Dell unveils new Latitude 10 Windows 8 tablet for SMBs

BANGALORE, INDIA: Dell has announced the Latitude 10 essentials configuration to offer a secure, manageable and durable enterprise-ready tablet option to budget-conscious customers.

Ideal for organizations such as schools and small businesses, the company claims that the new configuration offers value with essential productivity and collaboration features and a full-featured Windows 8 tablet experience.

"Dell's heritage is rooted in meeting the needs of our customers with cost effective, tailored solutions that empower them to reach their potential be it in the office, classroom or hospital," said Neil Hand, vice president, Dell end user computing products.

"This legacy, combined with our portfolio of new enterprise services and product offerings, such as the Latitude 10, enables our customers to deploy the latest technology while balancing IT control and end-user productivity," added Hand.

According to the release, the new tablet snaps easily and securely into existing IT environments to help improve IT efficiency and decrease total cost-of-ownership.

The Latitude 10 does not require new mobile device management or software licensing, supports new and legacy Windows applications, is compatible with Adobe Flash and connects with existing peripherals to allow end-users to work and play the way they always have, the release added.

The Latitude 10 is available with an optional productivity dock for in-office productivity with a traditional keyboard and mouse for desktop content creation activities. The full-size USB port provides connectivity to existing equipment and SD card reader enables easy file transfer plus back-up when Internet access is not feasible.