Dell’s New Latitude Laptop/2-IN-1 FAMILY Focused On Enterprise Users

Dell’s new Latitude portfolio offers its thinnest, lightest business-class notebooks and 2-in-1s yet with an expanded selection of commercial devices that combine security, manageability and reliability features business customers demand with Dell’s InfinityEdge display and premium materials. Adapted from the company’s line of XPS consumer devices to satisfy the needs of mobile business professionals.

“For more than 20 years, Latitude products have been a leading choice among commercial customers worldwide for their unmatched security, manageability, reliability and support features,” says Kirk Schell, Dell vice president and general manager, commercial client solutions. “With the new Latitude line, we are delivering commercial devices employees will desire for being thinner, lighter and more capable than many of the most popular consumer products without compromising on the security and manageability requirements of IT.”

In addition, Dell’s commercial customers indicate they plan to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro sooner than they did with previous Windows operating system updates. Dell says Windows 10 offers the familiarity of Windows 7 with the touch-friendly features of Windows 8.1, so new devices such as 2-in-1s will provide a better user experience.

“Additionally, Intel and Dell engineers have developed a deep partnership to create a system that includes the latest Intel vPro processors to usher in premium platforms that they predict will change the way businesses operate regarding collaboration, security and productivity. Combining these advances with Dell’s innovative small, portable commercial product designs, there has never been a better time to upgrade,” Mr. Schel l adds.

Latitude 13 7000, Latitude 12 7000, Latitude 11 5000: Beautiful Design And Features That Impress

The Latitude portfolio was founded upon business-class security, manageability and reliability, and Dell says the entire Latitude 3000, 5000 and 7000 Series has been completely refreshed with thin and light designs, excellent efficiency and powerful processing options. Dell has enhanced its commercial lineup by taking design cues from its XPS line, so commercial customers can enjoy the same sleek form factor and select materials that deliver light weight and rigidity throughout the lineup. With an emphasis on creating attractive products that people will be proud to carry, the addition of the Latitude 13 7000 Series Ultrabook, Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1, and Latitude 11 5000 Series 2-in-1 build off of key pillars that IT demands while offering the high performance needed in fast-paced and demanding work environments.

The Dell Latitude 13 7000 Series Ultrabook is claimed to be the world’s smallest 13-inch business-class Ultrabook. Built using layers of unidirectional 40 ton carbon fiber, the same materials used in applications like spacecraft and aerospace, the Latitude 13 can endure the rigors of heavy business-use while maintaining an attractive allure (a machined aluminum option is available as well). The world’s only business-class Ultrabook with InfinityEdge display, the ultra-thin bezel around the screen creates a better viewing experience for presentations, documents and videos.

In addition, the Latitude 13 contains the nascent industry-standard USB Type-C, allowing one cable for docking, power, video, audio and data. It also includes Thunderbolt 3 for 8x faster data transfer than USB 3.0 allowing end users to power two 4K displays simultaneously. An ideal device for on-the-go employees, the laptop offers extended battery life and offers advanced security features including a smartcard reader, fingerprint reader, RFID reader, and security and encryption software.

Built for the mobile elite professional, the Dell Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1 is one of the lightest 12.5-inch 2-in-1s available and provides a best of both worlds solution for users who want the full functionality of a laptop, in performance and design, easily converted into a tablet. The design is free of cumbersome latches, locks or alignment pins, and instead uses magnets; easily transitioning from various use modes for maximum flexibility and productivity.

The Latitude 12 offers a world-class ecosystem, including two keyboard options tailored for the professional’s work style. The Dell Latitude 12 Slim Keyboard is full-sized, lightweight, well-spaced with backlit chiclet keys for effortless typing, and offers a full range of viewing angles. In addition, the Dell Latitude 12 Premium Keyboard single-handedly connects to the tablet, and features backlit keys and mouse cursor control with a high precision, gesture touchpad. With a slim 8mm screen, hardened Corning Gorilla Glass NBT and magnesium unibody build, and the only business 2-in-1 with a 4K UltraSharp UHD touch display, the Latitude 12 is a mobile device for demanding mobile professionals.

The Dell Latitude 11 5000 Series 2-in-1 is a thin and light 10.8-inch business-class 2-in-1 available with what Dell claimsare the world’s best security and manageability features. Designed with beautiful, premium materials including lightweight magnesium and hardened glass, the Latitude 11 is a productivity tool engineered to please business professionals’ taste.

Starting at just 1.56 pounds, the 2-in-1 is a simple, portable device that provides a seamless transition between tablet and laptop modes with strong pen accuracy for capturing hand-written inputs via the optional stylus. It offers IT and business professionals robust security and manageability capabilities, including comprehensive encryption, advanced authentication, cutting-edge malware prevention, and automated and streamlined system deployment, monitoring and updating.

Dell’s award winning1 support service, ProSupport Plus for PCs and Tablets is available with the new Latitude line. Backed by Dell’s innovative SupportAssist technology, ProSupport Plus for PCs and Tablets is the only complete support service combining 24×7 priority access to expert support, accidental damage repair, and proactive, predictive monitoring for automatic issue prevention and resolution.2

With the solution customers spend up to 84 percent less time on technical support calls and take up to 58 percent fewer steps to resolve common hardware issues than key competitors.3 In addition, customers with 1,000 or more ProSupport Plus systems receive a dedicated Technical Account Manager who serves as a single point of accountability and provides monthly reporting.

The Latitude 11 5000 Series 2-in-1 (5175) starts at $749.

The Latitude 12 7000 Series 2-in-1 (7275) starts at $1,049.

The Latitude 13 7000 Series Laptop (7370) starts at $1,299.

For more information, visit:
http://www.dell.com

Notes:

1 According to 2015 TSIA Star Awards win.

2 Based on a Dell analysis dated Oct. 2014. All ProSupport Plus features not available on all products. For more information see: http://www.dell.com/prosupportplus.

3 Based on Nov 2014 Principled Technologies Test Report commissioned by Dell. Actual results will vary. Full report can be found at http://facts.pt/14dh1gl.