Dell Pro Rugged 13

It wasn’t only Dell’s Pro 13 Premium I got my hands on this month (see p46); I also spent some quality time with its rugged sibling at Dell’s MWC stand. Despite the Dell Pro Rugged 13’s relatively slim dimensions – 324 x 220 x 36.5mm (WDH) – and 2.4kg starting weight, this is a fully rugged system to rival a Panasonic Toughbook or Getac notebook, and its 13.3in panel is notably punchier than those in its rivals. You also benefit from Intel Core Ultra chips – first-generation, so no NPU – and exc...