CES 2019 | Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 can sense when you're up to 5 feet away
Making security safer shouldn't have to come at the expense of convenience. The upcoming Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 will include a new proximity sensor that the manufacturer says can detect motion up to three to five feet away. Once a user is detected, the laptop would automatically wake and immediately begin facial recognition for a fast hands-free log in. Of course, the feature can work in reverse and remain logged out if the laptop is unable to recognize the nearby user.
Beyond the new ExpressSign-in feature, the Latitude 7400 2-in-1 convertible is aiming to be the "world's smallest" commercial 2-in-1 for its size class at just under 15 mm thick. Its super low-power display panel and large 78 Wh battery promise a MobileMark 14 runtime of 24 hours and a charge time of just one hour from 0 to 80 percent. It's definitely something we'll have to check once we get our hands on a test unit.
See the table below for a comparison between the new Latitude 7400 2-in-1 and last year's Latitude 7490 laptop. The Latitude 7400 2-in-1 launches in March for a starting price of $1599 USD.
| Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 | Dell Latitude 7490 | |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Whiskey Lake-U | Up to Core i7-8650U |
| GPU | UHD Graphics 620 | UHD Graphics 620 |
| Display | 14-inch 1920 x 1080 touchscreen, Gorilla Glass 5, 300 nits, Super Low Power | 14-inch 1920 x 1080 touchscreen |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB LPDDR3 2133 MHz | Up to 32 GB DDR4 |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.1 gen. 1 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, uSIM slot (WWAN only), Noble Lock, 3.5 mm headphones | 3x USB Type-A, Thunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, Smart Card reader, Ethernet, SIM tray, MicroSD, Noble Lock, 3.5 mm headphones |
| Battery | 52 and 78 Wh options | 60 Wh |
| Dimensions | 14.89 x 199.9 x 319.77 mm | 17.9 x 331 x 220.9 |
| Weight | 1.36 kg | 1.56 kg |
| MSRP | $1600 and up | $1050 and up |
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