Frankfurt  - Dell's latest laptop is designed to take a beating and can reportedly survive a drop off a table, even when the display is operating.

The Latitude E6400 XFR is billed as a fully ruggedized notebook, designed to withstand drops of up to 120 centimetres when shut down and falls of up to 90 centimetres while running.

Other features include a Core-2-Duo processor, a scratch-resistant cover and the ability to withstand extreme temperatures. The laptop sells for 3,290 euros (4,265 dollars). ---

New software provides missing sync between Mac and BlackBerry

Heidelberg, Germany (dpa) - Blackberries and Macs should soon be able to share data, thanks to the release of Version 2.0 of Missing Sync software.

Thus, computer users can now transfer pictures taken with their mobile device onto their Macintosh. Automatic synchronization via Bluetooth is another option, according to Application Systems, a distributor of the software.

The software can also be used to transfer iTunes play lists onto a BlackBerry or archive call lists. The software costs 44.99 euros (58 dollars). (dpa)