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Rugged Latitude XFR D630

post #1 of 5
9/16/08 at 6:41pm
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Has anyone tried theses new rugged lappys out. A rough and tough Latitude that is Mil spec for Iraq for us in the service. My neighbor already has one in her police car....

But it looks like Dell is trying to give Panasonic Toughbooks a run for their money.

Just courious I have a Toughbook. It is my beater.

3-4k grand for a sealed up lappy. Has CAC card reader and a finger print scanner built in.


http://www.dell.com/content/products...n&s=biz&cs=555
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post #2 of 5
9/17/08 at 4:01am
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OK got home looked over my neighbors laptop mounted in her squad car. It is actually made by Augmentix Corporation and Dell has contracted them out to compete with Panasonic's Toughbook CF-28 Model.
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From what I can find Dell has purchased these from Augmentix beings they are Dell Latitudes and rebranded it to XFR D630. Found this so far...
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Augmentix a pioneer in rugged computing solutions unveiled their latest 14.1” Wide-Aspect XTG630 Notebook with DirectVue LCD Technology. The Augmentix XTG630 comes in two color schemes Desert Tan or Black and Charcoal. This notebook based on Dell’s Latitude Platform is suitable for military, industrial, government and commercial uses. Assuring multi-level security, the XTG630 is independently tested to operate in extreme conditions. Quad Cool™ thermal management system cools down the notebook in hot temperatures. The Augmentix XTG630 comes equipped with DirectVue display technology that dramatically improves view ability in direct sunlight conditions and enhances contrast ratio. For enhanced security that is needed in defense, XTG630 is provided a Smart Security Suite with Multi-Factor Authentication including integrated smart card reader, biometrics fingerprint reader and multi-level password.
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Here are the specs on this one:
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Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 1.80GHz, 2M L2 Cache,800MHz <O</O
Windows XP Pro SP3 <O</O
Intel® Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 <O</O
14.1 inch 500 nit Outdoor-viewable LCD Panel in Desert <O</O
2.0GB, DDR2-667 SDRAM, 2 DIMMS<O</O
8X DVD / 24X CD-RW Combo Crive<O</O
80GB 5400Rpm Shock Mounted Hard Drive <O</O
6 Cell Primary Battery
90W A/C Adapter<O</O
Dell Wireless™ 1395 802.11g Mini Card <O</O
Dell Wireless 5720 (EV-DO) Internal Mini-Card<O</O
Touchpad with Biometric Fingerprint Reader <O</O
Security CAC card reader<O</O
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post #3 of 5
9/17/08 at 4:59pm
The D630 XFR is not a rebadged system made by Augmentix. The D630 XFR has the same motherboard and keyboard as a regular D630 or D630 ATG. Augmentix I assume provides the upgraded casing for the unit as well as a special docking station that works with it.

I've only worked on one of these systems (shipped with a broken digitizer) and they really are built like tanks. The regular D630 is significantly smaller than my D820, but the XFR is BIGGER than my D820 in almost every dimension. If it weren't a customer's system I would have run it over a few times with the car and my 3/4 ton pickup . The screen also uses a much heavier glass than traditional LCDs giving it added strength. The interior of the unit is sealed from moisture and dust. However, I think they could have done a bit better job on the keyboard. It's just a regular D630 keyboard attached to a tray with a rubber gasket around it.

This is also one of the very few Laptop's with a touchscreen that doesn't convert to a tablet. My guess is the Military wanted that more than anything.

Put a solid state hard drive in this baby and you could probably hurl it against solid objects and not break anything.
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post #4 of 5
9/18/08 at 4:08am
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Dell has two rugged models.

FXR D360. Mil-Std Version
ATG D630 Rugged version but does not meet Mil Specs.

Then there is the XTG630 from Augmentix. It is the same Latitude D630 base.
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post #5 of 5
9/18/08 at 3:01pm
Yes, the ATG just has a reinforced casing over the standard D630, plus dust covers for all the ports.

The XTG630 from Augmentix is the same system, but as I said The Dell isn't just a rebadged Augmentix product. The D630 XFR and XTG630 was a cooperative effort between Dell and Augmentix. The XFR has several parts in common with the regular D630 and the D630 ATG.
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