Dell Launches Its First Ruggedized Notebook.Latitude ATG ATG antithymocyte globulin. lymphocyte immune globulin (antithymocyte globulin equine, ATG, ATG equine, LIG) Atgam Pharmacologic class: Immunoglobulin Therapeutic class: Immunosuppressant D620 Meets Military Standards for Vibration, Humidity and Altitude; Great For Outdoors ROUND ROCK, Texas -- Dell (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DELL) today announced the Latitude[TM] ATG[TM] D620 (All-Terrain Grade), its first semi-rugged notebook computer A laptop computer that weighs in a range from five to seven pounds. The term originated when laptops were routinely more than 10 pounds, and those that became lighter were placed in a special "notebook" category. In practice, notebook computer and laptop computer are synonymous. for customers who work in tough environments. The Latitude ATG is now available in the U.S. and will be available in other Dell regions in the next couple weeks. The Latitude ATG meets military standards for vibration, humidity and altitude1 and is designed to protect against accidental bumps, moisture, and other elements that customers encounter working in the field. The new system features a shock-mounted hard drive, spill-resistant keyboard, port covers and high durability paint and is designed to withstand challenging conditions commonly associated with military environments, construction sites and first responders first responder First response personnel Emergency medicine A person employed in the public sector–EMT, fire fighter, police, volunteer EMS–whose duties include provision of immediate medical care in the event of an emergency; FRs have basic emergency , such as police and emergency organizations. Industry-Leading Display Brightness In response to direct customer feedback, the Latitude ATG includes a 14.1-inch display with ambient light sensor (ALS Als (äls), Ger. Alsen, island, 121 sq mi (313 sq km), Sønderjylland co., S Denmark, in the Lille Bælt, separated from the mainland by the narrow Alensund. ), glass overlay and anti-reflective coating Anti-reflective or antireflection (AR) coatings are a type of optical coating applied to the surface of lenses and other optical devices to reduce reflection. This improves the efficiency of the system since less light is lost. . The LCD display is 1u times brighter than most mainstream corporate notebooks for better viewing in sunlight. Customers working in the military, emergency preparedness, construction and even the golf industry say seeing the display in full daylight is an important factor in their notebook computing experience. "The Latitude ATG is a prime example of Dell's commitment to customer-driven innovation," said Jeff Clarke Jeff Clarke may refer to:
TaylorMade Golf, an existing Dell customer, has chosen the Latitude ATG to help custom-fit golfers with clubs using its exclusive motion analysis technology (MATT-i). With notebook computers, TaylorMade can analyze golf swings outdoors calculating the angle and speed they produce. TaylorMade evaluated notebooks from several manufacturers and chose the Latitude ATG because of its bright screen and rugged design. "It seemed as if Dell had TaylorMade specifically in mind when developing this product," said Ted Jaskowiak, R&D IT account manager at TaylorMade Golf. "The screen's brightness is exactly what we need to use in our outdoor facilities and the added rugged features will help us protect our equipment from everyday bumps and bruises." As a photographer with a Navy reserve unit in Iraq, F.T. Eyre used an older generation Dell Latitude Dell's Latitude laptop brand is specifically targeted at the business market which means that standardized parts are used throughout the line and are available for several years for support purposes, as opposed to the Dell Inspiron which is aimed at the consumer market and whose notebook to organize thousands of digital photos. He says with extremely sandy and hot conditions, his notebook constantly tested the limits. The new Latitude ATG is designed to withstand the extreme conditions Eyre and other military personnel face on a daily basis. "Given the fact that the older Latitude C610 performed better than any of the other notebooks on assignment, I can only imagine how well the new Dell Latitude ATG will perform in similar conditions," Eyre said. "I'm excited to use the Latitude ATG in my next assignment wherever it takes me." Product Features Priced from $24992, the Latitude ATG 620 features: * 500 NIT A measurement of luminance. One nit is equal to one candela per square meter (1cd/m2). Ten thousand nits are equal to one stilb. See candela. LCD with non-reflective coating * 14.1-inch WXGA (Wide XGA) A wide screen resolution of 1366x768 pixels. See PC display modes.  