As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the lives of many employees, how the virus has affected school-age children should not be forgotten. With that in mind, Dell has released a new Chromebook with an LTE-enabled option designed specifically to function as a school laptop. To meet the needs of distance learning students, Dell launched the Chromebook 3100 with LTE. The new device allows the owner to choose their mobile operator, which will be welcomed by students who struggle to find reliable Internet access.
Internet for all
In addition to its new Chromebook, Dell also introduced its new Latitude 3120 device, which can function as a laptop or 2-in-1 device. Offering ultra-fast Wi-Fi 6 technology, the device promises to provide a fast and reliable connection for people who work or learn from home. Dell's newer versions are also designed to withstand the harsh treatment sometimes administered by young users. All of the company's educational devices have been tested to withstand 48-inch drops onto plywood floors, as well as 12-ounce liquid spills. The new Dell laptops are expected to go a long way in democratizing Internet access, especially in the United States. A study published late last year found that online latency can have a major impact on a person's ability to work and learn effectively. "The pandemic has exposed the disparity in access to basic requirements for distance learning," said Meghana Patwardhan, vice president of Dell Latitude and Mobility Products at Dell Technologies. “A recent analysis by New Common Sense and the Boston Consulting Group shows that as many as 16 million children and up to 400.000 teachers in the United States alone do not have access to the Internet or adequate computing devices. At home. Most visible in rural and ethnic minority communities, this lack of access to basic necessities—devices, broadband, digital literacy, and essential skills for the digital economy—means these communities risk falling further and further behind. "