DELL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST RUGGED LAPTOPS- build tough and sturdy !

Dell has unveiled its first fully ruggedized laptop, the Latitude XFR D630.

Take a look ar its FEATURES :

Rugged and Ready Master the elements with Dell’s first fully ruggedized notebook, the Latitude XFR D630. Designed for reliable performance in the harshest environments, it meets the strict military standard, MIL-STD 810F, for extreme temperatures, shock/drop, moisture, altitude and more. Featuring: Solid die cast magnesium alloy chassis Optional integrated touch screen Solid State Hard Drives (SSHD) Shock isolated protection for hard drives and LCD display Sealed keyboard capable of withstanding the elemen

Uncompromising Performance Unlike some ruggedized notebooks, the Dell Latitude XFR D630 does not sacrifice performance. The XFR’s patent-pending thermal management system enables the latest high performance Intel Core 2 Duo processors; capable of running the most demanding applications.

Innovative Design Harsh environments require innovative solutions. The Latitude XFR D630 is engineered for the most demanding environments. Usability options include: Super-bright 500nit LCD DirectVue anti-glare display Optional resistive touch screen Next-generation Draft-n Wi-Fi and mobile broadband* Integrated GPS capability (with mobile broadband card)

Full Spectrum Security The Latitude XFR D630 helps keep your mission critical data safe with multi-factor user authentication and data encryption options including: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 chip Protected and sealed UPEK fingerprint reader Integrated Smart Card reader with PKI environment Wave® EMBASSY® Trust Suite Software

Low Total Cost of Ownership The Latitude XFR D630 maintains commonality with the rest of the Latitude D family making it easy to adopt, reducing IT complexity and simplifying image management. For IT departments this means: Single system images across mainstream and ruggedized Longer managed life-cycle planning

PREVIEW:

The rugged laptop, intended for government and commercial customers, is available in the U.S. and starts at $3,899(152061).

The Latitude XFR D630 meets MIL-STD 810F standards from the Department of Defense for products that operate in extreme temperatures, moisture and altitude. The system shares common images and components with Dell's current line of Latitude laptops to greatly simplify deployment and maintenance.

"The Latitude XFR D630 represents a tectonic shift towards simplicity in the ruggedized laptop space," said Brett McAnally, director, Dell Product Group. "We are taking a multi-dimensional approach that focuses on simplified deployment, service and durability without sacrificing performance. Major competitors focus their efforts on 'rugged' only."

The Latitude XFR D630 also features outdoor readable screen at 500 nits, integrated resistive touch technology to easily interface with the system, shock isolated mounting to help protect hard drive, LCD and core electronic elements, dual locking butterfly mechanisms for easy access to components and a sealed keyboard designed to withstand driving rain and dust.

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