Dell Introduces New Rugged Tablet that Weighs Just 1.5 Pounds

 For those professionals who have a stricter work environment, they will generally look for rugged equipment to support their needs. This is where the role of rugged tablets comes in today's gadget market. Dell has just launched its latest rugged tablet, a 10-inch rugged tablet with the lightest Windows in the world.

Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet, Small, Lightweight, Durable

As the name implies, this rugged tablet is designed to be more resilient from extreme environments, offers high mobility with a 10-inch screen, and is relatively lightweight for rugged tablets. Its chassis weight of only about 2.2 pounds will provide users with comfortable use, mainly when carried to explore the work area.

The tablet already has MIL-STD-810 and IP65 military standards to be more resilient in extreme weather. Dell has tried dropping this tablet from a height of four feet to survive in the lowest temperature of -20 F to 145 F. This IP65 rating will maximize the tablet to stay dust and water.

Not only that, Dell also equips the tablet with the ControlVault TPM 2.0 security system, which is a hardware-based encryption device capable of protecting user data and privacy on this tablet. The tablet also has other Windows security systems, such as fingerprint sensors, camera covers, and card readers.

Dell's Rugged Tablet Specifications

In terms of specifications, the Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet comes with an Intel Core i7 Gen 12 processor with integrated Intel Xe graphics on i5 and i7 configurations, up to 32 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and up to 2 TB NVMe SSD. Supported connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, GPS, and a 5G Private Network to ensure the network remains secure.

The main screen has a 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution in a 16:10 ratio with a brightness level of up to 1000 nits to ensure the screen is still readable even in strong sunlight conditions. In addition, the net has also been optimized to remain touchable using gloves.

Pricing and Availability

Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet will be available globally starting at the end of 2023, with Dell's price yet to be officially disclosed.