Dell Adds 4G LTE Connectivity to the Latitude E6420 Notebook

Dell is one of the first notebook makers to announce that they support the 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) wireless technology, since its customers can now configure the Latitude E6420 with Verizon 4G LTE mobile broadband connectivity.

According to Verizon, by using this technology, consumers can expect speeds up to 10X faster than those of previous generation mobile networks.

Combine that with the maximum 12-hours battery life delivered by Dell's Latitude E6420 notebooks, and it becomes apparent that this solution could be able to fulfill the needs of most mobile professionals out there.

The Dell Latitude E6420 notebook computer is built around a 14-inch display that is available with three different LED-backlit panel options, one touting a 1600x900 resolution, while the other two are limited at 1366x768 (one of these features multi-touch capabilities).

Processing power is provided by Intel's second generation Core processors, ranging from the Core i3-2120 to the Core i7-2720QM, which can be paired with up to 8GB of system memory and with a 500GB HDD or a 256GB SSD.

In the standard Latitude E6420 configuration graphics is handled by the Intel integrated HD 3000 GPU, but more demanding users can also opt for Nvidia NVS 4200M discrete graphics with 512MB of dedicated memory and Optimus support.

The rest of the specs list includes a DVD burner, WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, an optional GPS module, an integrated HD webcam as well as a SmartCard reader.

All these are packed inside a MIL-STD 810G tested Tri-Metal casing with a powder-coated base and spill resistant keyboard.

Pricing for the Dell Latitude E6420 starts at $1,284.00 and the optional Dell Wireless DW5800 4G (LTE/4G) Mini-Card is listed as a $249.00 upgrade.

According to Dell, this add-on card will also be available on the E6420 ATG and E6420 XFR semi-rugged and fully-rugged business laptops by the end of the year. (via Direct2Dell)