First look: Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme
The new Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme laptop is a light and compact fully rugged laptop that can handle six-foot drops. Starting at just 5.1 pounds, the 7330 is based on Intel "Ice Lake" 11th generation Core processors, and comes with fast PCIe NVMe storage and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The 13.3-inch 7330 comes with a very bright 1400 nits touch screen, IP65 sealing, and provides Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location intrinsic safety. [See description, analysis and specs of the Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme] -- Posted Monday, October 25, 2021 by chb

First look: Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged
The new Latitude 5430 Rugged semi-rugged laptop is an updated, slightly lighter and more compact version of the predecessor 5420. Starting at just 4.35 pounds, the 5430 is based on Intel "Ice Lake" 11th generation Core processors, and comes with fast PCIe NVMe storage and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The 14-inch 5430 can be ordered with a very bright 1100 nits touch screen, sealing is up to IP53, and the laptop can pack up to 107 watt-hours of battery capacity. [See description, analysis and specs of the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged] -- Posted Monday, October 25, 2021 by chb

New Dell Latitude Rugged: Extreme laptops for extreme jobs
Dell announced the Latitude 5430 Rugged and Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme laptops designed to withstand harsh environments while maintaining the highest levels of performance and connectivity. The Latitude 5430 Rugged laptop is 5G capable and ready for work from anywhere as the industry's lightest, most-powerful 14" semi-rugged laptop. The Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme laptop is 5G-capable and ready to take on the most extreme environments as the industry's smallest 13" fully-rugged laptop. For an introduction of the new rugged Dell laptops, read New Dell Latitude Rugged: Extreme Laptops for Extreme Jobs by Tom Tobul, VP and General Manager for the Performance PCs portfolio of products which includes the Dell Rugged product line at Dell Technologies. -- Posted Wednesday, October 13, 2021 by chb

Dell Latitude Rugged reports for hazard duty -- Introducing the Latitude 7220EX Rugged Extreme Tablet
No different to other industries, the Agriculture, Chemical, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas sectors are undergoing a digital transformation. There's a demand to train more skilled workers in these fields, along with a growing desire — and often regulatory need — to continuously modernize equipment so that engineers and field workers can operate safely and efficiently. Reliable, durable Dell Rugged devices are often a must have in these specialist roles. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in the Oil & Gas extraction industry continue to be one of the groups at the highest risk of injuries and fatalities on the job. Recognizing the importance of rugged devices in this equation, we are giving engineers around the world a new tool in their arsenal: the Latitude 7220EX Rugged Extreme Tablet with ATEX and IECEx certification for use in potentially explosive environments. [See Dell media release] -- Posted Thursday, December 19, 2019 by chb

New Dell Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme: most powerful 12" fully rugged tablet on the market
Dell today announced the Latitude 7220 Rugged Extreme tablet, built to meet the demands of workers in harsh environments; from the factory floor to ambulances, desert sandstorms to Arctic conditions. The lightest and most powerful rugged 12" tablet on the market today is designed to provide the mobility and connectivity to help field users stay productive; its durability offering peace of mind for those in some of the dirtiest, wettest, most challenging and most critical workplaces. Updated features include an enhanced 1000 NIT FHD glove-capable display with anti-glare coatings, access to FirstNet, more powerful processors and ancillary technology. [See Dell media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 29, 2019 by chb

Full review: Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme Tablet
The Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme Tablet is for those who a) want an exceptionally well designed and executed tablet for tough jobs, b) want a pure tablet, but one with a perfectly matched optional detachable keyboard, and c) prefer one-stop shopping with a world-leading provider of commercial PCs with large scale production experience and extensive support. In its second iteration, the 11.6-inch Dell rugged tablet sports higher Full HD resolution, lighter starting weight, and much higher performance thanks to a switch from Core M to "full" 6th, 7th, and 8th generation Intel Core processors as well as availability of super-fast PCIe NVMe-based solid state storage. [See full review of the Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme Tablet] -- Posted Monday, January 7, 2019 by chb

The Dell Latitude Rugged Race
Ever since 1995, the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race sees a fleet of identical yachts sail around the world in eight legs. This year, the third stage, officially known as the Dell Latitude Rugged Race, started on October 31 with a dozen teams, all having Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme laptops on board, sailing almost 5,000 nautical miles from Cape Town towards Fremantle, Australia. Teams are expected there the fourth week of November. "As we continue to watch the brave crews and skippers of the Clipper Race, reasons for choosing Dell Latitude Rugged surface as they face gruelling race conditions and environments unfriendly to normal PCs," says Shannon Mackay, vice president Dell Rugged, Client Product Group. [See ​Skippers thoughts ahead of Dell Latitude Rugged Race 3] -- Posted Monday, November 13, 2017 by chb

