DT Research LT330 Rugged Laptop Purpose-Built for Mission-Critical Environments Review

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We got a chance to review the ultra-rugged Laptop from DT Research. Its an amazing laptop built for demanding workplaces. The built-in handle makes it great to carry anywhere you need to go or use it with. Dual removable batteries make it so you keep the power going through the workday. Rugged to withstand drops, knocks, spills etc. The DT Research LT300 series of convertible laptops are high-performance computers that run the Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise operating system on Intel® 10th Generation Core; i5 or i7 processors and have full-size, backlit keyboards. Models are available in three sizes of sunlight-readable, capacitive touch displays: 11.6 inch (LT320), 13.3 inch (LT330) and 15.6 inch (LT350); and include digital pen support. Unique 360 Convertible Design. Unlike other convertible laptops on the market, which require users to detach the keyboard in order to turn it into a tablet, the DT Research LT300 series laptops allow users to simply flip the display 360 degrees to the back of the keyboard – easily transforming the unit into a tablet. Testing the laptop we really loved it. Its rugged. One downside with both batteries it is heavy but worth it. Another downside is the non-removable handle which using in an office can be a bother. But having it for the mobile rugged aspect it works well. Highly recommend.

This innovative design makes the transition from laptop to tablet possible within confined or crowded spaces, such as a plane tail section or in an engine room. The LT300 convertible laptops have antimicrobial enclosures to control infection while also delivering military standard IP65-rated for water and dust resistance; MIL-STD-810G/H for shock and vibration protection; MIL-STD-461F for EMI and EMC tolerance; and HERO (Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) tested. The LT330 and LT350 models come standard with dual high capacity 11.4V, 5400mAh batteries that are hot-swappable for 24/7 operation. With a built-in smart card/CAC reader as well as optional IR/RGB front and back cameras for facial recognition, the LT300 series convertible laptops provide advanced identity verification for secure data access. Optional night vision supports viewing of MIL-STD-3009 class B NVIS mode, offering another layer of security for light-sensitive situations.

Some of the top features:

Unique Convertible Laptop Design – Transforms from a laptop with an 88 standard, full-size keyboard with multi-touch pad into a tablet by simply flipping the screen 360 degrees and closing it to the back of the keyboard.

Military Standard Rugged – IP65-rated for water and dust resistance; MIL-STD-810G/H for shock and vibration protection; MIL-STD-461F for EMI and EMC tolerance; and HERO (Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) tested. Temperature operation: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F), optional -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F); storage: -55°C to 70°C (-67°F to 158°F) and humidity 0% – 90% non-condensing. EPEAT certified and FCC Class B, CE, RoHS compliant.

Infection Control – Antimicrobial enclosures inhibit the spread of microorganisms, such as bacteria, on the surface of the units.

Interactive, Indoor-Outdoor, Night Vision Displays – 11.6”, 13.3” or 15.6” LED-backlight, high-brightness (1000 nits) sunlight readable screen with capacitive touch and digital pen support. Optional MIL-STD-3009 class B NVIS mode available for the 15.6” screen.

High Capacity Battery Life with Continuous Operation – The LT330 and LT350 laptops come standard with dual 11.4V,5400mAh or optional 11.4V,8000mAh batteries with modular design to easily replace the batteries with a hot-swappable battery pack. The LT320 comes standard with one 11.4V,5400mAh hot-swappable battery or optional 11.4V,8000mAh battery.

High Performance and Robust – Microsoft® Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise operating system runs Intel® 10th Generation Core™ i5 or i7 processors with a fanless, robust design. Dual SSD slots support up to 4TB with RAID 0/RAID 1. Dual RAM slots support up to 64GB.

Two-factor Authentication – Built-in smart card/CAC reader with NIST compliant BIOS available.

Network Communication – Built-in Intel® AX200 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1 LE and 4G LTE/AWS mobile broadband.

Optional Cameras – Front and back full-HD cameras with auto white balance and gain/exposure control enable facial recognition security.

Optional GNSS Module – U-blox M8N GNSS module.

