Dell will release a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet later this year

By Molly McHugh February 8, 2011

Dell announced today that it will be introducing a 10-inch Windows 7 tablet specifically designed for the corporate world later this year. The company also plans to launch 10-inch Android OS tablets in the near future.

The Windows tablet is called the XT3 and is part tablet, part PC. It features a keyboard and swivel screen that can fold to convert into a tablet. Tablets have largely been unable to infiltrate business environments, and Dell is attempting to do just this with the XT3. “A lot of our customers are asking us for a tablet-type device that better integrates with their enterprise systems and security systems,” Steve Lalla, general manager of Dell’s business client group told Reuters this morning.

Dell’s theory seems to be that by introducing a tablet running business-friendly Windows 7 OS, it will finally break the unspoken rule that tablets are consumption devices only. But Windows 7 tablets have struggled and many analysts reason the OS as is simply isn’t suited for the platform. It will face stiff competition from RIM’s PlayBook tablet that’s set to debut this spring.

Full specs haven’t been release yet, but Dell did confirm the tablet will run the Intel Core second-gen CPU. The XT3 is part of Dell’s new Latitude E6000 rugged laptop series.

This isn’t Dell’s first go at tablets, it previously released the Streak 5 and Streak 7, which are respectively 5- and 7-inch Android-based tablets. But the manufacturer apparently feels ready to bridge the gap between work and play with the upcoming Windows 7 based tablets, which is expected to hit the market mid year.

Topics

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Before coming to Digital Trends, Molly worked as a freelance writer, occasional photographer, and general technical lackey…

Computing

Dell XPS 13 laptop just crashed to its cheapest-ever price

The Dell XPS 13, open on a table in front of a window.

If you like the idea of a thin and light laptop like the MacBook Air but don't want to enter the Apple ecosystem or spend a lot of money, then the Dell XPS lineup is right up your alley. In essence, the Dell XPS 13 is Dell's response to the MacBook Air, and while it can still be relatively expensive, this configuration has a great deal on it. You can grab it now at Dell for just $600, rather than the regular $800, making it one of the better Dell XPS deals we've seen this week.

Why you should buy the Dell XPS 13
The Dell XPS 13 is a surprisingly powerful little laptop for its size; with a mid-range 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1230U, it can handle many things. That means anything from day-to-day activities to productivity tasks and even potentially some editing work. Because of it's 0.55-inch thickness and 2.59-pound weight, you can easily put it in a bag and carry it around with you, making this a great option if you're constantly on the move and need a laptop for work or school. The 13.-6inch screen only runs FHD, but that's not an issue with a screen that small, and, more importantly, it can hit an impressive 500nits of peak brightness, meaning you can use the XPS 13 in any situation, including outside on a bright day, which is impressive.

Computing

Best gaming laptops in 2023: Razer, Lenovo, Asus, and more

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

Finding the best gaming laptop is no easy task. You want something as portable as it is powerful, all while balancing battery life, heat, and fan noise. A lot of gaming laptops get this balance wrong, but a select few rise above and get it right.

We have a new crop of gaming laptops thanks to next-gen CPU and GPU options from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel, but one sits above the rest. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 is the best gaming laptop you can buy right now thanks to its chart-topping performance, decent price, and fantastic build quality. But it's not the only great gaming laptop we've reviewed this year.

Computing

This weird sneaker PC is on sale for less than you might think

The Cooler Master CMODX Sneaker X PC against a red background.

If you’re feeling like your PC is a little boring, you’re in luck, as Cooler Master’s experimental brand CMODX has started selling its utterly weird Sneaker X shoe-shaped computer to all and sundry. The price? A hefty $3,499.

For that, you get an Intel Core i7-13700K CPU, an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU, 32GB of memory, 2TB of storage, and a liquid cooling system. It’s all wrapped up in a bright, garish case shaped like a chunky sneaker, of all things.