Dell releases updated rugged tablet: state-of-the-art, lighter, sharper, more secure, and much faster
Talk about timing. A mere couple of weeks after we published our long term review of Dell's original Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet, Dell released its successor, the Latitude Rugged Extreme Tablet. The new model is much more powerful than the original and yet can last considerably longer between charges thanks to higher capacity batteries. Its considerably sharper display will be well received, as will be the addition of a USB Type C port, and the noticeably lighter weight. The new kickstand makes the tablet an even better 2-in-1 solution. [See Dell press release and RuggedPCReview's description, analysis and specs of the Dell 7212 Rugged Extreme tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, August 29, 2017 by chb

Long term review: Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet
Dell has relatively quietly established itself as a major provider of rugged laptops, convertibles and tablets. RuggedPCReview has had the opportunity to have a Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet in the office and for everyday use on the desk, on the road, and in the field. The tough Dell tablet turned out to be a pleasant, competent and totally trouble-free companion and productivity tool. [See long-term test and review of the Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, August 15, 2017 by chb

Dell Rugged to face extreme test in Clipper Round the World yacht race
Clipper Round the World announced that Dell Rugged laptops and tablets will equip this year contestants in Clipper 2017-18 Round the World Yacht Race, one of the toughest endurance races through the most inhospitable corners of the globe. Dell’s Latitude Rugged devices will be fitted to each of the Clipper Race’s twelve 70-foot ocean racing yachts. Crew members will rely on the machines for navigation, communicating to home base, and recording their journey. A special feature is how the devices are specially equipped to handle the extreme heat, cold condensation, shock, and salt water erosion they will experience in their 11 month race. [See Clipper Round the World press release] -- Posted Friday, July 21, 2017 by chb

Updated: Dell Latitude 14 Rugged
Dell is known for quickly and nimbly making available the very latest technology to its customers around the globe. Dell Rugged, however, knows that consistency, continuity and compatibility is what matters most to their markets. So instead of frequently replacing their rugged and semi-rugged laptops and tablets with new ones, Dell Rugged quietly keeps their true and tested lineup up-to-date. No wonder their market share in the rugged space has been growing. [See updated description, analysis and specs of Dell's full-size Latitude 14 Rugged] -- Posted Saturday, July 8, 2017 by chb

A couple of days at Dell Rugged in Austin, Texas
Dell is best known as one of the world's top-three PC vendors, shipping tens of millions every year. What is less well known is that Dell also makes rugged laptops, convertibles and tablets, those being the Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme and Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme, the Latitude 14 Rugged, and the Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet. RuggedPCReview had the chance to visit Dell's testing grounds, Global Command Center, and the Dell Rugged labs. [See illustrated report on Dell Rugged] -- Posted Monday, September 26, 2016 by chb

Dell to include NEXT area fingerprint sensor in rugged notebooks and tablets
NEXT Biometrics announced that Dell has implemented NEXT fingerprint sensors in a range of their 2016 commercial and ruggedized market notebook and tablet products. Research shows that size is key to fingerprint sensor system performance, and NEXT's active thermal principle area fingerprint sensors are a cost-effective solution. -- Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2015 by chb

Review: Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme
The Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme is the follow-up to the Latitude E6420 XFR, which for several years had been one of the best fully rugged laptops available. We wondered what Dell had done for an encore, and how the new big Dell compared to its storied predecessor. After using a 14 Rugged Extreme for several months, we have a good idea, and our detailed review explains what the new full-size rugged Dell is all about and what it can do. [See review of the Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme] -- Posted Tuesday, September 8, 2015 by chb

HZO and Dell partner to protect the new Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet
HZO, Inc, which provides manufacturers and device makers with a nanotechnology solution that inoculate electronic components and devices from damage and failure caused by exposure to any kind of liquid, announced it has partnered with Dell to protect its new Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet. HZO says that the new rugged Dell tablet is one of the first devices with HZO Protection that is built to withstand long-term exposure to the harshest weather and industrial conditions. [See HZO media release] -- Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2015 by chb

Dell launches Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet
Dell announced the Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet to complement its line of rugged laptops and rugged convertible notebooks. The new tablet has a 11.6-inch capacitive multi-touch screen that can be operated with gloves, weighs 3.6 pounds, is IP65-sealed, and is available with ATEX and C1D2 certification for use in hazardous locations. Based on Intel's super-efficient Broadwell-M processors, the Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet has up to 12 hours battery life. Modular expansion can cover even unique interface requirements. Dell's new tablet starts at around US$1,600 and will be available by the end of July. [See description, analysis and specs of the Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2015 by chb

Full review: Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme
There are only a few fully rugged convertible laptops, and the Dell Latitude 12 RuggedExtreme is one of them. Equipped with a unique flip-hinge, the device can be turned from conventional laptop to tablet in a couple of seconds. The Dell convertible is based on ultra-low voltage Intel Haswell processors, has a bright 11.6-inch resistive multi-touch display that works with gloves and in the rain, and offers excellent outdoor view ability. There's ample onboard connectivity, and the machine is tough enough to be used just about anywhere. [See full review of the Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme] -- Posted Friday, March 6, 2015 by chb

Rugged devices aid data collection in oil fields
Great article by tech writer Brian T. Horowitz on Tech Page One on the use of ruggedized mobile laptops in oil fields, and how they can help data collection and in many other capacities. [See Rugged devices aid data collection in oil fields -- Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2014 by chb

