Dell’s new 2-in-1 laptop just went on sale. But
what’s most interesting about it is that it’s the first 2-in-1 computer to
support wireless charging. That is, if you shell out the extra US$ 550 it costs to
get the 7285’s wireless charging keyboard accessory and the charging mat that
goes along with it (keyboard only will set you back US$ 380, the charging mat is US$ 200). Mind you, the tablet computer is already pretty steep starting at US$ 1200.
While the tablet itself doesn’t actually charge
wirelessly, you’ll need to have the 2-in-1 docked to the wireless-compatible
keyboard. In addition, Dell says that the charging pad is not designed to be
used on metal surfaces.
In fact, if you want to use the computer on a metal
surface, you’ll need to use a non-metal stand that would raise the base at
least 50mm (almost 2 inches). Perhaps wireless charging isn’t the most
practical (or cost effective) method of charging on the Latitude 7285 2-in-1.
The Dell Latitude 7285 starts at US$ 1200 with a
Core-i5-7Y54 and 128GB of internal storage. 8GB of RAM and a 12-inch display
really push the entry-level specs.
