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 infrastructures. And, of course, it wouldn’t be Dell if they didn’t tout the machine as faster than the competition: the company claims the XFR D630 is 23 percent faster than the Panasonic CF-30 ToughBook, with up to four times better graphic performance.
