With Intel® Adaptix™ Technology, prioritize your most important apps, so they open faster and perform better. In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering. As we said, the Latitude 15 3520 boasts a simplistic design. It is entirely made out of plastic, which is matte and grippy on the top, base, and bottom covers, while the sides are glossy. Structurally, the laptop is not very strong. Unfortunately, there is some flex pretty much everywhere. Interestingly, the lid is tougher than the base in this aspect. It is also rather thin at 18.06mm and weighs 1.79 kg. All other products will be delivered via the fastest available method (excluding bank holidays and weekends) and generally within 3-5 days, depending on customer location. The maximum measured brightness is 348 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen and 321 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of 11%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 6610K (average) – almost matching the 6500K optimum for sRGB.

Before I joined the tech-journalism ranks, I wrote on topics as diverse as Borneo's rain forests, Middle Eastern airlines, and Big Data's role in presidential elections. A graduate of Middlebury College, I also have a master's degree in journalism and French Studies from New York University. SupportAssist, previously called My Dell, provides system updates, detects issues and sends you alerts based on your device, which makes solving and preventing problems easier than ever. This application gives you access to everything you need to take the guesswork out of maintaining PCs and tablets. For more information and installation instructions see the following link: Stunningly designed: The Latitude 3520 is smaller, thinner, and lighter, with a new darker finish, polished sidewalls and thin bezel. Ports for any purpose: Compatible with more monitors and accessories, with a full range of available ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C™ port and legacy ports like HDMI and RJ45. Interestingly, even when the Performance mode is applied from BIOS, the processor can’t seem to pass the 3.00 GHz mark under extreme load. Thankfully, it maintains a relatively high frequency after long periods of time. Comfort during full loadThe Dell Latitude 3520 has made it easy to maintain positive client and colleague relationships even while you cannot communicate in person. This is achieved by improving the online conferencing experience for both parties as you can be seen with enhanced clarity and heard with pristine audio quality. This is achieved via the HD RGB webcam, the High-Definition stereo speakers and the integrated microphone. IDC Whitepaper “Optimizing Performance with Frequent Server Replacements for Enterprises” commissioned by Dell Technologies and Intel, March 2021. Results are based on interviews with 18 IT practitioners and decision makers at midsize and large enterprises and a web survey of 707 IT practitioners and decision makers at midsize and larger enterprises using Dell Technologies server solutions across 7 industries. See full whitepaper: https://www.delltechnologies.com/resources/en-us/asset/white-papers/products/servers/server-infrastructure-resiliency-enterprise-whitepaper.pdf Upgraded keyboard: The larger edge-to-edge keyboard, keycaps and 10% larger touchpad make typing and navigation easier than ever. The section below provides links to articles that contain information about the different hardware on your system. They can help you to troubleshoot any problems that might be identified by the above diagnostics. There are also general "How to" articles that can help with tasks, for example like updating the BIOS or upgrading a hard drive. AC Adapter and Battery In terms of display options, it is a bit disappointing that Dell still offers a 768p TN panel as a default. It is strongly advisable that you stay away from it, and go for the IPS variant. We got the non-touch option, and it is a pretty budget-friendly offering, as you will see later on.

I've appeared on CBS News, in USA Today, and at many other outlets to offer analysis on breaking technology news. Intel SME Study Disclaimer: Based on a 2018 survey of small business owners in five countries. Details here intel.com.au/smestudyAnd although the texture of the touchpad isn’t the smoothest of them all, we definitely find it not bad. Mainly thanks to its big size. Hard drive retention: Hard drive retention is not available on models with a soldered hard drive, including XPS 9315 2in1, Chromebooks or Venue tablets, except the Venue 11 Pro. Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day. This section provides links to articles about diagnostics and the various error messages, beep codes and Diagnostic LED codes that can help to troubleshoot potential hardware and software issues on your system. Dell Latitude 15 3520’s IPS panel has a Full HD resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and a good contrast ratio. Unfortunately, it covers only 53% of the sRGB color gamut, and it uses relatively low-frequency PWM up to 89 nits. Thankfully, the more sensitive users can take advantage of our Health-Guard profile, which completely eliminates the issue.