The Dell Latitude 7212 Rugged Extreme Tablet has been engineered to perform where standard tablets fail. Designed for harsh environments — outdoor work, industrial sites, extreme temperatures and more — this device delivers mobility and durability without sacrificing performance.
Key Specifications
Display: 11.6″ Full HD (1920 × 1080) touchscreen with glove-touch capability, anti-glare finish and rugged cover glass.
Processor: Intel Core i5 (7th Gen 7300U, 2.6 GHz base, up to ~3.5 GHz Turbo) dual-core.
Memory: 8 GB LPDDR3 RAM (1866 MHz) — sufficient for field applications and multitasking.
Storage: 256 GB Solid-State Drive (M.2 Class 20) — fast, reliable storage for apps and field data.
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620 built into the processor — suitable for standard apps, data entry, field-software UI.
Weight & Dimensions: Approx 1.27 kg (depending on battery/config) with rugged casing.
Rugged Features & Environmental
Certified for dust, water ingress, vibration and wide temperature ranges (for example, operating down to -29 °C and up to ~63 °C) making it ideal for outdoor, industrial, mobile scenarios.
Hot-swappable dual-battery option available (depending on configuration) for extended uptime in the field.
Ports/seals designed for rugged use: glove-friendly buttons, sealed I/O ports, optional barcode/stripe reader modules.
Connectivity & Expandability
Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi, Bluetooth support.
Ports: USB 3.1 Gen 1 with PowerShare, USB-C, micro-SD slot, optional serial RS-232 port (via module), docking capabilities.
Security: TPM 2.0, optional smart-card reader, Kensington lock slot and other enterprise-grade security features.
Operating System & Software
Ships with Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (or compatible enterprise editions) and supports enterprise programmability, standard Windows applications and field-software integration.
Ideal Use Cases
Field service engineers needing reliable computing in harsh conditions (construction, utilities, transport).
Mobile data capture/tracking applications requiring rugged hardware and storage capacity.
Industrial settings such as manufacturing, logistics, outdoor fault-detection, remote sites.
Any deployment where robustness, uptime and dependability matter more than ultra-thin aesthetics.
Limitations & Considerations
Being a rugged tablet, it is heavier and bulkier than consumer tablets — expect trade-off between durability and portability.
Graphics performance is modest — not suitable for heavy 3D modelling or gaming.
Given its industrial focus, cost tends to be higher than mainstream tablets; make sure it matches your budget and use-case.
