Dell Upgraded Business PCs & Laptops With an Ivy Bridge Chip

Dell is revamping its business lineup with a complete refresh of the Latitude line of business laptops and the OptiPlex line of business desktops, outfitting the new models with the latest Intel processors, and upgrading designs and feature sets across mobile and desk-bound enterprise solutions.

Latitude Laptops

Dell's Latitude line of business laptops is getting a full makeover, complete with third-generation Intel Core processors, Intel's improved integrated graphics technology, an optional 128GB solid-state drive (SSD), and a wealth of durability features. Additions like Dell's StrikeZone shock absorber, a free-fall sensor, and rubber-cushioned hard drive isolation protects data when a laptop gets dropped or bumped. Battery life also gets a boost, with an optional 9-cell battery, a second external slice, plus an expansion bay battery. Dell promises up to 32.7 hours of battery life when fully laden.

An array of business-centered tools add convenience and security, like Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for enhanced security, Intel vPro system management, which includes Dell's own vPro extensions for remote BIOS management and remote hard drive wiping, and encryption software with FIPS 140-2 Level 3 security certification for security and data protection. The Latitude line is also getting USB 3.0 on all models, Bluetooth 4.0, and optional 4G mobile broadband.

The Latitude E6430s offers mobile productivity, with a 14-inch display packed into a trim 13-inch chassis. Available with 3- and 6-cell batteries, the Latitude E6430s also features ExpressCharge, which lets you charge the battery to 80 percent capacity in an hour. Optional features include a backlit keyboard and HD webcam.

The Latitude E6230, E6330, E6430, and E6530 laptops offer durability for on-the-go productivity, backed up with long battery life and several connectivity options, and are available with 12.5-inch, 13.3-inch, 14-inch, and 15.6-inch displays. In the mainstream and desktop replacement space are the Latitude E5430 and E5530 laptops, which offer 14- and 15.6-inch displays, respectively.

The Latitude E6430 ATG takes all of the business-friendly features of the Latitude 6430, but beefs up the rugged aspects to provide a business tool that can withstand the harshest conditions. Designed to withstand extreme temperatures and altitude, dust and grime, shocks and spills, this 14-inch laptop keeps ticking no matter what's thrown at it. A convenient carrying handle makes transporting it that much easier.

OptiPlex Desktops

On the desktop side is the Dell OptiPlex lineup, a family of business desktops. Designed for daily business productivity, the OptiPlex line is made to offer security, easy integration into existing IT structures, and simple troubleshooting.

Dell offers three primary models in the OptiPlex line: the OptiPlex 3010, aimed at businesses large and small, offering energy efficiency and ease of maintenance for use in networked environments; the OptiPlex 7010, built for mainstream productivity with security and management in mind; and the OptiPlex 9010 and 9010 XL, a premium business solution designed to be seamlessly integrated into corporate IT networks and be set-up and managed easily.

The OptiPlex 9010 XL is made to experience fewer component changes over the life of the product, and Dell ProSupport for OEM provides advanced support notifications and managed end-of-life for hardware transitions with minimal fuss.

The new OptiPlex models are outfitted with microphone and headphone jacks for use with voice-over-IP (VoIP) and are certified for Microsoft Unified Communications. Multi-monitor support is standard, with OptiPlex desktops made to run up to three monitors, while front and side USB ports are available for peripherals.

Joining the OptiPlex family of desktops is the new OptiPlex 9010 All-in-One, which packs all the hardware of the OptiPlex 9010 desktop into a space-saving, wall-mountable design. With an integrated power supply, VESA mounting, and optional wireless keyboard and mouse, the 9010 All-in-One puts the OptiPlex business solution into a more versatile form factor that doubles as a monitor when the processing hardware is out of date.

Availability and pricing details for the Latitude and OptiPlex lines have not been released, but Dell said that information will be available in the coming weeks.

Source: Pcmag

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