Dell Latitude XT review

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What is it: 12.1-inch Tablet PC with dual-mode touchscreen

What we think: An excellent screen and keyboard make this a handsome and very usable Tablet PC

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Reviewed by: Sandra Vogel

Reviewed on: 1 July 2008

Tags: Dell, Dell Latitude XT, keyboard, mirrored, 3G

We like:

Capacitive touch technology makes for greater accuracy; clearer, sharper screen; very usable keyboard; excellent hardware design

We don't like:

Optical drive supplied on optional base unit; expensive once you start adding extras; battery life and performance

CNET UK judgement:

This is a handsome and very usable Tablet PC, thanks to its excellent screen and keyboard. Battery life and performance are both a little disappointing, though, and the price becomes steep as you add in the options

Full review:

Dell, characteristically, has bided its time before entering the Tablet PC arena. Tablet PCs have been around for several years, but have struggled to become mainstream despite support from top-tier manufacturers such as HP and Fujitsu Siemens. Continue Reading...