The LT330 Rugged Laptop features the integration of a convertible 13.3” screen, an Intel® 10th Generation Core™ i processor, and a full-size keyboard. With a built-in smart card/CAC reader, the LT330 provides advanced identity verification for secure data access. The night vision option supports viewing MIL-STD-3009 class B NVIS mode, offering another layer of security for light-sensitive situations. Rated IP65, MIL-STD-810G, and MIL-STD-461F, and supporting a wide temperature range, the LT330 Rugged Laptop provides reliable operation in harsh, mission-critical environments.

Features
13.3” high-brightness (1000 nits) capacitive screen, digital pen support

Convertible screen, transforms from laptop to tablet

Intel® 10th Generation Core™ i5/i7 processor

Microsoft® Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise operating system

Backlit keyboard with multi-touch pad

Fanless, robust design

Built-in smart card/CAC reader (full-slot)

Dual SSD slots, support RAID 0/RAID 1

Dual RAM slots, up to 64GB

Dual hot-swappable batteries for 24/7 operation

Modular design to easily replace the SSD and batteries

Anti-microbial coating

IP65-rated for water and dust resistance

MIL-STD-810G for shock and vibration protection

MIL-STD-461F for EMI and EMC tolerance

HERO (Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance) certified

Major Options

4K (3840 x 2160) resolution screen

MIL-STD-3009 class B Night Vision screen

Front Full-HD camera

4G LTE/AWS

Major Options
4K (3840 x 2160) resolution screen
MIL-STD-3009 class B Night Vision screen
Front Full-HD camera
4G LTE/AWS
Specifications

SYSTEM
CPUIntel® Core™ i5-10210U, Quad-Core, 1.6GHz (up to 4.2GHz)
Intel® Core™ i7-10710U, 6-Core, 1.1GHz (up to 4.7GHz)
RAM8GB to 64GB (dual-slot)
Storage256GB to 4TB SSD
(dual-slot, supports quick release and RAID 0/RAID 1)
Operating SystemMicrosoft® Windows® 10 IoT Enterprise
Buttons1 power button, 2 programmable buttons, 2 brightness control buttons, 1 NVIS/Normal toggle
SpeakerBuilt-in speaker
DISPLAY
13.3” high-brightness (1000 nits) capacitive screen, digital pen support
Display Resolution1920 x 1080, or 3840 x 2160 (optional)
LuminanceStandard sunlight readable screen: 1000 nits

Optional night vision screen – daylight mode: 800 nits; NVIS mode: 0 to 20 nits. MIL-STD-3009 Class B compliant, providing clear readability of the display with naked eyes in dark environments and does not interfere with NVGs.
Contrast Ratio800 (typical)
Optical Response Time25 msec (typical)

KEYBOARD
KeysQWERTY, full row of F1 to F12 function keys
Keys for Windows shortcuts, media controls, screen brightness
BacklightYes
Touch PadMulti-touch

WIRELESS NETWORK INTERFACE
WLANWi-Fi 802.11ax, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz dual band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1
I/O PORTS
USB PortUSB 3.0 x 2, USB Type-C x 1 (for data transmitting, video-out, and charging)
EthernetEthernet 10/ 100/ 1000MB Base-T LAN
COM Port1
HDMI-out1
Audio Jack1 (3.5mm)
DC-in1
SD Card Reader1
Smart Card/CAC ReaderFull-slot, reads ISO 7816 T=0, T=1; 1.8/3/5V smart card
Kensington Lock1

MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
AC/DC AdapterInput: 100-240V AC; Output: 19V DC, 3.42A
Battery PackHot swappable battery, 11.4V, 5400mAh x 2
Hot swappable battery, 11.4V, 8000mAh (optional) x 2
EnclosureABS + PC plastics and magnesium-aluminum alloy with anti-microbial coating
Dimensions (H x W x D)1.5 x 14.8 x 10.5 in / 39.2 x 376 x 265.5 mm
Weight8.95 lbs/ 4.06kg
Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) TestingYes
DurabilityIP65, MIL-STD-810G/H and MIL-STD-461F certified
RegulatoryFCC Class B, CE, RoHS compliant
TemperatureOperation: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F), optional -30°C to 60°C (-22°F to 140°F)
Storage: -55°C to 70°C (-67°F to 158°F)
Humidity0% – 90% non-condensing

MAJOR OPTIONS SPECS
CAMERAFront Full-HD camera with auto white balance and gain/exposure control
MOBILE BROADBAND4G LTE/AWS