Key Takeaways
1. Dell launched two rugged tablets, Pro Rugged 10 and Pro Rugged 12, designed for extreme conditions, featuring Intel Core Ultra 200V processors with built-in NPUs.
2. Both tablets are lightweight, durable with IP66 ratings, and pass MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-461G tests for robustness against drops, vibrations, and electromagnetic interference.
3. The tablets come with dual hot-swappable batteries, Windows 11 Pro, and AI features, ensuring continuous usage without shutdowns.
4. They offer high-resolution touchscreens (12-inch at 1200 nits and 10-inch at 1000 nits), optional 5G connectivity, and can be configured with up to 32 GB RAM and 2 TB SSD storage.
5. A range of accessories is available, along with Dell’s support plans, and prices are set at €2,909 for the Pro Rugged 10 and €3,129 for the Pro Rugged 12.
Dell has recently launched two new rugged tablets running Windows – the Pro Rugged 10 and Pro Rugged 12, designed specifically for professionals in “extreme” conditions. These tablets are touted as the lightest fully rugged 10-inch and 12-inch options available, each equipped with Intel’s latest Core Ultra 200V series processors that include built-in neural processing units (NPUs).
Features and Durability
Both tablets are classified as Copilot+ PCs, operating on Windows 11 Pro with integrated AI features. They come with dual hot-swappable batteries, ensuring uninterrupted use without any shutdowns, and they hold an IP66 rating for resistance to dust and high-pressure water. Additionally, they have successfully passed MIL-STD-810H and MIL-STD-461G testing for drop, vibration, and electromagnetic robustness.
Specifications and Connectivity
The Pro Rugged 12 weighs 1.31 kg and boasts a 12-inch FHD+ touchscreen with a brightness level of 1200 nits. The smaller Pro Rugged 10 is lighter at 1.04 kg and features a 1000-nit display. Both models have 16:10 aspect ratio screens that support touch with gloves and water, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. They also offer optional 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 7.
Internally, these tablets can be configured with up to 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM and 2 TB of removable SSD storage. The Ultra 7 models come with Intel Arc 140V graphics, while the Ultra 5 versions are equipped with Arc 130V. For security, they include TPM 2.0, fingerprint scanners, smartcard readers, mechanical privacy shutters, and Windows Hello face recognition. The USB-C ports, batteries, and SSDs are all replaceable by users, and the tablets are packaged in 100% recycled or renewable materials. They also utilize recycled components, such as 30% post-consumer plastic in the speaker housing and up to 98% recycled aluminum in the power adapter.
Accessories and Support
A variety of accessories are available, including full-size IP66-rated keyboards, handles, rotating hand straps, and magnetic VESA-mount plates. The 12-inch version offers additional I/O configurations and a longer-range barcode scanner option, while the 10-inch version features a compact 50×50 VESA mount. Both tablets come with Dell’s standard and ProSupport service plans, providing next-business-day onsite support for up to five years. They can be purchased on the Dell Germany website (Dell Pro Rugged 10, Dell Pro Rugged 12) for prices of €2,909 and €3,129, respectively.
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