PC Magazine - 09.2019

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The iPad Pro, with a very slightly larger (12.9-inch) display, also has a lower
resolution than those two competitors (2,732 by 2,048 pixels), but it can adjust
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Latitude 7200 2-in-1. This results in noticeably smoother interactions with
onscreen elements, especially when scrolling and switching between apps, or
drawing with an active digital stylus. (Like the Apple Pencil, the Dell Premium
Active Pen is an optional extra.)


If the Latitude 7200 2-in-1’s display is slightly behind the pack, its physical
security features and port selection are anything but. This tablet is bristling with
connectivity options, including two USB Type C ports, one of which is used for
charging the battery, and both of which can support Thunderbolt 3 speeds.
There’s also a headphone jack, a slot for a physical locking cable to secure the
tablet in public areas, a USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A port, and even a full-size SD card
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outshines both the iPad Pro (with its single USB-C port) and the Surface Pro 6
(which includes a USB 3.0 port but lacks USB-C or Thunderbolt 3).


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reader is a nice alternative to face recognition sign-ins. Many policies don’t
allow this, however. For better security, you can equip a Latitude 7200 2-in-1
with either a contact or contactless SmartCard reader and issue physical cards
to your employees to let them log in.

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