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Need the functionality of a laptop but love the ergonomics and portability of a tablet?  Dell’s new Latitude XT3 convertible may be just what the doctor ordered.  The massive 13 inch screen actually rotates and folds back on itself converting this fairly powerful laptop into a tablet that outspecs most of its competition.

The dual core Sandy Bridge processor runs on a 2.5GHz Core i5-2420M CPU which makes battery life a bit of an issue but gives you the full-featured performance that most tablets can’t.  There’s only 2GB of RAM under the hood though, which somewhat limits just how hard you can make this thing work.
The screen has undergone a bit of an upgrade since this model was announced.  The touchscreen can recognize input from up to three fingers simultaneously but Dell was nice enough to include a stylus for those who like to be a bit more precise.
The magnesium frame makes this a bit of a beast.  It’s light but exceptionally strong, making it an excellent portable work station for all but the most rigorous outdoor environments.  And that bright little screen won’t get washed out in the harsh sunlight either.
There’s no official release date yet but promotional models are already circulating, so you know it won’t be long.  I’d expect a pretty hefty price tag on the XT3 convertible, given all that it can do and the power it packs underneath the hood.
Hit up the official Dell blog for more on the new Latitude lineup.