Dell Latitude Z

Authors

Peter Sefton - ptsefton @ Google's mail

Introduction

I (Peter Sefton) have Ubuntu 9.10 running on the Latitude Z the only problem is the trackpad which is only recognized as a generic mouse.

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Specifications

For full specifications see the Dell Latitude Z specifications page.

Name	Dell Latitude Z
Processor	Intel Core2 Duo Processor SU9600/SU9400 : 1.6 GHz - 1.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 3 MB On-Die L2 Cache
Screen	16” HD (1600×900)
Graphics	Intel GMA 4500MHD
RAM	Up to 4GB
HDD	64GB - 256GB SSD
Optical Drive	External Optical Drive
Network	10/100 Intel WiFi Link 5100 Intel WiFi Link 5300 Intel WiMax/WiFi Link 5150

Linux Compatibility

Device	Compatibility	Comments
Processor	OK
Screen	OK
HDD	OK
Optical Drive	Not Tested
Graphics	OK
Sound	OK
Ethernet	OK
Wireless	OK
Bluetooth	Not Tested
HSDPA Modem	Not Tested
USB	OK
Fingerprint Reader	Not Tested
Webcam	OK
Touchpad	Partly working	Recoginized as a generic mouse so it is impossible to turn off auto-click meaning if you brush it while typing the cursor jumps around. See this page for a not very good fix: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1429357
EdgeTouch	Not Tested
Keyboard Backlight	OK