Tag archive: Latitude

Computer maker Dell has always targeted the education market with its desktop and notebook models—what computer maker doesn't want to have its wares carted around in backpacks and populating university and high school labs? But now the company is targeting a much younger segment of students with its new Latitude 2100 netbook Dell's new Latitude 2100 is the company's first netbook aimed at younger students, and… Read More

Having introduced the very first multi-touch capable tablet with the Latitude XT and followed it up with the more consumer-friendly TouchSmart tx2, Dell has gone back to update the original for business users. The Latitude XT2 brings better performance, a thinner profile, and longer battery life to the convertible tablet, as well as a slightly lower price tag. This time around, it boasts Intel Core 2 Duo processors, up to 5GB or RAM,… Read More

Internet giant Google is getting into the location-sharing game with Latitude, a new service that enables users to share location information from their phones and/or a computer with friends and family, so they can see a user's approximate location in real time—all, of course, displayed using Google Maps. Latitude is implemented as a feature of Google Maps on mobile devices, and as an iGoogle gadget users can run on their… Read More

Computer maker Dell has taken the wraps off new notebooks, including the new Latitude E-series (which includes models ranging from ultra-portable to ruggedized notebooks, along with the Precision M4400 and M2400 mobile workstation notebooks. The new Latitude E-series includes the ultra-portable Latitude E4200 will sport a 12.1-inch screen and weigh just 2.2 pounds, which Dell claims makes the E4200 the lightest notebook Dell has ever… Read More

Computer maker Dell has decided to enter the ruggedized notebook business with its new Latitude XFR D630 notebook, a new system intended for government, enterprise, and other commercial customers who need tough systems for use in harsh environments and field work. The XFR D630 meets MIL-STD 810F (PDF) for operation in extreme conditions, and shares components with Dell's existing Latitude line for easier integration into existing IT… Read More

Hot on the heels of Toshiba’s ninth-generation tablet PC, the M700, Dell has announced its very first entry into the tablet market. Rather than slipping out a budget model to test the waters, Dell will attempt to lead the market with its high-end Latitude XT, which delivers a slim profile, low weight, and new touch screen technology. The Latitude XT's main claim to fame is its capacitive touch screen, the same technology used… Read More

Computer maker Dell is putting its foot in the solid-state drive arena, announcing the immediate availability of 32 GB SanDisk solid-state drives as an option in its Latitude D420 ultraportable notebook, as well as its Latitude D620 ATG semi-rugged notebook. "A solid state drive is an excellent storage technology for our mobile users," said Kevin Kettler, Dell's CTO, in a statement. "We are committed to leading the… Read More

Computer maker Dell has introduced the Latitude D420, a new ultraportable laptop which weighs just over three pounds (at least, before you add on additional gear) and offers up to seven hours of battery life. “The Latitude D420 combines the sleek travel-friendly form factor of the Latitude X1 with the compatibility benefits and durability of the Latitude D410, and initial customer response has been extremely enthusiastic,” said… Read More

Dell Computer today announced its Latitude D620 and D820 notebook computers which feature slimmer and lighter designs than their predecessors, Intel Core Duo processors, and optional wireless broadband capabilities using either Verizon Wireless or Cingular Wireless in the United States, or Vodafone in Europe. “As mobile computing has become mission critical for businesses of any size, Dell found that customers care about durability,… Read More

The Latitude X1 is designed and built for the rigors of life on the road. The LCD back is reinforced to counter the pressure of an overstuffed bag placed under seat or in an overhead bin. The keyboard is sealed to protect against spills. The 12.1-inch, wide-aspect display has shorter height than traditional screens and fits easily in tight spaces, including tray tables pinched by fully reclined seats. For the lightest travel weight… Read More

From the press release: The additions are highlighted by the Latitude D410, an ultraportable system that weighs under 4 pounds(b) and can deliver nearly all-day computing on a single battery charge when configured with an optional extended-life battery. Also available today are the thin and light Latitude D610 and the high-performance Latitude D810. New technology and enhancements found across all three systems include: — New Intel… Read More

From Dell's press release: Available immediately, the Latitude D800, Inspiron 8600, and Dell Precision M60 mobile workstation can be configured with the fastest version of the new processor, the Intel Pentium M 755, featuring a 2.0GHz processor, 2MB Level 2 cache and 400MHz front side bus. A broad range of other Dell notebooks, including the Latitude D600, D505 and the Inspiron 600m, can be configured with a variety of the new… Read More

Starting at $899, the Latitude 100L easily handles essential computing tasks like word processing, e-mail and Internet access, and is ideal for customers who value the flexibility and productivity that comes with mobile computing. Weighing slightly more than seven pounds, the 100L can be custom configured with Intel Celeron or Mobile Pentium 4 processors, 14.1- or 15-inch displays, 20GB to 60GB hard drives and a variety of fixed… Read More