Dell Introduces the Dell Latitude D620 and Latitude D820

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Dell has announced the Dell Latitude D620 and Latitude D820 - slimmer and lighter notebook computers featuring the power of Intel Core Duo processors and the flexibility of optional wireless broadband technology. With a starting weight of 4.4 pounds, the Latitude D620 includes an Intel Core Duo T2300 processor and a 14.1-inch wide aspect XGA display. The standart base configuration includes 512MB shared DDR2 memory, 40GB SATA hard drive and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi capability.

A base configuration for the Latitude D820 includes an Intel Core Duo T2300 processor with a 15.4-inch wide aspect XGA display, 512MB DDR2 shared memory, 40GB SATA hard drive and 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi capability. Advanced upgrade options for the D820 include the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 120M business graphics solution with 512MB, a high-resolution WUXGA display and 120GB hard drive.

Building on this success, Dell proactively worked with customers to develop features and design enhancements.

- HyperConnect - enables a true "work virtually anywhere" workforce, with users staying connected and productive regardless of where their business takes them.
- Choice of wireless broadband connection options, with carrier choices of Cingular Wireless or Verizon Wireless (in U.S.) and Vodafone (in Europe).
- Pre-configured for 802.11n scalability, a wireless specification that can significantly increase throughput and range relative to current Wi-Fi-enabled hardware.
- Smart Security - helps IT managers provide appropriate system and network access while protecting sensitive data from illicit access.
- Integrated new optional biometric fingerprint reader, smart card, and trusted platform module (TPM1.2) provide choice to help customers ensure authorized access to data.
- Wave Embassy Trust Suite integrated security solution allows users or enterprises to easily enable and manage any of these security technologies individually or in concert.
- Can help locate missing notebooks and delete data remotely with embedded support for Computrace theft recovery and asset tracking software.
- Product Durability - RoadReady quality designates a durable design and rigorous testing to help ensure systems stand up to wear and tear for the long haul.
- Full magnesium alloy construction contributes to solid fit and finish while protecting sensitive internal components.
- Sealed, spill-resistant keyboards, full-time hard drive protection with StrikeZone, metal-reinforced security slots are included standard.
- Innovative Design - increases productivity with features based on real-life work conditions and requirements.
- New designs are thinner and lighter than previous generation.
- Wi-Fi Catcher helps find wireless connections without turning on or booting up, and Location Profiler makes it easy to configure settings for a variety of networks or locations.
- Increase productivity with wide-aspect displays that have 30 percent more content area and high-capacity batteries for all-day computing.

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