April 2018

Winmate presents next generation 10.1-inch rugged Windows tablet
Several years ago, Winmate was among the first to introduce a state-of-the-art rugged Windows tablet, the 10.1-inch M101B, geared towards users demanding future-oriented design and technology that was on par, or ahead of, with what was available in the consumer media tablet space. The just released Winmate M101P represents a thorough tech update to the company's bestseller, offering higher performance, USB 3.0 Type C, a brighter display, dual microphones and faster wireless communication. [See description, analysis and specs of the Winmate M101P] -- Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2018 by chb

Panasonic introduces a fully rugged tablet with integrated Intel® RealSense 3D camera to capture images on the move
Panasonic today announced the fully rugged Panasonic Toughpad FZ-M1 tablet with integrated Intel® RealSense 3D camera designed to measure and process 3D dimensions on the go. The solution, launched today at Hannover Messe in Germany, is ideal for use in a wide range of industry applications including warehouse space optimisation, plant and asset maintenance, wound monitoring in healthcare and crime scene and insurance claim photos. The handy 7" Panasonic FZ-M1 with Intel® RealSense D410 camera is a Windows-based rugged tablet that allows field workers to take and process accurate 3D measurement on the spot and use the images with other line of business applications. [See Panasonic press release] -- Posted Monday, April 23, 2018 by chb

Full review: Panasonic Toughbook 33
You thought traditional fully-rugged, full-size laptops would never change, but with the Toughbook 33 Panasonic took the next step. Paying homage to the tablet trend and trusting advanced technology to make the move from all-in-one laptop to a fully detachable 2-in-1 hybrid work, Panasonic did it. The Toughbook 33 is a state-of-the-art 12-inch high-res hybrid that can be a Intel Kaby Lake-powered 3.4 lbs rugged tablet, or a fully functional laptop thanks to a very well integrated keyboard part with extra ports and functionality. How well does it all work? See for yourself. [See full review of the Panasonic Toughbook 33] -- Posted Wednesday, April 18, 2018 by chb

Trimble announces new field solutions for land and construction surveying
Trimble announced the Trimble TSC7 Controller, a new field solution for land and civil construction surveyors. The TSC7, combined with specialized software, defines the next generation of data collection and computing for mobile workers. The Trimble TSC7 brings powerful enhancements to the field and was designed based on customer feedback. It provides a tablet experience with a physical keyboard and a sunlight readable 7-inch touchscreen. Front- and rear-facing cameras allow users to video conference their office from the field for on-the-job support, and capture high definition videos and images that provide valuable context to their data and clients. [See Trimble press release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 18, 2018 by chb

Estone Technology releases two new Android powered tablets
Estone Technology will release two new rugged tablet PCs, featuring Android operating systems, and the durability and usability the public has come to expect from Estone Technology products. The 8-inch MJ-80 and 10-in ML-100 Android tablets are specialized for medical and industrial rugged duty, respectively, but are more than flexible enough to meet the demands of almost any industry. Both have endured MIL-STD-810G Ruggedness testing, and are rated IP65 waterproof, have an extremely durable optically-bonded screen, and are equipped to go almost anywhere. [See Estone Technology press release] -- Posted Tuesday, April 17, 2018 by chb

Rugged Tablet PC provider MobileDemand introduces industry-first mobile dimensioning system
MobileDemand has introduced an industry-first, mobile dimensioning system across the MobileDemand rugged tablet product line. By integrating the Intel® RealSenseTM Depth Camera D415 with MobileDemand's Family of Rugged Tablets, MobileDemand can now provide businesses in the transportation, supply chain management, logistics, shipping, warehouse industries and more with the ability to quickly, automatically, and accurately acquire dimensions, and calculate volumes and dimensional weights of boxes and pallets. [See MobileDemand press release] -- Posted Thursday, April 12, 2018 by chb

DT Research introduces first purpose-built rugged tablet with scientific-grade GNSS
DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT301T Rugged RTK Tablet (DT301T-RTK), a lightweight military-grade tablet that is purpose-built for GIS mapping applications with Real Time Kinematic (RTK) satellite navigation used to enhance the precision of position data derived from satellite-based positioning systems. This unique tablet enables 3D Point Cloud creation with centimeter-level accuracy — meeting the high standards required for scientific-grade evidence in court. [See DT research press release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 11, 2018 by chb