Dell Latitude 14-7404 Rugged Laptop Specs

Dell Latitude 14-7404 is a rugged business laptop with Intel Core (Haswell) ULV processors. This notebook has been tested using MIL-STD-810G testing such as transit drop, operating drop, blowing rain, blowing snow, solar radiation and other kinds of testing to make sure that it's durable enough. It's awarded with some certifications such as IP-65 certified for water and dust resistant, ANSI/ISA.12.12.01, as well as MIL-STD-461F. Magnesium alloy backbone and shock-absorbent ultra-polymer materials make this laptop survives against serious punishment. It ill stay cool in heated situations thanks to the fourth-generation QuadCool thermal management.

For processor, Latitude 7404 has either Intel Core i3-4010U or Core i5-4300U on Mobile Intel Lynx chipset. It's packed with up to 512 GB Solid State Drive and 4 GB or 8 GB 1600MHz DDR3L system memory. This Dell rugged laptop is equipped with a 14.0” HD Direct-View outdoor-readable display which reduce reflections for better outdoor visibilty. It uses resistive touchscreen technology, not capacitive like most new devices. Resistive is choosen because iths higher resistance to dust and water compared to capacitive.

Switch to keyboard, it comes standard with customizable RGB backlit keyboard or you may choose optional rubberized one. The touchpad is resistive too and supports gloved-input but only single-point. Besides standard ports like dual USB 2.0, dual USB 3.0, stereo headphone/microphone combo, RJ-45, HDMI, and VGA, this Latitude 14-7000 series also brings some unusual ports including two RS-232 serial ports and pogo-pin docking connector. A memory card is included too. There are also places for ExpressCard 54 or PCMCIA and two M.2 slots.

Connectivity side is also impressive. It supports gigabit Ethernet up to 1000 Mbps. Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 provide fast web access and wireless data trasnfer. Dell also offers optional SiRFstarV dedicated GPS and Dell Wireless 5570E single-mode HSPA+ with A-GPS. FHD video webcam with privacy shutter is an optional feature that enables you have video chat. Privacy shutter enables users to get security and privacy from a video stream. There are some battery choices; 6-cell 65 Whr or 9-cell 97 Whr Li-ion, 6-cell 58 Whr or 9-cell 87 Whr long long life cycle with 3-year warranty.

Because security is very important for a business laptop, some additonal features are also added such as contactless SmartCard reader, ControlVault advanced authentication, NIST SP800-147 secure platform, Dell Data Protection (Encryption, Security Tools, Protected Workspace), and optional fingeprint. Steel-reinforced cable lock slot is stronger than standard lock slot on most laptops.

52 mm is very thick for a laptop today, but because of its durable design, that thickness is acceptable. The weight is starting at 3.54 kg or 7.79 lbs.

Dell Latitude 14-7404 Specifications

Operating System
Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit
Windows 7 Professional

Processor
Intel Core i3-4010U (dual-core, 1.70 GHz, 3M Level 3 cache)
Intel Core i5-4300U (dual-core, 1.90 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90 GHz, 3M Level 3 cache)

Chipset
Mobile Intel Lynx chipset

Display
14.0”
1366 x 768 pixels (HD)
Direct-View outdoor-readable
Resistive touchscreen

Graphics Card
Intel HD Graphics 4400
NVIDIA GeForce GT 720M with 2 GB DDR3 2GB dedicated graphics memory and NVIDIA Optimus (optional)

Storage
Up to 512 GB Solid State Drive

System Memory
4 GB or 8 GB 1600MHz DDR3L
Supports up to 16 GB

Optical Drive
DVD+/-RW (optional)

Audio
Integrated high-quality speakers and noise-reducing array microphones

Inputs & Controls
Keyboard
Customizable RGB backlit keyboard with optional rubberized RGB backlit keyboard

Touchpad
Resistive touchpad with single-point gloved-capable touch screen

I/O
1 x stereo headphone/microphone combo
2 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
2 x RS-232 serial
2 x RJ-45
1 x HDMI
1 x VGA
1 x pogo-pin docking connector

Slots
ExpressCard 54 or PCMCIA
Memory card reader
Two M.2 slots

Communication
10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Ethernet
Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0
SiRFstarV dedicated GPS (optional)
Dell Wireless 5570E single-mode HSPA+ with A-GPS (optional)

Camera
FHD video webcam with privacy shutter (optional)

Power
Battery options:
6-cell 65 Whr Li-ion
9-cell 97 Whr Li-ion
6-cell 58 Whr long life cycle (3-year warranty)
9-cell 87 Whr long life cycle (3-year warranty)

Adapter options:
65W AC adater
90W AC adater
90W auto/air DC adapter

Dimensions and Weight
Width: 356 mm (14.0”)
Depth: 247 mm (9.7”)
Height: 52 mm (2.03”)
Weight: starting at 3.54 kg (7.79 lbs)

Security
Contactless SmartCard reader
ControlVault advanced authentication
Dell Backup and Recovery
Dell Data Protection | Encryption, Security Tools, Protected Workspace
Fingerprint reader (optional)
NIST SP800-147 secure platform
SmartCard reader
Steel-reinforced cable lock slot

Docking and Peripherals (Optional)
Rugged desk dock
Quick-Disconnect shoulder strap
Third-party vehicle docking

Environmental
Non-operating range: -51°C to 71°C (-60°F to 160°F)
Operating thermal range: -29°C to 63°C (-20°F to 145°F)

Other Features
MIL-STD-461F certified
IP-65 certified
ANSI/ISA.12.12.01 certification