Dell has announced a new line of laptops in an effort to refurbish its line of PCs meant for the classroom. The most interesting of the bunch is the Latitude 11 convertible and the Chromebook 11 convertible.
“This newest line of products from Dell’s client solutions portfolio helps educators improve teaching practices by introducing three new purpose-built laptops designed to withstand the rigors of the day-to-day classroom environment. New to the education portfolio will be a 360-degree convertible notebook built for K-12 students.”
Even more interesting about the three new laptops is that they may not even be Chromebooks; you can also opt to have Windows operating systems installed on them instead. The OS option is there for the myriad of different hybrid technology implementations and multiple technology needs schools have.
Each of the three laptops comes with different names and different processors depending on the OS that was picked. The first is the Latitude 11 Convertible with Dell Productivity Active Pen and the Chromebook 11 Convertible.
The two 11-inch 2-in-1 convertible laptops are new additions to Dell’s education product lineup and adjust to the needs of the lesson of the day by offering 360-degree flexibility with clamshell, tablet and tent modes. Corning Concore Glass and Gorilla Glass NBT add durability and scratch resistance to the touch-enabled display. The Latitude 11 Convertible is available with 7th Gen Intel Celeron and Pentium processors, while the Chromebook 11 Convertible is available with 6th Gen Intel Celeron processors.
While in tablet mode, the Windows version has a “world-facing” camera available for creating videos on the go and opening up creative possibilities. The Windows version also offers the optional Dell Productivity Active Pen so students can improve their understanding of conceptual applications by writing notes and making diagrams with natural pen-to-paper writing motion. The second two variations are the Latitude 11 and Chromebook 11, which are the non-convertible laptops. However, they can lay flat thanks to a 180-degree hinge.
The third variation of laptops is the Latitude 13 and Chromebook 13. Both of these 13-inch notebooks deliver a larger screen, more powerful processing performance and faster memory for consumers. According to Dell, the laptop’s design will support advanced curriculums, content delivery methods and learning use cases, providing a powerful platform for students and teachers to create and explore.
According to Dell, even with increased performance and reduced size, these laptops also deliver all-day battery life. The Latitude 13 is available with 6th and 7th Gen Intel Celeron, Pentium, and up to Core i5 processors, while the Chromebook 13 is available with 6th Gen Intel Celeron or Core i3 processors.
While the Chromebook variants will be getting weaker processors, they will also come at a more affordable price. The Latitude 11 Convertible and Chromebook 11 Convertible) will be available beginning Feb. 7, 2017, and will be priced starting at $579 and the Chromebook 11 Convertible will start at $349.
The Latitude 11 and Dell Chromebook 11 will be available beginning Feb. 7, 2017, and will be priced starting at $349 and the Chromebook 11 will start at $219. The Latitude 13 and Dell Chromebook 13 will be available beginning Feb. 7, 2017, and will be priced starting at $519 and the Chromebook 13 will start at $299.
Source: Dell Press Centre
