The 2120 at first glance looks like something out of a toy catalog – it's thick, block-like, and blue. My first impression was, "There's no way Dell is serious with this design." But they are, and the kid-friendly design fits with the education market, so let's take a closer look.
The blue exterior is actually a rubber coating; it has an inlaid square pattern and feels soft yet durable. It extends to the underside of the machine as well, save for the battery. As a computer intended for business use, this might not have been the best color choice though. The 2120 is constructed out of high-strength ABS plastic. The matte black plastic has a slightly granular texture and is quite solid. Keeping in tradition with business notebooks, there is no glossy plastic used on the exterior.
The overall build quality is excellent. None of the plastics flex under pressure. The display resists twisting well yet could use more protection from the back; I was able to produce some ripples by pressing on the back. The display hinges are strong and do not allow the display to wobble back and forth.
Dell Latitude 2120 review unit has the following specifications:
* 10.1-inch display with anti-glare coating (1024x600 resolution)
* Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit
* Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor (2.0GHz, 512k cache, 533MHz FSB)
* Integrated Intel GMA 3150 graphics
* 2GB DDR2 RAM
* 250GB 5400RPM Western Digital hard drive (WD2500BEVT)
* Dell Wireless 1520 802.11n wireless LAN
* No internal Bluetooth
* No internal optical drive
* 6-cell extended battery (11.1V, 56Wh)
* 1-year limited warranty
* Weight: 3.1 lbs.
* Dimensions: 10.43 x 0.89-1.57 x 7.36 inches
* MSRP: $608 (starting price: $414)
