Dell Latitude 15 5000 E5540 (Customizable)

The Dell Latitude 15 5000 E5540 is a serious laptop. This 15.6-incher sports enterprise features, such as Intel vPro technology for remote system management, Dell’s own management features, Professional versions of Windows 7 or 8, fingerprint and SmartCard reader options for enhanced security, a ruggedized MIL-STD-810G-tested chassis with glass fiber LCD back cover, and a docking connector. The notebook is based on the Intel Core-series i3, i5 and i7 “Haswell” ultra-low voltage processors, offering a great balance between computing potential and power consumption.

Customers can order the Dell Latitude 15 5000 E5540 with optional touchscreen display, the Nvidia GeForce GT 720M 2GB dedicated graphics instead of the standard basic Intel HD 4400, 1080p display resolution instead of 720p, up to 8GB of RAM, and up to 1 Terabyte of traditional hard drive storage or up to 256GB solid state drive. This laptop has a built-in DVD burner drive and optional backlight underneath the keyboard with numeric pad. A nice perk is ThinkPad TrackPoint-like pointing stick device which sits in the middle of the keyboard, but that feature is only optional.

Alongside the aforementioned docking connector and optional SmartCard slot, it also has four USB ports, HDMI and VGA video connectors, stereo speakers, webcam, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gigabit LAN, and a multi-format media card reader.

Battery options are 4-cell (40 Whr), 6-cell (65 Whr) and 9-cell (97 Whr). All three choices include ExpressCharge technology for fast battery charging, but unfortunately we have no info on battery life.

Thickness of this machine is 1.2″ without the touch layer on the screen and 1.3″ with it. The weight starts at five pounds.

Here are the specs of the Dell Latitude 15 5000 E5540 with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Dell
Screen Size	15.6-inch This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution	1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do. 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD.
Touchscreen	Finger multi-touch input (optional) The device optionally comes with touchscreen capability.
Other Display Specs
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-4300U 4th Gen dual-core 1.9-2.9GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 38) Intel Core i7-4600U 4th Gen dual-core 2.1-3.3GHz 4MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 42) Intel Core i5-4200U 4th Gen dual-core 1.6-2.6GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 34) Intel Core i3-4010U 4th Gen dual-core 1.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 25)
Graphics (GPU)	Nvidia GeForce GT 720M 2GB Dedicated Video Card Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics
System Memory (RAM) Size	4GB RAM 4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended. 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users.
Data Storage	128GB SSD 128GB is a relatively small storage space. However, it is usable if you don't store a lot of large files like movies and don't install a lot of programs. 256GB SSD 256GB is a decent capacity. If you tend to download and store a lot of large files like movies and install many programs, 512GB or more is a better choice. 500GB HDD This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. 750GB HDD This is an excellent capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. 1000GB (1TB) HDD 1TB is an excellent storage capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive	DVD writer
Keyboard & Input	Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. Non-backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard, but it has no keyboard backlight. Touchpad with separate physical click buttons The touchpad features physical left and right click buttons, as opposed to click buttons integrated into the touchpad surface. Pointing stick with accompanying click buttons In the middle of the keyboard there's a pointing stick as an alternative to touchpad-based pointer navigation. The pointing stick is accompanied by left and right click buttons located between the keyboard and touchpad areas. Touchscreen
Speakers & Audio	Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.
Camera	Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Wi-Fi Wireless	802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE)	No
Bluetooth	Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices.
Ethernet Network Port	Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
USB Ports	2 x USB 3.0 + 2 x USB 2.0 A total of four full-size Type A USB ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x HDMI + 1 x VGA HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. VGA is an old analog type of video connectivity used on older computers, monitors, TVs, and projectors.
Media Card Reader	SD card reader The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Other Features	Fingerprint reader This laptop has a built-in fingerprint reader. It improves security and enables easier system log-ins, without password typing. Docking connector Intel vPro Intel vPro is a system management technology used for remote computer management, improved security, and other business-centric tasks. On laptops with newer Intel Core processors, the full Intel vPro feature set is called vPro Enterprise, as opposed to basic vPro Essentials. SmartCard reader
Battery	4-cell 40 WHr, 6-cell 65 WHr, or 9-cell (97 Whr); fast charging
Weight	5 pounds
Height	1.2" 1.3"
Width	14.9"
Depth	9.9"
Windows Version	Windows 8.1 Pro Windows 8.1 Pro is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Check Windows.com for more info. Windows 7 Pro Windows 7 Pro is eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty	1-year A typical laptop warranty.