Dell has announced the Latitude All-Terrain Grade (ATG) D620, its first semi-rugged notebook computer for customers who work in tough environments.
Dell has announced the Latitude All-Terrain Grade (ATG) D620, its first semi-rugged notebook computer for customers who work in tough environments.
The company said that the Latitude ATG D620 meets military standards for vibration, humidity, and altitude, and is designed to protect against accidental bumps, moisture, and other elements that customers encounter working in the field.
The new notebook features a shock-mounted hard drive, spill-resistant keyboard, port covers, and high durability paint, and is designed to withstand challenging conditions commonly associated with military environments, construction sites and first responders, such as police and emergency organizations.
According to Dell, in response to direct customer feedback, the Latitude ATG includes a 14.1-inch display with ambient light sensor (ALS), glass overlay, and anti-reflective coating. The LCD display is one and half times brighter than most mainstream corporate notebooks for better viewing in sunlight. Customers working in the military, emergency preparedness, construction, and even the Golf industry say seeing the display in full daylight is an important factor in their notebook computing experience.
Launching this notebook, Jeff Clarke, Senior Vice President, Dell Product Group, said, "The Latitude ATG is a prime example of Dell's commitment to customer-driven innovation. We have heard from customers loud and clear that a tougher, highly protective notebook with a screen that is easy to see outdoors is necessary in many lines of work. We are glad that we could meet that customer request with a product distinguished by industry-leading features."
The Latitude ATG 620 supports up to 4GB DDR2 SDRAM, has ATG task lights for keyboard lighting, shock mounted-hard drive and LCD, Intel Core 2 Duo processors, and is Microsoft Windows Vista Capable. It also comes with a three-year Next Business Day On-Site Service standard, and an optional CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service.
The Latitude ATG also provides hard drive image compatibility with the Latitude D620. It is compatible with all D-family wireless and security products as well as accessories like docks, port replicators, and power adapters. It is RoHS compliant, and is designed with the environment in mind - including a lead-free motherboard and chassis, and energy efficiency in multiple customer environments.
Meanwhile, the Latitude ATG, whose pricing starts at $2499 (Rs 1,10,450 approx), is now available in the US, and will be available elsewhere in the next couple weeks.