Dell, the world's second largest PC maker, has introduced a Windows 8-running 10-inch tablet that's designed for a business/enterprise environment. Features of the Latitude 10 that would stand out include a powerful Intel Atom processor, support for Microsoft productivity apps, swappable battery, up to 128GB of storage, and security options, plus a fingerprint and smart card readers for authentication. Possible drawbacks are the thick bezel, a low 1366 x 768 resolution display, lack of a stylus to improve navigation, and unavailability of a 3G or 4G cellular connectivity option. The business-class tablet will be available for sale with the Oct. 26 launch of Windows 8. Details on global pricing and dates will be announced later.
What Else You Need To Know
- Key specs of the Latitude 10 include Intel Atom SoC processor, 10.1-inch IPS 1366 x 768 LCD display covered in Gorilla Glass, 8-megapixel primary camera plus an HD front-facing shooter, 2GB of RAM, eMMC NAND storage, SD card slot, full-size USB 2.0 port, microUSB charging socket, mini-HDMI, and 60Wh battery.
- Luring business travelers, the Latitude 10 has a removable battery and allows hot swapping of the battery with a spare.
- Aside from the Latitude 10, Dell also unveiled the Latitude 6430u Ultrabook (14-inch notebook that's 33% slimmer and 16% lighter than Dell's current Latitude notebook) and a touch-enabled OptiPlex 9010 All-in-One desktop.
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Never before has the intersection between great design and data security and manageability been as important as employees increasingly ask for support for gorgeous products while IT needs to maintain corporate controls. Dell is providing the answer with these new Latitude and OptiPlex products designed to inspire workers and meet the needs of IT.- Sam Burd, Dell Inc.
The Latitude 10 packs up to a 60Wh battery, which isn't remarkable in and of itself, but the fact that it's removable is.- Michael Gorman, engadget
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