Dell 2nd Gen Latitude E6400 XFR Fully Rugged Laptop Sports Ballistic Armor Protection System

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Dell have introduced the second generation version of their Latitude E6400 XFR fully rugged laptop which boasts a ‘Ballistic Armor Protection System’ casing fabricated from a material exclusive to Dell, and named merely as ‘PR481′, which is purportedly used in military applications and which offers twice the impact strength of magnesium alloy, 25% higher drop specification and enhanced structural stability at extreme temperatures.

Offering MIL-STD 810F level resistance to heat, vibration and dust, the 2^nd Gen Dell Latitude E6400 XFR, which is 15% slimmer and 5% lighter than the 1^st Gen XFR, comes with a 14.1″ WXGVA (1280 x 800 resolution) sunlight readable display, Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (up to 2.2GHz T7500), up to 4GB DDR SDRAM (thermally enhanced), a shock mounted 1.8″ 80GB HDD or optional SSD (up to 64GB), Intel X3100 graphics, 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (including Draft-N), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR and a veritable host of modular options.

Dell 2^nd Gen Latitude E6400 XFR Key Features:

Rugged and Ready

Master the elements with Dell’s first fully ruggedized notebook, the Latitude XFR D630. Designed for reliable performance in the harshest environments, it meets the strict military standard, MIL-STD 810F, for extreme temperatures, shock/drop, moisture, altitude and more.

• Solid die cast magnesium alloy chassis
• Optional integrated touch screen
• Solid State Hard Drives (SSHD)
• Shock isolated protection for hard drives and LCD display
• Sealed keyboard capable of withstanding the elements

Uncompromising Performance

Unlike some ruggedized notebooks, the Dell Latitude XFR D630 does not sacrifice performance. The XFR’s patent-pending thermal management system enables the latest high performance Intel Core 2 Duo processors; capable of running the most demanding applications.

Innovative Design

Harsh environments require innovative solutions. The Latitude XFR D630 is engineered for the most demanding environments. Usability options include:

• Super-bright 500nit LCD DirectVue anti-glare display
• Optional resistive touch screen
• Next-generation Draft-n Wi-Fi and mobile broadband
• Integrated GPS capability (with mobile broadband card)

Full Spectrum Security

The Latitude XFR D630 helps keep your mission critical data safe with multi-factor user authentication and data encryption options including:

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 chip
• Protected and sealed UPEK fingerprint reader
• Integrated Smart Card reader with PKI environment
• Wave EMBASSY Trust Suite Software

Whilst Dell are yet to offer specific pricing concerning the 2^nd Gen Latitude E6400 XFR fully rugged laptop at this stage, pricing is rumoured to start at around the $4,300 mark.