Dell’s new tablet and notebook push the boundaries of computing

Dell is ushering in the next era of computing with a redesigned portfolio of business PCs designed to take advantage of advances in new operating systems.

Country Manager Dell Sri Lanka Shermal Jayatilaka, Country Business Manager Intel EM Sri Lanka Liaison Office Indika de Zoysa and General Manager Developing Markets Group Dell Asia Pacific and Japan Region Harjeet Singh presenting the devices - Pic by Sameera Wijesinghe

Built to best optimise Windows 8, Dell has crafted inspired designs that enable new user experiences and make touch computing available to more customers than ever before. Dell is making available for purchase the Latitude 10 tablet and Latitude 6430u Notebook.

The new offerings free customers from carrying multiple devices, helping them save time and be more productive. The gorgeous and durable designs offer unparalleled security and manageability, empowering users to keep pace in an always-connected world.

“The combination of new Dell hardware and Microsoft software will allow customers to create and consume content in new and exciting ways,” said Harjeet Rekhi, Dell’s General Manager for the South Asia Developing Markets Group. “We’re unveiling a comprehensive refresh of our commercial products to take advantage of Windows 8. These stylish new products include clean and intuitive touch experiences, the security and manageability required by IT departments, and features to allow anytime, anywhere access to data and applications.”

The 10-inch Latitude 10 tablet fits simply and securely into existing IT environments and offers rich multi-media features, accessory compatibility, and full compatibility with current Windows applications. Like all products in Dell’s commercial laptop line, the Latitude 10 plugs easily into existing management consoles, features a swappable battery and touts robust optional security features such as Dell Data Protection | Encryption for encryption from the hard drive to USB port.

For industries such as healthcare and government, the new tablet will feature an optional fingerprint and smart card reader for two-factor authentication; available in early 2013. The Latitude 10 also offers up to 18 hours of battery life and an optional productivity dock and active stylus. Ideal for work and great for home, the Latitude 10 will be available for purchase to all customers.

The Latitude 6430u, Dell’s first business Ultrabook, is the perfect balance between aesthetic and corporate needs with the combination of a thin, highly-mobile form factor with striking design and the security, manageability and durability companies require. The Latitude 6430u is a highly manageable notebook in addition to being the most durable, having undergone a broader set of United States’ Military’s MIL-STD 810G standard tests than any other system in its class.

The Latitude 6430u is the first to offer a wireless docking based on WiGig technology, which allows devices to communicate wirelessly at multi-gigabit speeds for data, video, and audio. With 10 hours of battery life on a single battery charge, the Latitude 6430u delivers all day battery life, crucial for road warriors and on-the-go executives.

“We, at Intel, are working closely with our OEM partners like Dell to develop thinner, lighter devices that offer better security and battery life for business users. The new Dell Ultrabook, powered by 3rd generation Intel Core processors, is equipped to deliver higher processing power, providing an improved user experience. The Dell Latitude 10 tablet running on Intel’s Atom Processor Z2760 delivers on-the-go compatibility and productivity in thin and light form factors that mobile professionals need. With their uncompromising performance, improved portability, security and battery life, these devices will be perfect for today’s on-the-go managers,” said Indika de Zoysa, Country Business Manager, Intel Sri Lanka.