Dell's next tablet laptop leaked
Leaked specs for the Dell Latitude XT2.
(Credit: Engadget)If you want to get people's attention (and your product doesn't have an Apple logo stamped on it), one of the best ways to do that is to release a convertible tablet laptop. Although, while these devices offer something different from your run-of-the-mill laptop, and everyone loves reading about them, we've never met anyone who actually uses one on a regular basis.
Still, we were intrigued when Dell made a tablet play late last year with its Latitude XT, and it seems as if this business-oriented system was popular enough to warrant a sequel. Engadget has some leaked specifications and photographs of the Latitude XT2, which probably won't be out until November.
By then you'll be able to get Intel's not-yet-released Centrino 2 platform (formerly code-named Montevina), along with a welcome eSATA port. The leaked documents also say that the addition of an internal optical dive is "under investigation."
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I use it about evenly in each mode; traditional notebook mode for word processing or email, or any task that involves heavy typing, such as browsing BBS forums. I use it as a tablet when drawing or image editing, as well as casual web browsing or journaling. I use it in either form for other tasks such as burning CDs or watching videos, depending on whichever form factor is more convenient for me at the time.
Of course, you're having to take my word for it. I could just as easily be claiming to be a werewolf.