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Dell Latitude E6420 ATG
Introduction
This is a compatibility guide to running Linux with the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG laptop. If you have the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG and are running Linux on it please consider editing this page or adding a comment below with your compatibility details. By contributing you will help other people running this laptop or trying to make a decision on whether to buy it or not.
This page is just for discussing using Linux on the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG. For a general discussion about this laptop you can visit the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG page on LapWik.
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Specifications
For full specifications see the Dell Latitude E6420 ATG specifications page.
| Name | Dell Latitude E6420 ATG |
| Processor | Intel® CoreTM i7 (2720QM, 2620M) Intel® CoreTM i5 (2540M, 2520M) |
| Screen | 14” (1366×768) Widescreen |
| RAM | Up to 8GB |
| HDD | up to 500GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD+-RW |
| Graphics | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 NVIDIA® NVSTM 4200M |
| Network | 10/100/1000 Ethernet Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 Intel® Centrino® Advanced -N + WiMAX 6250 Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Dell Wireless 1501 (802.11 b/g/n 1×1) Dell Wireless 1530 (802.11 a/g/n 2×2) |
Linux Compatibility
| Device | Compatibility | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Works | |
| Screen | Works | |
| HDD | Works | |
| Optical Drive | Works | |
| Graphics | Works | |
| Sound | Works | |
| Ethernet | Works | |
| Wireless | Works | |
| Bluetooth | Not Tested | |
| USB | Works | |
| Card Reader | Works | |
| ExpressCard Slot | Not Tested | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Not Tested | |
| Webcam | Not Tested |
Notes
Summary
The Dell Latitude E6420 ATG works very well with Linux.
Discussion
Works very well (running Mint 14)
Screen really bright - works outside in very bright conditions
Everything seems to work out the box under linux. All special keys work, WLAN enable/disable all working
Two things missing on my laptop - no webcam, no bluetooth.
Battery life is good - I have a 9 cell battery in the back. (Sticks out the back a bit) and another battery where the DVD could fit. (I rarely need CD/DVD these days). Give 10+ hours battery life.
Heavy - ~8KGs!
Best laptop I have used with Linux. Performance good.