Getac has today announced the launch of its new K120-ANSI fully-rugged tablet, delivering unparalleled levels of safety and performance to employees operating in hazardous working environments. The K120-ANSI features an 8th generation Intel® Core i5 and i7 Quad-core CPU for maximum performance, even when using multiple applications simultaneously. A 12.5" full HD widescreen display offers ultimate versatility, while LumiBond sunlight readable technology with rain and glove touch capability ensures screen visibility (1200 nits of brightness) and productivity in even the most extreme conditions. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 28, 2019 by chb
Estone Technology: Review samples of MJ-80 Android powered rugged tablet now available
Estone Technology several months ago announced the upcoming release of our 8", Android Powered tablet platform for Rugged/Medical applications. We are pleased to announce that the MJ-80 tablet platform is now complete and that samples are available for evaluation. Evaluation samples can be requested by contacting Estone Technology for further information. [See Estone Technology media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2019 by chb
Juggernaut.Case ruggedizes commercial smartphones for law enforcement
Juggernaut, LLC today announced the deployment of its ruggedized Juggernaut.Case for law enforcement and other first responders. With over 45,000 cases already fielded for military use, law enforcement agencies can now embrace this technology while protecting life, property and evidence in often hazardous environments. The Juggernaut.Case IMPCT is a ruggedized polymer case designed to protect Apple and Samsung smartphones from drops and impact (MIL-STD-810G-rated). [See Juggernaut media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2019 by chb
Winmate updates 13.3-inch rugged tablet
In its latest newsletter, Winmate announced it has refreshed the M133 series 13.3-inch rugged tablet PC with a performance update, upgrading the CPU to a 7th generation Intel “Kaby Lake” Core i5-7200U processor. The new M133K offers the larger screen size of a laptop in a tablet form factor for increased visibility and computing possibilities. The fully rugged M133K is capable of being deployed for use in demanding environments such as automotive manufacturing and vehicle diagnostics in workshops. [See Winmate newsletter] -- Posted Thursday, March 21, 2019 by chb
JLT Mobile Computers further increases worker productivity with StayLinked Terminal Emulation — The most reliable and secure TE solution for mobile devices
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, today announced a new partnership with StayLinked, the leader in modern terminal emulation (TE) systems. To address the increasing need for reliable operations in challenging network environments, JLT is working closely together with StayLinked and provides the best terminal emulation solution with its mobile computers to customers around the world. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 14, 2019 by chb
Frontier Preceision helps customers start GIS programs using Juniper rugged gear
Business partnerships are essential in helping move the rugged handheld, data collection, and GIS solutions industries forward. Together Juniper Systems and Frontier Precision offer customers across various industries the tools and support they need to complete their jobs. Frontier is currently featuring promotions that make it easy for any organization new to GIS, or ones looking to expand current GIS operations, get started faster and with the support that they need. It’s important that the customer feel comfortable with the equipment they are purchasing. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 7, 2019 by chb
New: Estone Technology MR-100 highly customizable 10.1-inch rugged OEM tablet
Estone Technology's mission is to provide premier OEM/ODM solutions focused on tablet and Panel PC products. This includes highly configurable tablet platforms such as the MR-100, a rugged 10.1-inch design available with various operating systems, configurations, and levels of performance. The Estone MR-100 is specialized for light industrial duty, but suitable for deployment in almost any industry. [See description, analysis and specs of the Estone Technology MJ-100] -- Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2019 by chb
Grayson County Sheriff Office depends on Durabook R11 tablet for reliable in-vehicle computing
Durabook Americas, Inc., the North American subsidiary of Twinhead International Corporation, has released a case study highlighting the deployment of Durabook R11 rugged tablets by the Grayson County Sheriff Office. Located North of Dallas, Grayson County Texas covers approximately 980 square miles, has many bumpy unpaved roads, extreme temperatures in winter and summer, and rural locations where connectivity can be difficult. Despite the challenging conditions, officers rely on the Durabook device to access their criminal justice software, records management solutions, computer-aided dispatch system, in-car and body camera devices, cloud applications and more. [See Durabook Americas media release] -- Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2019 by chb
Trimble's dynamic 2019 lineup of rugged handhelds and tablets
Trimble's Mobile Computing Solutions Division has been busy as of late, adding three major new field productivity handhelds and tablets over the last few months. The 7-inch Yuma 7 brings Windows 10 performance into the field, the Ranger 7 does the same in an innovative form factor with keyboard handle, and the Nomad 5 handheld brings Android to the party. All three can accommodate Trimble's EMPOWER expansion and customization modules. [See a detailed overview of Trimble's 2019 lineup] -- Posted Tuesday, March 5, 2019 by chb
RuggON announces Rextorm PX501 with boosted performance
RuggON announced an enhanced edition Rextorm PX501 fully rugged 10.1-inch Windows tablet for challenging tasks in demanding environments. Besides the original model with the Intel 7th Generation Core i5-7300U, RuggON gives customers one more choice of processor — the Intel 8th Generation Core i5-8250U — to ensure top performance with no compromise in the field. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Monday, March 4, 2019 by chb