Dell Latitude 14 7000 E7440 14″ Business Ultrabook (Customizable)

The Dell Latitude 14 7000 (E7440) is a 14-inch business-class laptop with thin and rugged design. It’s mostly made of aluminum, but also has soft-touch finishes and a powder-coated base.

When you open up the Latitude 14 7000 E7440, apparent are the IPS-based anti-glare 1366×768 or 1920×1080 pixel screen depending on configuration, a full size backlit keyboard with a pointing stick in the middle of it and a trackpad with mechanical click buttons. Touchscreen input is optional. Inside the sturdy MIL-STD-810G spec tested chassis in black color and with 0.8″ profile, the laptop packs the latest Intel Haswell processors. Either the Core i3-4010U or Core i5-4300U. The latter is somewhat faster, but both are quite sufficient for almost every business-use scenario. They are accompanied by 4GB or 8GB of system memory, depending on customers choice. For data storage, there are a 500GB traditional hard disk or a 256GB solid state drive. A DVD drive has been omitted.

The E7440 offers a plenty of ports, slots, and networking features to suite all business needs. There are Wi-Fi in either 802.11n or newer 802.11ac variant, Gigabit LAN, optional 4G LTE mobile connector, Bluetooth, three USBs at fast 3.0 speed, HDMI and mini Display Port video outputs, optional SmartCard reader, media card reader, a docking connector.

Also worth mentioning are stereo speakers, 720p webcam, and a fingerprint reader.

If the price of the 14 7000 is to high for you, you can check out Dell’s Latitude E5440 with the same screen size and keyboard, but thicker design.

Specifications of the Dell Latitude 14 7000 (E7440)

Here are the specs of the Dell Latitude 14 7000 (E7440) with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand	Dell
Screen Size	14-inch The 14" laptop screens are a compromise between portability of 13.3" or smaller laptop displays and comfort of the popular 15.6-inchers.
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	IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens.
Processor (CPU)	Intel Core i5-4300U 4th Gen dual-core 1.9-2.9GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 38) Intel Core i3-4010U 4th Gen dual-core 1.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 25)
Graphics (GPU)	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	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.
DVD Optical Drive	None
Keyboard & Input	Backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys for easier typing in the dark. There's no separate numeric pad you can typically find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. 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 click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. 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	802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. 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)	Yes (Optional)
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	3 x USB 3.0 Three full-size USB Type A ports.
Video Output Ports	1 x mini DisplayPort DisplayPort is a digital video output port. It is not as widely used as HDMI. The laptop has a compact "mini" version of DisplayPort on its side. 1 x VGA VGA is an old analog type video port found 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 Free Copy of Microsoft (Office) Home & Student 2013 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	3-cell (34Whr) or 4-cell (45Whr) Lithium Ion with ExpressCharge
Weight	3.7 pounds
Height	0.8"
Width	13.2"
Depth	9.1"
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.