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Hands on with Dell's Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet: in pictures

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  • Built like a tank, works like a tablet

    Built like a tank, works like a tablet

    The Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet doesn't try to be slim or svelte, but it is designed to be tough. The tablet has an 11.6-inch touchscreen display with Gorilla Glass 3, and rubberized edges to protect from bumps and scrapes.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • A series of protected ports

    A series of protected ports

    The tablet has just one USB 3.0 port, and a mini-HDMI port for video output.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Front-facing webcam for video calls

    Front-facing webcam for video calls

    The tablet lands with a full-HD webcam with a privacy shutter, giving users that extra level of privacy against eavesdropping.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Stylus helps with jotting notes

    Stylus helps with jotting notes

    The stylus is great for taking notes and high-precision work on the 10-point multi-touch display, but the coiled wire that keeps it attached to the device is a little flimsy.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Expandable, removable storage

    Expandable, removable storage

    The tablet comes with the usual frills you might expect, such as a standard headphone port and a micro-SD card reader for expandable storage.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Rear-facing camera with flash

    Rear-facing camera with flash

    On the rear of the tablet is an 8-megapixel camera with an LED flash. It also comes with a privacy-shutter to prevent eavesdropping..

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • A rear kickstand for desks, work surfaces

    A rear kickstand for desks, work surfaces

    The kickstand at the back of the tablet is sturdy and strong, but it only has one clickable setting. The angle can be adjusted slightly but not by a considerable amount.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Fingerprint reader for extra security

    Fingerprint reader for extra security

    The fingerprint sensor on the back works well, but is sometimes difficult to find without fumbling around. Other security features includes a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 for helping to maintain data integrity.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Batteries can be popped out, swapped

    Batteries can be popped out, swapped

    The batteries can be popped out and changed in a flash. A neat feature is that each battery has a charge meter, making it easy to see how much charge is left on each battery.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • A sharp, high-resolution touch-screen display

    A sharp, high-resolution touch-screen display

    The display is high-definition and sharp, boasting a 1366x768 resolution. The screen has a capacitive 10-point multi-touch screen, which can even be used through thick gloves.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Trackpad is a useful addition, but buggy

    Trackpad is a useful addition, but buggy

    Using the keyboard trackpad is frustrating at times because it's slow and inaccurate, but it's a small price to pay for an accessory product.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Backlit keys help in low-light

    Backlit keys help in low-light

    The keyboard accessory is backlit, allowing for use in low-light.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • Rubberized edges to protect keyboard, tablet from bumps,

    Rubberized edges to protect keyboard, tablet from bumps,

    Even the keyboard has rubberized edges, helping the device stay safe from drops and spills -- and worse.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • A sturdy frame, but heavy in weight

    A sturdy frame, but heavy in weight

    The tablet might be tough, but it's certainly heavy. It weighs 3.6 pounds, making the tablet slightly heavier than the average bag of sugar.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

  • A pricey tablet for dicey work

    A pricey tablet for dicey work

    The Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet isn't cheap: it starts at $1,999 for the low-end 128GB storage model.

    Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

    Photo by: Zack Whittaker/ZDNet

    Caption by: Zack Whittaker

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By Zack Whittaker for Zero Day | October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT) | Topic: Security

  • Built like a tank, works like a tablet
  • A series of protected ports
  • Front-facing webcam for video calls
  • Stylus helps with jotting notes
  • Expandable, removable storage
  • Rear-facing camera with flash
  • A rear kickstand for desks, work surfaces
  • Fingerprint reader for extra security
  • Batteries can be popped out, swapped
  • A sharp, high-resolution touch-screen display
  • Trackpad is a useful addition, but buggy
  • Backlit keys help in low-light
  • Rubberized edges to protect keyboard, tablet from bumps,
  • A sturdy frame, but heavy in weight
  • A pricey tablet for dicey work

This tough tablet can be bumped, scraped, and dropped, and even survive spills and dust. It's also secure through-and-through, with a trusted secure module chip and a fingerprint reader.

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Built like a tank, works like a tablet

The Dell Latitude 12 Rugged Tablet doesn't try to be slim or svelte, but it is designed to be tough. The tablet has an 11.6-inch touchscreen display with Gorilla Glass 3, and rubberized edges to protect from bumps and scrapes.

Published: October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT)

Caption by: Zack Whittaker

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By Zack Whittaker for Zero Day | October 16, 2015 -- 19:38 GMT (12:38 PDT) | Topic: Security

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