New Dell Latitude 2100 Netbook

I don't see this being posted anywhere yet.

Yesterday (5/18/09) Dell released a new rugged netbook, the Latitude 2100. It's geared toward public education and is currently only being sold on such sections of Dell's website. It's available for order now starting at $369.

Specs:

* Choice of XP Home, Vista Home Basic and Linux Ubuntu
* Intel Atom processor N270
* 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity coupled with a full suite of wireless communication options
* 2.91lb* (1.32kg) starting at weight with 3-cell battery
* Hard or solid state drives for increased durability
* Three-cell or six-cell battery
* Three-in-one Media Card Reader
* Optional External DVD+/-RW via USB
* VGA port
* Clean bottom is vent-free to avoid any intrusion from spills
* Options: webcam and a keyboard featuring antimicrobial protection (U.S. only)


Full story

Product Link*

*Note: Listed in the higher education section of the website.

 

Antimicrobial protection? Sounds like they may have sourced this from Samsung who are infamous for their silver-nano particled keyboards.

 

The fact that it's that tough is intriguing.

 

The NBR first look is now posted.

I see no mention of a spill-proof keyboard which is the main source of spill-related problems.

John

PS: The Dell specs show this display is only 576 pixels high but either 1024 or 1280 pixels wide, depending on where you look.