Dell has updated its Latitude Rugged laptop product portfolio and introduced two new models-Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme. The latest Dell Latitude Rugged models are equipped with 11th generation Intel Core processors and can run Windows 11 directly. Dell has provided optional 5G support on Latitude 5430 Rugged and Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme. Allegedly, these laptops also have up to 25 hours of battery life, as well as fast charging support and dual hot-swappable batteries. Dell’s latest Latitude Rugged model will compete with durable laptops from companies such as Panasonic Toughbook and Getac. Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged, Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme availability The new Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme will accept orders in the global market starting December 9. Pricing details have not yet been announced. Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged, Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme specifications Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged and Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme both run on Windows 11, equipped with a daylight-readable display, with a brightness of up to 1,400 nits, and support for glove touch. These laptops use the 11th generation Intel Core processor and the optional V Pro integrated platform. There is also TPM 2.0 Control Vault for advanced security. In terms of connectivity, the new machine has Wi-Fi 6E and optional 5G support. Dell provides dual hot-swappable batteries for Latitude 5430 Rugged and Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme, which can provide up to 25 hours of power on a single charge. You will also get Express Charge Boost, which is said to provide up to 35% of power in 20 minutes. In terms of differences, the Dell Latitude 5430 Rugged is equipped with a 14-inch screen, and the Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is equipped with a 13-inch display. Latitude 5430 Rugged is also equipped with an IP53-rated construction and claims to have passed a drop test of up to three feet. It comes with an optional discrete graphics card, and its weight starts at 1.97 kg. Dell compared the Latitude 5430 Rugged with the Panasonic Toughbook 55 and Getac S410, claiming that it is the lightest model in the 14-inch semi-rugged notebook series. On the other hand, the Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is equipped with a more rugged construction, is IP65 certified, and has undergone a drop test of up to 6 feet. It also includes an optional 1,400 nit display with gloved multi-touch capability. Based on internal comparisons with the Panasonic Toughbook CF31 and Getac B360, Dell claims that the Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is the smallest 13-inch fully rugged laptop that supports 5G.

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