Dell Latitude ST, Dell’s first Windows 7 tablet PC is now available in the market. The gadget’s tablet form factor brings mobility to the next level with its tablet form factor. It sports a 10-inch multi-touch Gorilla glass screen capable of displaying up to a high definition 1280×800 pixels. It is powered by the lightning-fast Intel Atom processor and comes with a front-facing HD camera. At only half an inch thick and weighing less than a kilo, it puts most netbooks to shame! Priced comfortably at $728 or roughly 31 thousand pesos, it is a deal that should not be missed. Cannot wait for Windows 8? The Dell Latitude ST is for you. Full press release after the jump.
Dell Launches Latitude ST Tablet for Business, Healthcare and Education
Dell is pleased to announce the availability of the Dell Latitude ST, a tablet PC built for both mobile professionals and the IT professionals supporting them. The Latitude ST provides Windows 7 productivity in a convenient, lightweight tablet along with all the great attributes IT departments have come to know and trust with our Latitude brand, including security, manageability, service and support.
“We’re living in an exciting time as mobile computing continues to take significant evolutionary strides. Many organizations are embracing the productivity benefits of enabling their workers to be more mobile. However with that freedom, they often face hurdles like security, device management and support for critical applications,” said Ricky Lopez, Country Manager for Commercial Business, Dell Philippines. “At Dell, we strive to design products, services, and solutions that maximize workforce efficiency without making IT sacrifices.”
The Latitude ST can be tailored to specific business or end user needs with certified applications and professional services. It is ideal for any organization where employees need to run a core set of applications in safe computing environments.
This tablet PC also delivers go-anywhere productivity, with anytime, anywhere data access via Wi-Fi and mobile broadband options and a 10-inch multi-touch display with a stylus for intuitive ease-of-use. Mobile professionals can experience the following features and benefits:
- Work confidently with Intel Atom processors and the familiarity of Windows 7 applications.
- Collaborate on-the-go with front and rear web cams, embedded microphone, and Skype video conferencing.
- Connect to projectors, printers, or other devices using built-in ports.
- Feel protected with durability features such as a rubberized bumper, anti-glare Corning® Gorilla® Glass screen and TPU overmold.
The Latitude ST’s features are also attractive to IT administrators. They can seamlessly manage the tablet like any other PC on their network using existing remote management solutions or Dell KACE™ appliances and protect critical data with flexible Dell Data Protection | Encryption. The device will also integrate with desktop virtualization solutions for secure access to data virtually anywhere. The Latitude ST is also backed by customizable options for Dell global service and support.
Quick and easy to deploy and manage, the Latitude ST is perfect for mobile business users, enabling:
- Insurance clerks to document accidents, complete forms, obtain signatures and hit submit – right on location.
- Doctors, nurses and other medical professionals to view client history, make medical evaluation input, submit prescriptions and research securely on-the-go.
- Teachers to fully interact and collaborate with students by seamlessly moving about the classroom.
Pricing and Availability
The new Dell Latitude ST is available today with a suggested retail price starting from US$728.
Dell Latitude ST photos
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