The Latitude 13 7000 will be marketed at professionals

Oct 28, 2014 13:40 GMT  ·  By

Back in September, Dell announced the Latitude 13 7000 2-in-1 tablet/laptop convertible for professionals, which was touted to be the most secure in the world.

The device was also one of the first products to take advantage of Intel’s new Broadwell chips.

When Core M chips launched into the wild, Intel said they would not need active cooling. However, as the teardown of the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro has revealed some manufacturers have decided to add a thin metal fan under the hood, just in case.

The FCC takes the Dell Latitude 13 7000 apart

Now, if you were wondering whether Dell has taken the same precautions with the Latitude 13 7000, we can finally tell you this is not the case.

The device has been spotted going through the FCC and the documents provided by the American body include a bunch of photographs that show the product disassembled (as seen at Notebook Italia).

Since the laptop hasn't started shipping to consumers yet, the images come in pretty handy, revealing what we should expect from this 2-in-1.

For starters, the battery is pretty big, as it takes up half top space of the tablet. However, it has a capacity of 30Whr which might not seem like a lot, but Dell also offers a keyboard dock which comes equipped with an auxiliary battery inside plus a Dell Portable Power Companion charger which has an additional built-in battery.

Secondly, the motherboard occupies the lower part of the device with the Core M chip being positioned in such a way as to avoid overheating other components. The motherboard is also covered by a dissipation plate, which should also help maintain the temperature at optimal levels.

So there you have it, those of you were hoping for a convertible coming with a true fanless design should be happy with the Dell Latitude 13 7000.

The convertible is due this month

Interestingly enough, Dell hasn't detailed the specs of the device all that much. We do know the machine takes advantage of a 13.3-inch display and arrives with an ISO-certified backlit keyboard.

Dell highlights the fact that the Latitude 7000 series is 20% thinner than previous models, so it should also be a lot more portable.

The Latitude 7000 series will be sold with a starting price of $1,999 / €927, but rates vary depending on what specs you choose to have inside.

Initially, Dell said the availability of the product was scheduled for the middle of October, but we’re a little past that point. However, the appearance of the hybrid with the FCC is a pretty good indication that the tablet/laptop will launch soon.

Dell Latitude 13 7000 Teardown (5 Images)

Dell Latitude 13 7000 with battery out
This is what the Dell Latitude 13 7000 looks like on the insideDell Latitude 13 7000 teardown
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