Dell Latitude XT2 Tablet PC Multi-Touch Capable
Dell has announced the latest addition to their XT Tablet PC line up in a recent press release, the Latitude XT2 Tablet PC with multi-touch screen technology. Dell has integrated multi-touch screen technology in the XT2 to allow users to utilize the full scope of display by touching the screen with gestures such as tap or pinch for scrolling, panning, zoom, rotate and so on as opposed to a touch pad or mouse. If you don’t like the multi-touch option there is a side switch to deactivate the multi-touch functionality. The screen not only can be used via hand jestures but a stylus pen works as well.
This high performance Tablet PC comes with a 1.2 GHz SU9300 or 1.4 GHz SU9400 Montevina Core 2 Duo ULV, Intel 4500MHD integrated graphics, 1GB DDR3 RAM up to 5 GB, built in keyboard of course, touch-pad, scroll wheel, your choice of an 80 GB or 120 GB hard drive, or 64 GB or 128 GB solid state drive and 12.1-inch WXGA display. The operating system is Windows Vista Business with Service pack 1 and comes with a new improved antennae design for better wireless connectivity. The Latitude XT2 is now available starting at $2399 USD. We provided a few more pics and a nice video, and the press release enjoy.
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[via Gottabemobile.com]
Press Release
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Feb. 10, 2009 – Dell today announced the Latitude XT2 convertible tablet building on the industry’s first tablet PC with multi-touch screen capabilities designed to enhance security, increase performance and extend battery life. The system starts at $2,399 and is available today at www.dell.com/latitude.
Multi-touch capabilities on the Latitude XT2 allow users to use natural gestures like a pinch or tap for scrolling, panning, rotating and zooming that work with productivity applications they use every day. Dell’s integration of multi-touch screen technology allows customers to use the full real estate of the display, as opposed to just the touchpad.
“As part of our commitment to deliver the best mobility experience, Dell revolutionized the tablet space with the first multi-touch capable product that allows customers to use the entire screen,” said Brett McAnally, director, Dell Product Group. “Today, we’re extending that leadership with the Latitude XT2 to deliver more performance, security and manageability.”
Other features include:
* Up to 11 hours, 28 minutes of battery life1 with six cell battery and optional 6-cell battery slice
* Daylight Viewable display that has up to 100 percent more luminance than the HP EliteBook 2730p.
* Full-size keyboard, touchpad, point stick and battery-free pen give users input flexibility.
* Combines performance with high touch accuracy to allow touch interface with small icons without drops or hangs.
* Comprehensive services options with Dell ProSupport.2* Improved connectivity with new LCD-based wireless antenna design.
* Enhanced hinge design for improved panel stability.
* SATA drive support providing updated storage technology and enhanced performance.
* Comprehensive security features adding Dell ControlVault and ControlPoint Security Manager.
* DDR3 RAM allows better performance and up to 5GB RAM.3
* Manageability with integration of Intel vPro and DASH 1.0 compliance.
The HD space seems a bit small for the price tag, but it’s still a nice machine. I need something like that for taking my work on the road with me. Thanks for sharing!