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Dell Touts Latitude
2100 Netbook For K-12
May 20, 2009
 Dell
has set a new standard in education technology with the launch of a
netbook influenced by the needs of K-12 students, the Latitude 2100. The
Latitude 2100 is also ideal for any business or public institution that
needs affordable, durable, Internet-ready devices for e-mail and
collaboration.
Inspired by close cooperation with hundreds of students, teachers,
parents and administrators, Dell designers created a purpose-built
education netbook that focuses on what’s most important – learning. The
Latitude 2100 is part of Dell’s connected classroom ― innovative
technology products, services, software and training that make learning
in the digital age a reality. With the Latitude 2100, students can
access enhanced learning resources and digital content on a school
network or via the Internet. As a result, the Latitude 2100 blends into
student life, from lesson plans to homework, increasing time spent
learning versus managing technology.
By partnering with Dell we’ve seen
first-hand how technology access can transform the learning environment
and impact student achievement,” said Michael Taylor, Director of
Technology, Avon Community Schools, Avon, Indiana. “The ability to
connect students, teachers, parents, and administrators is critical to
learning in the digital age and the Latitude 2100 is designed
specifically to meet these needs.”
The Latitude 2100 has unique features for schools like bright primary
colors and a more rugged, ‘rubberized’ design that is easier for
children to carry and use safely. It also offers wireless connectivity
that can be monitored by the teacher with a Network Activity Light on
the netbook lid. An optional touchscreen is a first for an education
netbook and makes the Latitude 2100 a perfect choice for enhanced
student interaction, assessment, and for special education teaching. The
Latitude 2100 also offers administrators a range of services making it
easier to deploy and manage.
Additional options include: a keyboard featuring antimicrobial
protection (U.S. only), solid-state drives, quick-connect handles and
shoulder straps for carrying, and a webcam. The Latitude 2100 is backed
by Dell’s award-winning business service and support.
The Latitude 2100 extends Dell’s Latitude range and joins the Latitude
XT tablet and fully rugged Latitude E6400 XFR as systems designed to
meet the exacting needs of customers across a range of private and
public-sector organizations with specific mobile computing requirements.
Enterprises and public-sector customers looking for a business-class
netbook will be attracted to the Latitude 2100 for activities ranging
from employee training to order fulfillment or when a secondary system
is required by their workforce.
The Latitude
2100 also
includes:
-
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of XP Home,
Vista Home
Basic and
Linux Ubuntu
-
Intel Atom
processor
N270
-
10/100/1000
Gigabit
Ethernet
connectivity
coupled with
a full suite
of wireless
communication
options
-
2.91lb*
(1.32kg)
starting at
weight with
3-cell
battery
-
Hard or
solid state
drives for
increased
durability
-
Three-cell
or six-cell
battery
-
Three-in-one
Media Card
Reader
-
Optional
External
DVD+/-RW via
USB
-
VGA port
-
Clean bottom
is vent-free
to avoid any
intrusion
from spills
-
Options:
webcam and a
keyboard
featuring
antimicrobial
protection
(U.S. only)
Key management
features can
allow IT
administrators
to lower overall
ownership cost
and speed up
deployment:
-
More durable
design that
means a
longer
product life
-
Remote
management
for easier
administration
-
Dell
ImageDirect
where
systems can
be delivered
with
pre-installed
software and
the school’s
specific
network
image (U.S.
only)
-
Hardware
Customization
helps reduce
deployment
time by
configuring
software
straight
from the
factory
(U.S. only).
This reduces
the need for
the
administrator
to
physically
touch the
system and
speeds up
getting it
in the hands
of the
students.
The system is
available today, and starts at $369. |
