At just over half an inch in thickness, the Dell Latitude Z will surely be the thinnest laptop on the block, but what really sets it apart are its features like wireless charging and wireless docking station. The notebook can be charged by placing it on a special stand that creates an inductive charging field, eliminating the need for a power cord completely, charging it at the same speed as a conventional cord. The wireless docking station supports any USB device and features sockets for audio jacks and placing the big Z within 9 feet of the station will give users wireless access to these devices. Dell has also put in a secondary motherboard with an ARM processor, a WiFi chip, and a graphics card running Linux to give users basic tools like email, browsing, and even VPN networking, and conserves battery power to run up to 48 hours.

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