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<blockquote data-quote="alextrela" data-source="post: 1058098184" data-attributes="member: 34998"><p><strong>Dell Latitude 5290+7390 2 in 1 2018 Edition</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review</strong></p><p><strong><a href="https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Latitude-7390-2-in-1-i7-8650U-FHD-Convertible-Review.289056.0.html" target="_blank">https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Latitude-7390-2-in-1-i7-8650U-FHD-Convertible-Review.289056.0.html</a> </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Pros</strong></p><p></p><p>+</p><p>sturdy, attractive build</p><p>+</p><p>very good input devices</p><p>+</p><p>fast general system performance</p><p>+</p><p>relatively easy maintenance</p><p>+</p><p>great port selection</p><p>+</p><p>small footprint</p><p>+</p><p>capable of dual-storage (2 x M.2 SSD)</p><p></p><p><strong>Cons</strong></p><p></p><p>-</p><p>Core i7 option provides few benefits apart from single-core performance</p><p>-</p><p>machine is rather top-heavy thanks to thicker display lid</p><p>-</p><p>display is highly reflective/glossy</p><p>-</p><p>mediocre screen color coverage and accuracy</p><p>-</p><p>somewhat heavy for its size</p><p>-</p><p>utility of convertible design in the typical business environment remains in question</p><p></p><p><strong>Verdict</strong></p><p></p><p>The Latitude 7390 2-in-1 is a well-built, sturdy, attractive machine with very good input devices and quick general system performance. It also features great connectivity options, easy maintenance, and a smaller-than-average footprint for its class. Particularly impressive is the option of dual-storage, made possible by the vacant WWAN slot, which can also accommodate an M.2/NVMe 2230 SSD. However, while CPU performance is still quite a bit faster than comparable machines from the previous generation, we see little justification for the Core i7 configuration we received as a review unit. Instead, unless single-threaded applications are the only items on the agenda, we’d recommend springing for a less expensive Core i5 configuration instead.</p><p></p><p>The Latitude 7390 2-in-1 is a well-built, sturdy, attractive machine with very good input devices and quick general system performance. However, it does have its share of drawbacks, and it certainly isn’t a small investment—so before diving in, we’d highly recommend surveying the landscape.</p><p></p><p>Elsewhere, the 7390 2-in-1 is also hobbled by a few other question marks. Only glossy touchscreens are available for configuration, and none of them is particularly impressive in the realm of color coverage—at least, not compared to category leaders such as the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. The NVMe SSD we received in our unit could hardly keep up with top-tier drives such as Samsung’s counterparts. The machine is fairly heavy for its size and, thanks to its thicker and comparably heavier display lid, it doesn’t feel quite as stable on the lap as we’d like. And lastly, there’s always the question of whether most people in business truly need the convertible functionality provided by these Yoga-style derivatives. Dell already has a perfectly capable, extremely well-balanced offering in the vanilla Latitude 7380 (and, though we’ve yet to review it, we’d presume also the 7390)—and it can be equipped with an anti-glare display, it’s lighter, and it feels more stable overall on a surface.</p><p></p><p>Other machines worth considering (apart from the conventional Latitude 7380/7390) are the excellent ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 and Asus Zenbook 13 UX331UA. At $2,109 (as configured), the Latitude 7390 2-in-1 certainly isn’t a small investment—so before diving in, we’d highly recommend surveying the landscape.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alextrela, post: 1058098184, member: 34998"] [b]Dell Latitude 5290+7390 2 in 1 2018 Edition[/b] [B]Dell Latitude 7390 2-in-1 (i7-8650U, FHD) Convertible Review [url]https://www.notebookcheck.net/Dell-Latitude-7390-2-in-1-i7-8650U-FHD-Convertible-Review.289056.0.html[/url] [/B] [B]Pros[/B] + sturdy, attractive build + very good input devices + fast general system performance + relatively easy maintenance + great port selection + small footprint + capable of dual-storage (2 x M.2 SSD) [B]Cons[/B] - Core i7 option provides few benefits apart from single-core performance - machine is rather top-heavy thanks to thicker display lid - display is highly reflective/glossy - mediocre screen color coverage and accuracy - somewhat heavy for its size - utility of convertible design in the typical business environment remains in question [B]Verdict[/B] The Latitude 7390 2-in-1 is a well-built, sturdy, attractive machine with very good input devices and quick general system performance. It also features great connectivity options, easy maintenance, and a smaller-than-average footprint for its class. Particularly impressive is the option of dual-storage, made possible by the vacant WWAN slot, which can also accommodate an M.2/NVMe 2230 SSD. However, while CPU performance is still quite a bit faster than comparable machines from the previous generation, we see little justification for the Core i7 configuration we received as a review unit. Instead, unless single-threaded applications are the only items on the agenda, we’d recommend springing for a less expensive Core i5 configuration instead. The Latitude 7390 2-in-1 is a well-built, sturdy, attractive machine with very good input devices and quick general system performance. However, it does have its share of drawbacks, and it certainly isn’t a small investment—so before diving in, we’d highly recommend surveying the landscape. Elsewhere, the 7390 2-in-1 is also hobbled by a few other question marks. Only glossy touchscreens are available for configuration, and none of them is particularly impressive in the realm of color coverage—at least, not compared to category leaders such as the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. The NVMe SSD we received in our unit could hardly keep up with top-tier drives such as Samsung’s counterparts. The machine is fairly heavy for its size and, thanks to its thicker and comparably heavier display lid, it doesn’t feel quite as stable on the lap as we’d like. And lastly, there’s always the question of whether most people in business truly need the convertible functionality provided by these Yoga-style derivatives. Dell already has a perfectly capable, extremely well-balanced offering in the vanilla Latitude 7380 (and, though we’ve yet to review it, we’d presume also the 7390)—and it can be equipped with an anti-glare display, it’s lighter, and it feels more stable overall on a surface. Other machines worth considering (apart from the conventional Latitude 7380/7390) are the excellent ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2018 and Asus Zenbook 13 UX331UA. At $2,109 (as configured), the Latitude 7390 2-in-1 certainly isn’t a small investment—so before diving in, we’d highly recommend surveying the landscape. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro [/QUOTE]
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