Dell Technologies announces new Latitude 7230 Rugged tablet

Dell Technologies has announced its redesigned tablet, the Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme. The tablet is built for professionals who work in the most extreme environments, delivering substantial field performance and productivity.

The 7230 Rugged Extreme is said to be the lightest 12–inch fully rugged tablet, designed for professionals in arduous roles that demand critical reliability.

It also has the reliability and security features required to help military and government officials, such as safely managing highly sensitive information.

At 1.27kg, the device is equipped with 12th Gen Intel Core up to i7 processors with integrated Iris Xe graphics.

The tablet’s 1200 nits of brightness and glove touch capability ensure viewability in direct sunlight and enables optimal screen interactivity on a 16:10 aspect ratio display.

Meanwhile, with 13 per cent more active screen area than the previous generation, it has the largest screen area.

Featuring wi-fi 6E, the 7230 Rugged Extreme also enables faster and more efficient data sharing.

The pre-installed Dell TPM 2.0 ControlVault also allows for new security features, including an Infrared Camera for Microsoft Windows Hello facial recognition, and optional features like a touch fingerprint reader, a removable SSD for sensitive data, and contacted or contactless smartcard reader.

There is also a range of new and enhanced accessories that are built to match the ruggedness of the tablet and support its use in a broad range of environments. Among these accessories are a new detachable keyboard, active pen to further enhance screen interactivity, rotating hand and shoulder strap built with durable and cleanable materials, magnetic mount that enables users to attach the tablet to any metallic wall or surface, and a rigid handle that supports ease of mobility that is also reversable according to preference and ergonomics.

The 7230 Rugged Extreme tablet is drop-tested and temperature-tested to withstand the most strenuous circumstances. Other features of the tablet include increased battery life, with up to 20 hours, and durability.

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