Rugged Laptop Computer from Dell: Latitude E6420 XFR Specifications

By Jean Lou Laborte on August 29, 2012 in Dell, Specifications

Dell introduced the updated and improved Latitude E6420 XFR on June of 2011. It is not just another latitude notebook, it’s a fully ruggedized laptop designed to operate in the most punishing environments to get protection. Rugged laptops are made for the user who will be exposing the laptop to harsh environments such as getting drops, spills, dust and related workplace hazards. Check this article for the specifications of one of the Dell’s rugged laptop, the Latitude E6420 XFR.

Processor

Intel Core i7 (2640M)
Intel Core i5 (2520M)

Operating System

Windows 7 Professional, No Media, 32-bit
Windows 7 Professional, No Media, 64-bit
Windows 7 Professional,w XP Mode, No Media, 32-bit
Windows 7 Professional,w XP Mode, No Media, 64-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate, No Media, 32-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate, No Media, 64-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate,w XP Mode, No Media, 32-bit
Windows 7 Ultimate,w XP Mode, No Media, 64-bit

Memory

Up to 8GB⁴ DDR3 SDRAM at 1333Mhz – 2 DIMMS

Chipset

Mobile Intel® QM67 Express Chipset

Video Card

Graphics Options
Intel HD Graphics 3000
NVIDIA NVS 200M (DDR3 512M) Discrete Graphics with Optimus

Display

14.0” HD (1366×768) wide-view outdoor-viewable LED with Direct Vue technology
14.0” HD (1366×768) wide-view outdoor-viewable resistive touchscreen LED with Direct Vue technology
Both with impact resistant protective front glass

Hard Drive

Up to 256GB⁴ Solid State hard drive

Optical Drive

DVD-ROM, DVD+/-RW

Connectivity

10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless LAN and WiMAX Options:
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205
Intel Centrino Advanced -N + WiMAX 6250
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
Dell Wireless 1501 (802.11 b/g/n 1×1)
Dell Wireless 1530 (802.11 a/g/n 2×2)

Mobile Broadband⁵ & GPS Options:
Dell Wireless 5630 Multi-mode HSPA-EVDO Mini Card (Gobi 3000) with A-GPS
Dell Wireless 5550 Single-mode HSPA Mini Card with A-GPS
Dell Wireless 5800 (LTE/4G) Mobile Broadband
Dedicated GPS and antenna, SiRFstarIV
Triple RF-passthough

Bluetooth Option:
Dell Wireless 375 Bluetooth 3.0

Security

Physical Security:
Steel-reinforced Cable Lock Slots, Media Module and Hard Drive Locks.

User & System Security:
SmartCard Reader, optional Contactless SmartCard Reader/Fingerprint Reader
TPM 1.28
ControlVault – secure credential management within a trusted boundary

Multimedia

High Quality Speakers
Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack
Integrated, noise reducing array microphones
Optional Integrated FHD video webcam and Dell Webcam Central software

Ports, Slots & Chassis

Ports:
Network connector (RJ-45)
USB 2.0 (3) – 1 USB/eSATA combo
Stereo headphone/Microphone combo jack
Docking Connector, VGA, HDMI, Serial
Legacy I/O module(RJ-11, RJ-45, serial) option via optical bay
USB 3.0 Module option via optical bay

Expandability

Slots:
Memory card reader, 54 mm ExpressCard
1 Full and 2 Half Mini Card Slots

Docking:
E-Port XFR

Dimensions & Weight⁷
Width: 14.0″/356.1mm (15.3″/389.3mm with bumpers)
Height: 11.7″/296mm (12.1″/308.3mm with bumpers)
Depth: 2.2″/56.8mm (2.6″/67mm with bumpers)
Starting weight: 8.8 lbs / 3.99 kg (with 6-cell battery and no optical drive)

Input
Single Pointing Backlit Keyboard
Optional rubberized red back-lit keyboard
Multi-touch Touchpad
Resistive-touch Panel Option (Single Point glove touch)

Power

90W AC Adapter
90W Auto/Air DC adapter (optional)

Battery Options

6-cell (60Wh) Lithium Ion battery with ExpressCharge
12-Cell (84WH) Rugged High Capacity Lithium Ion Battery Slice
3-cell (30Whr) E-Modular Bay II Battery

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