Dell has finally released a netbook for the educational market — the Dell Latitude 2100. Designed to be rugged to withstand everyday use, it also comes in several colors:
Here’s the specs for the Dell Latitude 2100:
- Processor — Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz; 512KB L2 Cache, 533MHz FSB; Intel 945 GS Express Chipset
- Memory — 1GB DDR2, expandable to 2GB
- Flash expansion — 3-in-1 card reader
- Storage — up to 250GB HDD, or up to 16GB SSD; optional USB-based DVD+/-RW drive
- Display — 10.1-inch WSVGA (1280 x 576); optional touchscreen; VGA port
- Networking — 1 x gigabit Ethernet port
- WiFi — 802.11g; optional 802.11a/g/n
- USB — 3 x USB 2.0 ports
- Bluetooth — Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth 2.1
- Audio — stereo speakers, digital microphone
- Other options:
- Kensington security lock slots
- Webcam
- Shoulder straps and carrying handles
- Antimicrobial keyboard (U.S. only)
- Dell Mobile Computing Station (U.S. only)
- Colors — School Bus Gold, Chalkboard Black, Ball Field Green, Blue Ribbon, Schoolhouse Red
- Power — 3-cell or 6-cell battery; 65W AC adapter
- Weight — 2.9 lbs (1.32 kg) with 3-cell battery
- Dimensions — 10.4 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches (265 x 187 x 40mm)
- Operating system — Ubuntu Linux, Windows XP Home, Vista Home Basic
Initial writeups suggests that the Latitude 2100 may well be good enough beyond students. Interesting.