outdoors. However, the weakness is that the brightness is not too high, so to get the best display quality, users should use it indoors.
In terms of display, the Dell Latitude 5490 2017 screen reaches 65% sRGB. This is not a very high number, so it is not suitable for professional graphic designers. Instead, the device will be suitable for users who need to work with browsers or entertain and watch movies every day.
Smooth, stable performance
Inside, Dell equips the Dell Latitude 5490 with an Intel Core i5-7200U CPU. This is a CPU with 2 cores, 4 threads and a maximum clock speed of up to 3.10 GHz. Although it has been released for a long time, this CPU promises to still bring a smooth experience for the next 2-3 years. In addition, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD will also help the machine handle tasks more smoothly. The machine will be able to open about 20 Chrome tabs, plus a few other Office applications such as Word, Excel or even Photoshop with light layers. With these operations, the machine will achieve about 5-6 hours of continuous battery use.
In general, Dell models often maintain durability in both design and internal processing capabilities. For users who do not have high performance needs, Dell Latitude 5490 will be the optimal choice to get smoothness without having to spend too much money.
Keyboard and TouchPad are more than enough
Regarding the keyboard, users will immediately be attracted by Dell's design language. The company interweaves many blue and red color blocks to highlight the function keys. With a key travel of 1.9 mm and only 70 grams of force, users can type very comfortably. For users who need to type continuously, the keyboard of the Dell Latitude 5490 2017 will definitely satisfy you.
The TouchPad is not too large, but still ensures accuracy. The left and right mouse buttons are located below, close to the edge of the machine. This will help users use it more easily without the need for an external mouse.
Endless connection portals
Dell Latitude 5490 has many connection ports, which will certainly still meet the needs of the majority of users. On the back, the device has a power port, LAN port, VGA and HDMI port to support screen output and 1 USB-A port. The right side will be a USB-A port, allowing users to plug in an external mouse or keyboard. The left side will have a USB-A port, SD card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack.
Compared to other models on the market, having an SD slot and LAN is an extremely valuable feature, to meet the needs of editing photos from the camera or connecting to a wired network for more stability. In addition, the power port on the back will also help the desk become neater and tidier than being arranged on the side.
Summary
At ¥42,000, the Dell Latitude 5490 2017 still offers a lot of advantages in its price segment. Among them, the most outstanding are the sophisticated, durable design and the extremely useful number of connection ports. Along with that is a high-quality screen, while still ensuring smoothness thanks to stable performance.
