Tag: dell latitude 2100

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.