Dell Latitude XT2 XFR: World’s First Rugged Multi-Touch Tablet

Dell LatitudeXT2 XFR

Dell recently announced their new 12.1-inchLatitude XT2 XFR Tablet PC which is the world’s first rugged tablet with a multi-touch display. The system is designed for use in the field by the military, police, security, factory fulfillment, healthcare and delivery services where maximum-durability is crucial.

The XT2 XFR convertible tablet adds to Dell’s Rugged Mobility Solution range - which includes the ultra-tough Latitude E6400XFR we’ve been in awe of previously - featuring compression-sealed I/O doors, LCD and keyboard for resistance to moisture and dust at a high IP54 level of Ingress Protection.The "5"means that the machine is most probably protected against dust,and the "4" means it's also protected against water spray from all directions, with limited ingress permitted.

Featuring an impact-resistant, sunlight-viewable 12.1-inch diagonally wide 16:10 Aspect ratio with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution & capacitive multi-touch display or alternatively a resistive touchscreen with following features

• Scroll by placing two fingers onto the screen and then drag them left, right, up or down.

• Rotate by placing one finger and then moving another finger around it.

• Zoom by touching the screen with two fingers and then pinching them or moving them apart.

• Double-tap with two fingers can generate a user-defined command to the computer.

Unlike the the majority of pen input devices that uses Wacom digitizer,Dell chose N-trig DuoSence technology that provides both pen and capacitive touch. Why both? because there are applications where touch is the best input method, and other applications where the precision and cursor tracking of an active digitizer works best. The XT2 runs on an Intel Core 2 Duo ultra SU9600, a speedy and low voltage processor that's excellent for this type of machine with Intel GMA 4500 graphics, up to 5GB of DDR3 memory and your choice of 64GB/128GB SSD(Solid State Disk) and shock-mounted 5400rpm160GB HDD storage options. The Latitude XT2 also includes a fingerprint reader, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi a/g/n, mobile broadband options, 3 x USB ports (one shared with eSATA), Firewire, Gigabit Ethernet, a gesture enabled trackpad , a digitizer pen, point stick, stereo headphone jack and either 4 or 6-cell primary batteries or a mega 9-cell slice.Being able to withstand drops from up to 3 feet and temps from minus 10 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the XT2 can take a lot of abuse (video below). Surprisingly though, it’s also the thinnest 12.1-inch rugged convertible tablet around - measuring just 1.5 inches (38.1mm) thick and with a weight of only 5.4-pounds.

Shipping with Windows XP by default, (Pro and Ultimate versions of windows7 look like they’re on the way) the Latitude XT2 XFR rugged multi-touch tablet is available now direct from Dell starting at $3,599.

Its detailed Specifications is as

Specifications

Added/updated Added 10/2009 Processor Intel Core 2 Duo ULV SU9600 CPU Speed 1.6g GHz, 800MHz FSB, 3MB L2 cache Graphics Intel GMA 4500MHD OS Windows 7 or Windows Vista Standard/Max RAM 1-5MB DDR3 1066MHz Disk/drive 160GB 5400RPM SATA HD, shock-mounted and removable; optional 64 or 128GB SSD Optical drive External E-Module with 8X DVD, 24X CD-RW/DVD, or 8X DVD-RW Card slots 1 ExpressCard 54 (34 and 54mm support, 1 SD Card Display type Outdoor-readable DLV Display size/res 12.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) Digitizer/pens Dual system: N-Trig multi-touch finger/capacity touch screen and electromagnetic digitizer Keyboard/scale Full-size with dual pointing rubber domes and scroll wheel on display Housing Magnesium alloy Operating Temp -10 to 140 Fahrenheit Sealing IP54 Shock 3-foot drop Size (WxHxD) 12.1 x 9.4 x 1.5 Weight 5.4 pounds Power 4-cell 28 watt-hour Li-Ion or 6-cell 11.1V/3,780mAH 42 watt-hour Li-Ion; optional 45 watt-hour battery slice Interface IEEE1394 FireWire, 2 USB 2.0, USB 2.0/eSATA, VGA, RJ-45 (gigabit), Audio; optional Fingerprint Biometrics Reader Wireless 802.11a/g/n via Dell (Dell Wireless 1397 or 1510) or Intel (WiFi Link 5100 or 5300) modules, Bluetooth, broadband (AT&T HSPA with GPS or Gobi with AT&T, Sprint or Verizon); optional Smart Card List price Estimated street price US$3,599

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