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Intel's fastest Pentium M processor makes a grand debut in the Dell Latitude D800. The desktop replacement's second-generation Pentium M (code-named Dothan) helped it clock the best performance scores we've seen among Pentium M laptops. The spoils continue with an expansive, 15.4-inch display; built-in 802.11b/g wireless; and a smart-card reader. All of these features and more make the Dell Latitude D800 a must for employees seeking top speed in a well-designed portable.

The Dell Latitude D800's 1.7-by-14.1-by-10.8-inch, 7.4-pound case outweighs the thin-and-light cases of Dothan competitors yet with this girth come many perks: such as a broad, 15.4-inch display; a familiar, desktoplike keyboard; and both a touchpad and a pointing stick. The system also offers almost every port possible, including FireWire, Gigabit Ethernet, S-Video out, four USB 2.0 ports, a parallel port, and even a serial port. The latter dinosaur represents a nod to Dell's long-standing corporate customers who may still use old peripherals based on serial port technology. Finally, the Dell Latitude D800 features a swappable internal bay for its included DVD/CD-RW drive and optional modules, such as DVD+R/+RW or a second battery. Each module works with all members of the Latitude D-series family, helping businesses buy fewer modules to share among employees.

A handful of additional Dell Latitude D800 features are worthy of note. The system sports the hottest wireless components du jour: 802.11b/g and optional Bluetooth. It also includes a smart-card reader, which accommodates secure cards containing your personal passwords and other info.