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Dell Latitude 5420 Rugged

 

Operating system Windows 11 (Pro), Windows 10 (Pro) | CPU Core i3-7130U, Core i5-8350U, Core i7-8650U | GPU Intel HD 620 graphics | RAM 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB | storage 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | screen 14 inches. WFA, 1920 x 1080 (non-touch, non-touch/outdoor readable, touch/outdoor readable) | Bluetooth wireless 4.2, 802.11 ac (WiFi 5), 4 g lt (option) | ports and slots 3 USB 3.0, USB-CE, Rs-232 serial, ry-45 Ethernet, HDMI, SD card slot, SIM slot, smart card reader (option) | VCD webcams or IR camera with privacy shutter (option) | audio 2 microphones, speaker, 3.5 mm headset/microphone combo jack | 51Wh battery, optional 2 51Wh hot swap battery | dimensions 347mm * 244mm * 32.8 mm (eg. Bumpers and handle) / weight from 2.22 kg (1 battery, without handle)

Laptops often have to brave the elements, which can include bright sunlight, rain, a dust storm, baking heat, dangerous vibration, drops from a variety of heights on different surfaces. No wonder "rugged" laptops come in many shades-extreme or completely rugged, semi-or business rugged, for example. Two main classifications are used to assess the ruggedness of laptops and other equipment: the US Army MIL-STD 810 series (usually 810 grams, or the latest 810 hours); and IP or access Protection Act. 

There are many MIL-STD 810 tests, most laptops will undergo only a subset, so check the specifications carefully to see which they are. The IP code reports two numbers, the first relates to the resistance to solids (5 denotes 'dust protected', for example, while 6 means the device is 'dust tight') and the second to liquids (1 = 'dripping water', 9 K = 'strong high temperature water jet').

Our choice in this tough laptop category, 14 inch Latitude 5420 rugged Dell business laptop, is not the most lead laptop on the market by any means, but it offers a good combination of price, performance, features and durability for business users. Like all rugged laptops, the latitude 5420 is bulkier and heavier than mainstream devices, thanks to additional protection of the screen and keyboard sections. However, it weighs a reasonable (for its class) 2.22 kg with one battery and no handle (optional). You can select a second 51Wh hot-swappable battery to ensure greater longevity in the field. 

The 14-inch VCD screen comes in touch, non-touch and outdoor versions for reading, and there are plenty of configurable wired and wireless connectivity, including Ethernet and (optional) 4G LTE broadband. If you need a laptop that can take a couple of knocks, this is an excellent option that's already available with Windows 11.

The pros:

• Military-grade construction
• LTE connection option
• Hot-swappable battery available
• Touch screen and outdoor readable options

Cons::

• Expensive
• No integrated handle
• Too heavy