DELL LATITUDE 3189

The Dell Latitude 3189 is also named “Education 2-in-1”. This means the convertible is made specifically with education in mind, but it is equally suited for the business sector. This device could be used in training rooms, for example. It is also very suitable for children, because of its robust build that can handle a lot.

Additionally, the Dell Latitude 3189 is equipped with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM as well as an SSD with a capacity of 128 GB. The multitouch screen merely has HD resolution, but it is well protected with Corning Gorilla glass.

The case is made of plastic and has thick rubberized edges that help absorb bumps. The rubber edge surrounds both the base unit and the display cover. This creates a nice design; the gray rubber areas set themselves off against the black case. The display lid is decorated with a tactile Dell logo. The shiny surface looks very nice, but it does not quite fit to the device’s intended use, as this surface will scratch easily. There is hardly anything to criticize in terms of stability. The base unit warps under very strong pressure only, which is accompanied by low noises.

Dell has equipped the Latitude 3189 with a sealed keyboard that keeps the device safe from liquids. But as our test unit is only on loan, we could not test this. Overall, we can say that the Dell Latitude 3189 is very stable and suited to the requirements of lockers and schoolbags.

CONNECTIVITY

Dell has given the Latitude 3189 only two USB 3.0 ports. Type-C port in the Dell Latitude 3189. There is a (full-sized) HDMI connector, so the convertible can also be used as a multimedia device.  Beside the usual ports, the Dell Latitude 3189 is also equipped with a card reader on the left side. However, this can read only MicroSD memory cards. If you want to connect traditional SD cards, you will not get around using a USB adaptor.

KEYBOARD

The Dell Latitude 3189 is equipped with a chiclet keyboard, which is sealed and protected from water. The keyboard sits in a slight depression on top of the base unit and the white print is nice and clear. The keys are large enough at 15 x 15 millimeters and the surface is slightly rough, similar to the entire surface of the base unit. They are firmly positioned, which avoids too much noise while typing. The keys have medium travel, but the pressure point could be a little firmer. That way, the user would have better feedback, which improves the writing experience. Nonetheless, the keyboard does a perfect job.

TOUCH PAD

The touchpad is 10 x 5.5 cm (~4 x 2.2 in) large and a little narrower than usual due to the lack of space – but that is easy to get used to. The smooth surface of the touchpad stands out from the rough surface of the base unit.   As it is, it rattles a little while navigating. It responds well to inputs and there are no problems at the sides or corners. The two clickable areas at the bottom third of the touchpad make a quiet clicking sound when pressed. The Click Pad responds well to gesture control, although the limited space needs a little getting used to.

SPEAKERS

The two speakers are positioned toward the front of the base unit, below the wrist rest. The sound is directed out of the case via the bottom of the base, which means the sound is muted when lying on a soft support. Because of how compact it is, you can hear mainly mid and high-range frequencies. The bass is swallowed almost completely.