Dell explodes with new and revamped Latitude, Precision devices for business

What customers will find on the following pages are new seventh-generation Xeon and Core processors from Intel, optional discrete graphics chips from AMD and Nvidia on select models, Wireless AD (WiGig) connectivity, and Thunderbolt 3 support. Dell also offers operating system choices other than Microsoft Windows including Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and NewKylin.

There’s definitely alot to behold here, as each product listing provides most of the configuration details. Unfortunately, some of the product information provided to us didn’t reveal specific processor models such as the Dell Latitude 12 5285/7285 2-in-1 PCS and the Dell Latitude 7280/7480 ultra-thin notebooks. Customers will thus need to hit specific product pages on Dell’s website for processor details.

Dell Canvas 27

For starters, we have a new 27-inch horizontal touch-based “surface” from Dell, the Canvas 27. This device seemingly eliminates the typical digitizer pad by combining display and input devices into one shiny unit. It supports up to 20 points of touch, and includes a two-button Dell Canvas Pen for drawing directly on the surface. It focuses on the digital content creator and comes packed with physical objects Dell refers to as “totems” for drawing perfect shapes on-screen.

Dell’s new drawing surface connects to a PC through the included Mini HDMI port, the Mini DisplayPort 1.2 connector, or the USB 3.1 Type-C port. It features a 2,560 x 1,400 resolution, a maximum brightness of 280 nits, and support for 100 percent of the Adobe RGB color space. It’s based on In-Plane Switching technology (IPS), which is known for wide viewing angles and brilliant colors. That said, the Canvas 27 supports 1.07 billion colors and 178 degree viewing angles.

Dell Latitude 12 5285/7285 2-in-1 PCs

Dell deems these as the world’s most versatile 2-in-1 detachable laptops powered by Intel’s seventh-generation Core and Core vPro processors. Both sport a 12.3-inch screen, with the 5285 model offering a 1,920 x 1,280 resolution and the 7285 packing a meatier 2,880 x 1,920 resolution. Overall, they’re quite similar with slight differences in the storage options, the battery options, and the keyboard options.

On the security front, the two Latitude 12 2-in-1 PCs support self-encrypting storage along with a long list of security features such as a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 chip, Control Vault 2.0 advanced authentication, and optional hardware like a SmartCard reader, a fingerprint reader, an IR camera supporting Windows Hello, and so on. Connectivity components include optional Wireless AD (WiGig), optional 4G LTE connectivity, and Thunderbolt 3.

Dell Latitude 7280/7480 Ultra-Thin Laptops

Here are Dell’s premium business-class ultrabooks in 12.5 and 14-inch form factors. They’re essentially the same feature-wise outside the obvious size differences, sporting seventh-generation Intel Core vPro processors, DDR4L system memory, Wireless AD (WiGig) connectivity, Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, and touchscreen options.

Some of the major differences between the two is that the larger model offers up to 32GB of system memory whereas the Latitude 7280 supports only half that. The 7480 model also provides four resolution options up to 2,560 x 1,440 with touch whereas the smaller laptop only offers three. There’s one extra USB 3.0 port on the larger unit too while both units rely on batteries ranging between 42 Watt hour and 60 Watt hour.

Dell Precision 5720 AIO

Dell’s new all-in-one desktop sports a 27-inch screen with two Ultra 4K resolution options and support for 100 percent of the Adobe RGB color space. Powering the high-resolution screen are sixth and seventh-generation Intel Xeon and Core i5/i7 processors, and discrete graphics chip options consisting of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 and the Radeon Pro WX 4140.

The Precision 5720 includes Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, HDMI output, DisplayPort 1.2 output, a handful of USB 3.0 ports, and more. It’s loaded down with security features consisting of a Trusted Platform Module chip (1.2 or 2.0), self-encrypting drive options, Dell’s suite of security software, chassis lock slot support, and so on. Customers can configure the device with optional touch support that will make the unit slightly larger and heavier.

Dell Precision 5520

Dell calls this laptop the world’s thinnest, lightest, and smallest 15.6-inch mobile workstation measuring just 0.45 inches in the front and 0.66 inches in the back. It arrives with Intel’s latest seventh-generation Xeon and Core processors, with models packing sixth-generation Xeon/Core processors arriving in the second quarter of 2017. Operating system options depend on the selected processor, such as Dell only offering Windows 7 Pro with sixth-generation CPUs, and Ubuntu 16.04 SP1 supported only by seventh-generation chips.

Customers wanting more graphical prowess with this laptop can option for Nvidia’s Quadro M1200 discrete graphics chip with 4GB of dedicated GDDR5 video memory. Other notable features include an optional IGZO screen with a 3,840 x 2,160 resolution, dual storage options, and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. The IGZO panel supports 100 percent of the Adobe RGB color space too, making it perfect for graphic designers.

Dell Precision 7720

This larger version of the Precision 5520 laptop builds on the design by adding more options in the configuration process such as an extended processor lineup, more discrete graphics chip choices, two additional memory slots, and extra space for a third storage solution. There are also a few additional ports given the extra physical space along with bigger battery options.

According to Dell, the Precision 7720 is the company’s first VR-ready mobile workstation, and currently the world’s most powerful mobile workstation to date. It’s also extremely secure, providing features like a SmartCard reader, an optional fingerprint reader, and optional self-encrypting SSDs. Other notable features include Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, Mini DisplayPort output, and support for up to 64GB of DDR4 system memory at 2.400MHz.

Dell OptiPlex 7050

Dell’s new desktop-focused workstation arrives in three flavors: Tower, Small Form Factor (SFF), and Micro. The size of the unit obviously limits what customers can stuff inside, which includes sixth and seventh-generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processors. The operating system will also depend on the chosen processor, such as Dell offering Windows 7 Pro (with a Windows 10 Pro license) for sixth-generation Intel systems only.

Customers wanting more than Intel’s integrated graphics solutions can option for discrete graphics chips from AMD in the Tower and SFF models including the Radeon R5 430 (1GB/2GB) and the Radeon R7 450 (4GB). All three units are ready for Intel’s Optane storage technology, and provide a multitude of ports including HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, USB 3.0, and gigabit Ethernet connectivity. There are Wireless AC/Bluetooth options too.