Dell updates industry's first multi-touch-capable tablet

ROUND ROCK, Texas — Dell has announced the Latitude XT2 convertible tablet building on the industry’s first tablet PC with multi-touch-screen capabilities and designed to enhance security, increase performance and extend battery life.

The system is now available at www.dell.com/latitude. 

Multi-touch capabilities on the Latitude XT2 allow users to use natural gestures like a pinch or tap for scrolling, panning, rotating and zooming that work with productivity applications they use every day.

Dell’s integration of multi-touch-screen technology allows customers to use the full real estate of the display, as opposed to just the touchpad.

“As part of our commitment to deliver the best mobility experience, Dell revolutionized the tablet space with the first multi-touch-capable product that allows customers to use the entire screen,” said Brett McAnally, director of the Dell Product Group. “Today, we’re extending that leadership with the Latitude XT2 to deliver more performance, security and manageability.”

Other features include up to 11 hours and 28 minutes of battery life with six-cell battery and optional six-cell battery slice and daylight viewable display that has up to 100 percent more luminance than the HP EliteBook 2730p. 

It has a full-size keyboard, touchpad, point stick and battery-free pen that gives users input flexibility. 

It combines performance with high touch accuracy to allow touch interface with small icons without drops or hangs.   

There are comprehensive services options with Dell ProSupport. It also has improved connectivity with new LCD-based wireless antenna design, and enhanced hinge design for improved panel stability. 

SATA drive support provides updated storage technology and enhanced performance. Comprehensive security features added are Dell ControlVault and ControlPoint Security Manager. 

DDR3 RAM allows better performance and up to 5GB RAM. It has manageability with integration of Intel vPro and DASH 1.0 compliance.