So it seems that Dell has created two versions of the same basic platform, one semi-rugged and one fully-rugged. The table below shows a comparison of some of the primary characteristics of the fully rugged 7330 and the semi-rugged 5430: Side-by-side, you instantly notice the beefier corner bumpers. We haven't had hands-on with the 7330 yet, but from pictures it very much looks like a more heavily armored 5430 with additional ruggedness features. And its 12.75 x 8.66 footprint is even more compact that the Getac's. The 7330 starts at 5.11 pounds, the same as the Getac B360.
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The Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme, on the other hand, presents full ruggedness in a design as compact and barely heavier than most semi-rugged laptops. If updated, that one will compete with the Getac B360 Pro. The existing Dell Latitude 7420 Rugged Extreme is a heavier machine with additional features and build options.
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Looking at the specs, the new 7330 Rugged Extreme aims at Getac's B360. That was likely necessitated by the competition having launched fully rugged laptops that are as compact and nearly as light as semi-rugged models. Whereas the also just introduced Latitude 5430 Rugged is an updated version of the prior Latitude 5420 Rugged, the Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is new to Dell's lineup of rugged laptops. Tobul described the new 7330 as a machine that's "taking it up a notch with enhanced durability." The Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme is clearly aimed at customers seeking a fully rugged laptop, but without the bulk and weight generally associated with such a machine. The Dell Latitude 7330 Rugged Extreme was introduced on Octoin a Dell Blog entry by Tom Tobul, VP and General Manager for Dell's Performance PCs portfolio of products that includes the Dell Rugged product line. Dell's new full-size, high-performance, fully-rugged laptop that's also remarkably light and compact