Dell announced the Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme, a modern, rugged Windows tablet built to meet the needs of workers who need something reliable and durable. The tablet is drop tested to survive up to four feet, and can withstand temperatures between -20°F and 145°F, so it can survive extreme weather conditions. It’s also IP65 rated for water and dust resistance, and you can even get it certified for use in hazardous locations if you need that kind of security. Dell describes it as “the lightest and most powerful all-durable 12-inch tablet on the market,” and it starts at 2.78 pounds.
The Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme comes with some big upgrades underneath, too. It’s been a few years since the last model in the series, and this new model comes with 12th generation Intel Core processors (coming from the 8th generation processors in the previous model). You can also configure the laptop with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.
In addition, the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme comes with dual, hot-swappable batteries. You can easily remove and replace one of the batteries while using the tablet, so you don’t have to turn it off because the battery is low. Dual batteries can also last up to 20 hours on a charge, so you don’t have to swap them out often.
The display is also undergoing a major upgrade, from a 16:9 aspect ratio to a taller 16:10 format, giving it the most screen surface area on a rugged 12-inch tablet, according to Dell. Plus, it’s a much brighter panel now, with 1,200 nits of brightness for great outdoor visibility, and you can even use it with gloves on. There’s also a 5MP front camera that supports Windows Hello, as well as an upgraded 11MP camera on the back, including a flash for use in dark environments.
Part of the appeal of this tablet is how configurable it is, too. It comes with a set of fixed ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB Type-A port, a headphone jack, a microSD card reader, and a nano SIM slot. But you also get two expansion ports with choices for USB Type-A or HDMI on the right side, and an RJ45 Ethernet, Mini-serial RS-232, or barcode scanner along the top edge. These expansions are replaceable, so you can have several and swap them out as needed. There is also an optional smart card reader.
As for wireless connectivity, of course, the tablet comes with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 support, as well as optional cellular connectivity. You can either get it with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X20 LTE modem or upgrade to a Snapdragon X55 modem for 5G support. The device is also ready for FirstNet to get priority access to emergency services.
Alongside the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme, Dell is launching a full line of accessories designed to work with it. There’s a detachable keyboard that’s designed to be as durable as a tablet, a rotating hand strap, a magnetic stand, and more so you can customize the experience to your own needs.
The Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme will be available by the end of the year, and pricing will be announced as the release date approaches.
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