May 2019

GPS is everywhere today, and it's accurate enough for most consumer applications. Professionals, however, often need better accuracy than the 15-25 feet consumer tech can provide. This used to be quite expensive (and still is if true survey-grade accuracy is needed), but there are now dedicated sub-meter GNSS receivers that can bring remarkable accuracy to handhelds and tablets. One such device is Juniper Systems' Geode ((US$1,400), that we're examining and explaining in detail. [See full review of the Juniper Systems Geode sub-meter GNSS receiver]

Intel 10th generation Core processors introduced, sort of
At Computex 2019 in Taipei, Intel introduced the 10th generation of Core processors, codenamed "Ice Lake." The 10nm Ice Lake platform brings the first really new micro architecture, codenamed "Sunny Cove" since the 6th generation "Skylake" platform. It includes new transistor technology that can accelerate AI applications as well as leveraging machine learning. There's a new graphics engine and integrated Thunderbolt 3. Initial processors will be for mobile applications with TDPs of 9, 15 and 28 watts, and up to four cores/eight threads. These will come in two chip packages, a tiny one for Y-Series processors and a slightly larger one for U-Series chips. Intel has not announced actual chips yet. [See Intel media release] -- Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2019 by chb

Winmate's M101M8 rugged Android tablet now SOTI MobiControl certified
Winmate is pleased to announce that the 10.1-inch M101M8 Rugged Android tablet is now certified to be compatible with SOTI Mobicontrol. SOTI, the world's leading software provider for mobile device management allows users to manage and secure enterprise mobile devices through MobiControl. Authorized corporate IT managers or individuals can access/control/track/manage all enterprise owned M101M8 units over-the-air to give remote control and support at anytime, anywhere. -- Posted Thursday, May 23, 2019 by chb

Android Contemplations 2019
RuggedPCReview.com editor-in-chief Conrad Blickenstorfer presents thoughts on the current state and future of Android, especially in the rugged space, based both on personal experiences as well as numerous Android product and status reviews going back to Android's very beginnings. [Read Android contemplations 2019] -- Posted Monday, May 20, 2019 by chb

Review: Juniper System's Cedar CT8 rugged Android tablet
There are jobs that require the absolutely most rugged mobile computing equipment available, at a price. For many other jobs, however, customers seek budget-friendly solutions that balance ruggedness with cost. Juniper Systems has both an ultra-rugged line and also their budget-friendly Cedar-branded handhelds and tablets. We've reviewed Juniper's US$999 8-inch Cedar CT8 rugged Android 8.1 tablet and found much to like. It's tough, quick, handy, has a replaceable battery, very good cameras and GNSS, and can be expanded via bolt-on attachments. [See description, analysis and specs of the Cedar CT8 by Juniper Systems.] -- Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2019 by chb