Dell to launch the slim Latitude XT2 tablet PC

Dell is expected to launch a new laptop that will complete the company's line of Latitude XT tablet PCs. This new tablet PC will feature 12.1" LED backlit capacitivetouch screen facility with EM Digitizer Pen.

Here is the quick view of the Latitude XT2 tablet PC, according to the web page on Dell's New Zealand site.

Overview

• The XT2 provides an outstanding tablet experience. A high-performance system designed with intuitive input capabilities including a capacitive multi-touch screen and pen, the Latitude XT2 can work the way you want. With just a stroke of your fingertips, you can scroll through large web pages, zoom in on graphics, photos or online maps, enlarge emails to aid reading, close your screen and collaborate in real-time.
• You can work for hours using the optional slim, high-capacity battery slice.
• You can work comfortably in either notebook PC mode or convert to tablet mode.
• If business takes you outdoors, the XT2 provides an exceptionally bright display option designed for sunlit environments.
• You can also use optical drives or additional ports with the optional media base.
• Simple To Manage

Technical Specification

• Intel Core 2 Duo ULV processor SU9400 (1.4GHz)
• Intel Small Form Factor (ULV) Montevina Chipset
• 12.1" Premium WXGA (1280x800) Daylight Viewable LED Display (Wide View)
• Multi-touch – Finger / Capacity Touch Screen
• Pen - EM Digitizer
• Full - size keyboard
• maximum of 5GB of DDR3 memory
• 120GB 5400RMP SATA hard disk, which can be upgraded to a faster 128GB Solid State Drive
• Intel Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• 802.11 a/g/n wireless network connectivity
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Optional Smart Card Reader (via Express Card slot)
• Dell ControlPoint Security Manager
• Finger Printer reader option
• eSATA
• E-family modular (external) media bay: 8X DVD-ROM, 24X CDRW/DVD, 8X DVD+/-RW, Second Hard Drive
• Firewire and ExpressCard 54 slot
• 2 USB 2.0 interface
• 6-cell 42W/Hr Li-Ion primary
• Dimension - 11.7" x 8.7" x 1.1"
• Weight - 1.72 kg

The price and availability of the Dell Latitude XT2 yet not available.