The new Latitude D420 apart from being the lightest Latitude notebook till date is also compatible with legacy D-family docking options, power supplies and accessories. Dell has also thrown in a whole gamut of security features and broadband features. Users can also opt for the additional MediaBase which can be attached at the bottom with their choice of optical drive. Though it’s an ultra portable notebook, that doesn’t mean consumers will have difficulty adapting to the machine. The notebook includes a 12.1-inch wide-aspect display, full-sized keyboard and dual pointing capability. For connectivity one can opt for either Wi-Fi 802.11g or 802.11a/g and also go for the integrated mobile broadband connections from Cingular or Verizon Wireless (U.S. only).

The Latitude D420 not only is 802.11n-ready but also has an unique switch called Wi-Fi Catcher which basically can search for a Wi-Fi connection without turning or booting up the system. The system includes the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security technology and for enhanced security one can also opt for the biometric fingerprint reader. You can opt for either Intel® Core™ Solo processors Ultra Low Voltage or Dual Core Processors. While the former configuration is available now, for the Dual Coe Processor one has to wait till this summer. Some other features found on the notebook include here USB ports, an IEEE 1394 port and a Secure Digital (SD) card slot. Prices start from $1,379 and vary according to configurations.