One tough tablet
Dell is no stranger to rugged PC products, though its new Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet is the OEM's first truly tough slate for adventure seekers and emergency responders alike, along with anyone else who often frequents locales that would send wimpier tablets into hiding.
The Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet is designed for the "harshest conditions" and can withstand water spills, sand and dust, drops from over four feet high, and extreme temperatures, Dell says. However, it's rough and tough construction doesn't come at the expense of performance.
Fifth Generation Intel Core M processor options power the rugged tablet's 11.6-inch "Direct-View" HD display, which Dell says is outdoor readable. It also boasts glove-enabled multi-touch capabilities and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
You'll be able to configure a Latitude 12 with up to 8GB of LPDDR3-1600 RAM and up to 512GB of solid state drive storage. For connecting to the web, there's a built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi adapter as well as optional mobile broadband and dedicated GPS. Software options will include Windows 7 Professional (64/32-bit), Windows 8.1 Pro (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), and Windows 10 (64-bit).
On the security side, the Latitude 12 features Dell Data Protection, Intel vPro, and Intel TPM 1.2 technologies.
As for ports, it has a USB 3.0 port, micro serial port, micro HDMI, microSD card reader, and a stereo audio combo jack, all of which are protected by port covers and HZO liquid protection technology.
The tablet also features a durable pogo-pin docking interface to pair with an extensive line of products, including a desk dock, vehicle dock, and keyboard. And speaking of the latter, Dell offers an optional full-size keyboard cover with customizable RGB backlight and an IP-65 rating to protect against water and dust.
"Dell Rugged devices are critical to many industries including military, emergency response, public safety, industrial work, scientists and even adventurers. It’s important for Dell’s Latitude Rugged devices to provide superior computing power and the mobile capabilities they require to accomplish their jobs," said Drew Moore,executive director and general Manager, Rugged Mobility Products at Dell. "“Whether it’s a first responder to an emergency or an avid outdoorsman scaling an untouched summit for the first time, Dell’s Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet is built to deliver the performance they need, wherever they need it, without worrying about what their environment throws at them."
The Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet will be available direct from Dell by the end of the month. However, it won't be cheap -- Dell tells Maximum PC that pricing will start at $1,599.
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