Dell rugged notebooks in "Into the Storm" tornado movie
It's always good to see rugged mobile computing technology in movies, and Dell rugged convertible notebooks are repeatedly featured in the tornado disaster movie "Into the Storm" that just hit the theaters. Interestingly, though, the Dells shown are Latitude XT2 XFRs, which were discontinued several years ago, and not the new Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme convertible notebook, or the Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme. -- Posted Sunday, August 10, 2014 by chb

Dell launches Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme convertible notebook
Dell also introduced the Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme, a fully rugged convertible notebook computer with a 11.6-inch resistive multi-touch display, IP65 sealing and full MIL-STD-810G testing. The new rugged Dell convertible is also powered by Intel "Haswell" 4th generation i3, i5, and i7 Core processors, uses solid state disks, as well as 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and 4G LTE, and is even dock-compatible with the larger Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme. Replacing the former Latitude XT2 XFR, the Latitude 12 Rugged Extreme takes on the Getac V110 and the Panasonic CF19. [See RuggedPCReview's description, analysis and specs of the Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme 12] -- Posted Thursday, April 3, 2014 by chb

Dell introduces Haswell-powered Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme
Dell introduced the Dell Latitude 14 Rugged Extreme made of impact-resistant ultra-polymers and magnesium alloy, a fully rugged notebook computer with a wide-format 14-inch display, IP65 sealing and a full complement of MIL-STD-810G testing. The new rugged Dell replaces the outgoing Latitude E6420 XFR as the flagship in what Dell VP Kirk Schell said was "the beginning of a renewed and expanded commitment by Dell to the rugged space." Powered by Intel "Haswell" 4th generation i3, i5, and i7 Core processors, and using solid state disks, as well as 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, and 4G LTE, this is Dell's new and state-of-the-art entry into the fully rugged full-size notebook market. [See RuggedPCReview's description, analysis and specs of the Dell Latitude Rugged Extreme 14] -- Posted Thursday, April 3, 2014 by chb

Dell revolutionizes BYOD mobile worker productivity and security with per-app VPN access controls for any mobile app
Dell released an updated Secure Mobile Access solution that provides mobile employees with per-app VPN access to enterprise data and resources, while protecting the corporate network from security threats. By enabling IT to restrict VPN access only to a set of trusted mobile applications, Dell Secure Mobile Access solution allows managing and securing access to business applications and data, while coexisting with personal applications and respecting personal data privacy. [See Dell Secure Mobile Access solution] -- Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2014 by chb

Dell's new education Latitudes MIL-STD tested
Education needs rugged gear that can handle daily use and abuse, too. That's the message Dell emphasized (Kelli Hodges, Dell Global Marketing Manager, EUC Tablets in picture) at a March 4 press event in San Francisco that covered both rugged and educational computing. On the educational side, Dell, whose products are used in 400,000 classrooms, announced the Latitude 13 Education Series laptop to join the recently introduced Dell Chromebook 11 and Dell Venue tablets in the company's education lineup. The Latitude 13 Education Series is subject to military-standard testing, has rubberized LCD and base trim for drop protection, sealed keyboard and touchpad, scratch resistance with Corning Gorilla Glass on touch screens, and opens 180 degrees to reduce hinge stress. [See Dell press release] -- Posted Friday, March 7, 2014 by chb

Dell World 2013
Dell World 2013 will take place December 11-12, 2013 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. Dell World's goal is to provide insights into key industry trends, engage with industry visionaries, exchange ideas, and learn how Dell is evolving to deliver the solutions of tomorrow. Dell World also includes rugged-specific activities highlighting Dell's rugged XFR and ATG notebooks and solutions for tough environments. Keynote speakers include CEO Michael Dell and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. [See Dell World registration and agenda] -- Posted Tuesday, November 26, 2013 by chb

Review: Dell 6430 ATG semi-rugged notebook computer
The Dell Latitude 6430 ATG is a fortified and toughened-up semi-rugged version of Dell's consumer and enterprise line of Latitude E6430 computers. Equipped with an Intel 3rd generation Core i7 processor (a variety are available), an nVidia discrete graphics card, and speedy solid state storage, the ATG proved to be a superior performer with very good battery life. It's a sturdy, trust-inspiring and highly configurable machine with an outdoor-viewable 14-inch display. The Dell 6430 ATG is also reasonably priced, making it an attractive candidate not only for Dell shops, but anyone looking for a modern semi-rugged notebook computer. [See full review of the Dell 6430 ATG] -- Posted Monday, August 26, 2013 by chb

Why the JTG Daugherty NASCAR racing team chose rugged Dells
A few weeks ago Dell reported that the JTG Daugherty Racing NASCAR team was using Dell's rugged Latitude ATG and XFR laptops. RuggedPCReview.com had a chance to speak with representatives from Dell and JTG Daugherty Racing on how they had chosen Dell's rugged technology, and how it was being used in their NASCAR Sprint Cup operation. [Read Why the JTG Daugherty NASCAR racing team chose rugged Dells] -- Posted Monday, June 24, 2013 by chb