screen (1,280 X 800 resolution) * Supports up to 4GB3 DDR2 SDRAM See SDRAM. * ATG task lights for keyboard lighting * Shock mounted-hard drive and LCD * Intel[TM] Core 2 Duo See Core 2. processors * Microsoft[R] Windows[TM] Vista Capable4 * Three-year Next Business Day On-Site Service5 standard * CompleteCare[TM] Accidental Damage Service6 optional The Latitude ATG provides hard drive image compatibility with the Latitude D620. It is also compatible with all D-family wireless and security products as well as accessories like docks, port replicators, and power adapters. Latitude ATG is designed with the environment in mind including a lead-free7 motherboard and chassis. It is RoHS8 compliant and designed to be energy efficient in multiple customer environments. For more information on Latitude ATG visit www.dell.com/ATG . About Dell Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell sells more systems globally than any other computer company, placing it No. 25 on the Fortune 500. For more information, visit www.dell.com. To get Dell news direct, visit www.dell.com/RSS. Dell is a trademark of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. 1Meets Military Standards (MIL-STD MIL-STD Military Standard 810F) Based on independent third party testing, the Dell ATG 620 meets MIL-STD 810F standards for vibration (Method 514, Proc I, Cat. 20 & 24), humidity (Method 507.4), and Altitude (Method 500.4 Low Pressure, Proc. I; Operational up to 10,000 feet). For dust, the ATG D620 met MIL-STD 810F standards (Method 510.4, Proc. I) for all D-module options (2nd HDD (Hard Disk Drive) See hard disk and HDD caddy. HDD - hard disk drive , 2nd battery, Air Bay) except optical drives. 2Pricing, specifications, availability, and terms of offers may change without notice. Taxes, fees, shipping, handling and any applicable restocking charges are extra, and vary. Dell cannot be responsible for pricing or other errors, and reserves the right to cancel orders cancel order A customer order to a broker that cancels an earlier, unfilled order given by the customer. arising from such errors. 3The total amount of available memory will be less than 4GB. The amount less depends on the actual system configuration. 4Based on currently available information from Microsoft. Requirements subject to change. Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers. Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities. has not been tested on all user configurations, and may not be compatible with some hardware devices and other software. Dell systems must be configured with a minimum of 512MB system memory (RAM) for "Windows Vista Capable" designation. Systems which meet only minimum requirements for the "Windows Vista Capable" designation will not provide the full benefits of "Premium Ready," including the Aero interface. Some Dell systems may not meet the requirements for "Premium Ready," no matter the configuration. Aero and other premium benefits not available with Windows Vista Home Basic. Please visit www.windowsvista.com/getready for more information. 5Service may be provided by third-party. Technician will be dispatched if necessary following phone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service (networking) Terms Of Service - (TOS) The rules laid down by an on-line service provider such as AOL that members must obey or risk being "TOS-sed" (disconnected). contract. Service timing dependent upon time of day call placed to Dell. U.S. only. 6CompleteCare Accidental Damage Service excludes theft, loss, and damage due to fire, flood or other acts of nature or intentional damage. CompleteCare is not available in all states. Customer may be required to return unit to Dell. For complete details, visit www.dell.com/servicecontracts. 7Per the EU Directive (European Union Directive) A set of privacy requirements that took effect in 1998 and ordered European member nations to enact compliant legislation. It deals with the establishment of Data Protection Authorities, people's rights to personal information and enforcement. on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances, this system (chassis and factory installed components) or configuration contains less than 0.1% lead by weight. 8Meets the requirements of the EU Directive on the Restriction of the use of certain Hazardous Substances dated January 27, 2003. |
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