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Dell describes the XT2 XFR as the

Dell describes the XT2 XFR as the   HP's lone enterprise tablet is a convertible that offers regular laptop functionality and a swivel screen that folds flat for clipboard-style use. The 2730p offers both a touchpad and pointstick, with scroll zone, jog dial and touch-sensitive controls and weighs in at 3.7 pounds. It uses the standard Windows XP Tablet Edition technology for input, completely eschewing any sort of whiz-bang features and instead favoring the system that HP knows works for enterprise users. Price: $1,549 -- $2,149.  Lenovo doesn't use the words   The ToughBook doesn't go for fancy anything. It's all about business. That means it offers Windows XP Tablet Edition, and requires the active digitizer for screen-based input. The display measures 10.4 inches. The Intel inside is a Core 2 Duo chip clocked at 1.2GHz. Panasonic doesn't mess around with the storage. It is offering 160GB HDD that is shock-mounted and fastened with a quick release. Price: Expect to pay more than $3,000.  The Motion F5 is targeted at specific usage scenarios. It comes with a built-in handle to make it easier to carry around during the work day. The F5's display is made from Gorilla Glass and is hella tough. It'll survive serious impacts and is highly resistant to scratches. It also comes with Motion's ViewAnywhere LED technology. It rates MIL-STD 810F and IP-54 on the toughness scale, and it weighs 3.0 pounds. Prices start at $2,448.  Like The Motion F5, the C5 is somewhat unique. The C5 has the same features as the M5, but adds options for medical professionals such as a digital camera, scanner, RFID reader and barcode reader. Prices start at $2,199.  Motion's J3400 tablet is a rugged device that has a 12.1-inch display, MIL-STD 810F and IP-52 toughness ratings, and weighs just 3.6 pounds. Prices start at $2,299.  The ultra-rugged iX104C4 from Xplore Technologies. This device is housed in an extremely durable casing that meets MIL-STD 810F and IP-65 ratings for abuse. It has a 10.4-inch screen that comes in several options, including dual-mode finger- or pen-based input or better performance in sunlight. It is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and has a range of options for connectivity. Price: Not available. 

Dell XT2 XFR

Dell describes the XT2 XFR as the "first rugged tablet PC featuring capacitive multitouch technology." That means it has the same gee-whiz appeal of the iPhone, but in a form factor that's built to withstand the toughest working environments. On the toughness scale, it rates MIL-STD 810G for three-foot drops, rain, blowing dust, vibration, shock, humidity, altitude and temperature extremes. Under its tough-as-nails exterior hides a capable computer running Windows XP Tablet Edition. It may not be pretty, but it's going to get the job done in hostile work environments. Price: $3,599 -- $3,935.