Dell Latitude: First class business, without first class cost
Dell Latitude: First class business, without first class cost.
Even in a struggling economy, there are still deals to be made, executives to impress, and should the need arise… resumes to update.
With that in mind Dell has introduced the Latitude series for the busy working professional. For business needs, their basic model, the “Latitude –Mainstream” comes in at steal, selling for just under $800 at Dell.
However for those who need the versatility of a business laptop, yet the strength of a computer that can take the bumps and bruises of being on the road a lot, Dell also offers the “Latitude – Specialty” This model may cost considerably more ranging from $1,900 - $4,300, but considering what Dell offers, this really is the crown jewel of the Latitude series. Measuring in at just 14 inches, the “Latitude – Specialty” offers:
1. Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53Ghz
2. Memory: 1.0GB, DDR2-800 SDRAM, 1 DIMM
3. Storage: 64GB Solid State Drive
4. Weight: 8.5 Lbs
5. Power: 6-cell primary battery, 12 cell high-capacity rugged battery slice (optional)
6. 4 USB Ports, 1 eSATA expansion port
By today’s standards the specs may seem a bit sub-par, especially for the money, but what this
upper echelon of the Dell family lacks in power, it makes up ten-fold in protection of your
business needs. The E6400 XFR model described above is virtually indestructible, rated to sustain falls of up to four feet, can withstand excessive outdoor temperatures in the most
brutal of deserts, and is built for the most demanding of consumers including police, and
military; being able to withstand dust, and humidity extremes well beyond what the at home user
would ever expose their equipment to.
This computer is designed to protect all of the information that keeps your business running. Of
this next generation in rugged computers, Dell CEO and Chairman Michael Dell said of this line,
“Since 1995, we’ve shipped more business laptops worldwide than anyone… This, and our 5
million plus conversations a day with customers, gives us real insight into the needs of the digital
nomad. Today we’re translating that insight into breakthrough productivity, portability and
design. The new Latitudes are breathtaking.”
The Latitude is also instrumental, for contractors, engineers, construction crews, and anyone else
that needs a laptop that can take the abuse of the real business world.
Although the outside is tough the insides are quite appealing as well. Latitudes come standard
with Windows Vista, however for those that still prefer the functionality of Windows XP, most
Latitudes can have that installed for a small additional charge.
For those who don’t need all of the bells and whistles of an indestructible computer, the lower
end models also work great for busy professionals who simply need to take their work home with
them at the end of the day.
The Latitude is available now at Dell’s Web site, and at select online retailers.
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