Dell Laptop HDs Get Extra Shock Protection

Dell adds an option for certain laptops to provide a hard drive which adds an extra layer of security against bumps.

Dell customers who are afraid of bumping their laptop’s hard drive too hard and damaging it might be interested to take note of the company’s new shock-resistant hard drive. Announced today, Dell is selling these specialized drives for $129.

The shock-resistant hard drive, Dell said, is available for the Latitude D610 notebook as well as the Precision M20 mobile workstation. It is 30GB and contains a special dampening material inside the drive enclosure which reportedly can provide up to a 145 percent in shock protection. This special material will supplement Dell’s existing protective technology.

“Dell welcomes the challenge of delivering product enhancements based on customer feedback and driving high-end technologies into the mainstream,” said Gretchen Miller, director, worldwide notebook product marketing. “Our current Latitude and Dell Precision mobile platforms, with the Tri-Metal chassis, reinforced LCD backs and sealed keyboards, continue the Dell tradition of excellent durability, and we look forward to improving on this quality standard.”