You want a jobsite laptop โ a REAL jobsite laptop? How about one that can handle dust, pounding rain, and physical drops from up to 4 feet? How about one pre-loaded with all your inspection camera software and RidgidConnect jobsite tracking software? Well, Ridgid announced a new family of rugged laptops and convertible tablet PCs, based on the Dell Latitude E-Family and customized by Dell OEM Solutions to meet the specific needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).ย Pre-configured with customized software access toย Ridgidย informational resources and diagnostic tools, the โcontractor-gradeโ laptops are designed to work withย Ridgidย inspection systems and withstand the harshest of conditions encountered on jobsites.
โThe need to process and share information on the jobsite is becoming increasingly important to many of our loyal customers who are contractors and service professionals. Working with Dellโs OEM division we can now make a laptop recommendation based on the needs of a particular end user and these laptops can be linked with our diagnostic tools, like theย Ridgidย SeeSnake LT1000 laptop interface, and online business tool,ย Ridgidย Connect.โ
Fred Pond, president ofย Ridgid
Ridgidย Contractor-Grade Laptops โ 4 Models
The Dell laptops, which will be Ridgid-branded, are offered in four configurations: a kick butt, military/contractor-grade rugged laptop, a fully rugged multi-touch tablet PC, a โbusinessโ rugged laptop, and a portable computer that provides all-day battery life. The systems are available on www.Ridgid.com/Dellย and are shown with starting prices before customization.
Each model will come pre-configured with a customizedย Ridgidย software image, providing access to various informational resources and diagnostic tools to make customers more efficient and productive. By buildingย Ridgidย applications and resources into the laptops at the factory, getting started is as easy as turning the laptop on and plugging in digital tools. A full suite of robust monitoring, recording, and data management tools will be ready to use right out of the box, saving customers time.
Dell Latitude E6400 XFR
Real World Rugged:ย Built tough for tough environments, the Latitude(TM) E6400 XFR was designed and engineered for the challenges faced every workday.
- Dellโs exclusive Ballistic Armor Protection System provides excellent protection and a higher drop specification than any computer in its class (up to 4 feet).
- The QuadCool Thermal Management System enables the XFR to operate in extreme temperatures with uncompromising performance.
- The PrimoSeal technology boasts the highest combined Ingress Protection rating (IP65) of any fully rugged notebook.
Dell Latitude XT2 XFR
Field-Ready Multi-Touch Tablet PC:ย The industryโs thinnest, smallest 12.1-inch rugged convertible tablet PC designed for high performance in harsh environments.
- The innovative multi-touch screen lets you work whichever way the jobย demands
- 12.1 inch wide-aspect outdoor-viewable screen can keepย you productive in the field.
- Ideal for field-service and industrial manufacturing workforces who needย rugged systems that can withstand challenging conditions, includingย drops of up to 3 feet
- Quick conversion from a thin and easy-to-carry tablet PC to traditionalย laptop with a full-size keyboard.
Dell Latitude E6410 ATG
Flexible and Tough:ย Built from the ground up to work anywhere you need it, the Dell Latitude E6410 ATG is built for durability with a stunning design.
- High-durability textured paint for additional protection from physicalย wear and a spill-resistant input surface offers protection in a variety ofย field environments.
- Fast response free-fall sensor on the motherboard, along with a Dell StrikeZone(TM) shock absorber, protects systems against drops.
Dell Latitude E6410
All-Day Mobile Computing:ย The Latitude E6410 is thoughtfully designed not only for its appearance, but also to withstand a long day on the job.
- With premium magnesium alloy construction, longer-lasting paintย finishes, and robust metal hinges, the Latitude E6410 is more durableย than ever.
- Long, reliable battery life that can last as long as your workday.
All systems are fully customizable online during the ordering process. For more information on the LT1000 laptop interface and RIDGIDConnect, visit www.RIDGIDUpgrade.com and www.ridgidconnect.com.
