Its vertical angles aren't great, but that's the case with almost every laptop on the Australian market. It's very bright and we found it to be adequate for video and photo viewing. The 14in screen has a matte (anti-glare) finish and a native resolution of 1600x900 pixels. We're fans of the unit's understated LED status lights - they won't be distracting while you use the notebook at night. We like the inclusion of dedicated shortcut volume buttons, which are located just to the right of the keyboard and there is a physical Wi-Fi switch on the right side of the chassis, too. This sometimes got in the way while typing. The touchpad and its buttons feel soft and the touchpad was responsive to most gestures (although three-finger flicking took a few goes before it was recognised) and there is also a TrackPoint-style device installed. The model we tested didn't have a backlit keyboard, nor a screen-mounted keyboard light, but there is an option for a backlit keyboard (an extra $37.40). Its keyboard has soft keys with good responsiveness and it's a pleasure to type on. Its palm rest feels soft and it isn't glossy, so it doesn't get slippery. It definitely feels sturdily built though and it's also quite comfortable to use. Dell also claims that there is a protective LCD seal, which forms when the lid is closed, but we're not so sure about that - a gap is clearly visible between the lid and chassis when the lid is closed. Furthermore, its keyboard is spill resistant. Its lid is made of anodised aluminium, while the chassis is made from magnesium alloy and the lid's latch is made from zinc alloy. It should withstand some accidental bumps and spills, but you won't want to mistreat it completely. The Latitude E6420 is designed to meet military standards when it comes to durability, but it's definitely not a fully rugged laptop.

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