June 2021

Juniper Systems introduced the Cedar™ CT8X2, the latest in the company's Cedar line of rugged tablets. The next-gen version of the current CT8 tablet offers increased processing power, RAM, and storage, all running on the Android 10 operating system. The CT8X2 offers all this and retains the powerful GNSS/GPS functionality of the CT8 at the same affordable price point. [See Juniper Get Rugged blog entry on the new Cedar CT8X2 and read our description, analysis and specs of the Juniper Cedar CT8X2]

Durabook introduces U11 fully rugged 2-in-1 tablet with innovative detachable rugged keyboard
Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, introduced its enhanced 2-in-1 rugged computing solution with the addition of a versatile, innovative keyboard to its popular U11 rugged tablet. This 2-in-1 computing solution is specifically designed to increase productivity and add flexibility to individuals working in jobs that continually go from an office to a field setting or vice versa. It adds up to three USB 3.2 Gen 1 interfaces, including options for one HDMI port and one LAN port (USB Type A connector). This 2-in-1 computing solution comes with one of the first detachable keyboards designed and tested to MIL-STD 810H shock and vibration and IP65 ingress specifications. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 30, 2021 by chb

Getac debuts next gen F110, industry's uncompromised fully rugged tablet
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged technology today announced the launch of its next generation F110 fully rugged tablet featuring across the board improvements and innovations in processing speed, multi-tasking ability, high-level graphics and mapping capability, display brightness and daylight readability, mass storage operations, network connectivity, durability and ergonomics. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Monday, June 28, 2021 by chb

Durabook's rugged tablets deployed by the Chino Valley Police Department
Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announced today that the Chino Valley Police Department in Arizona has successfully deployed its R11 rugged tablets. Over the past five years, the Chino Valley Police Department has deployed Durabook R11s in different vehicles used by police officers. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 23, 2021 by chb

Review: Winmate M900Q8 rugged Android tablet
Wile Android has a dominant global marketshare in smartphones, the situation is different when it comes to tablets. The Winmate M900 Series is one of the few available 8-inch fully-rugged tablet platforms that can be had in both Android and Windows 10 versions. We examined the Android version, the M900Q8, and found it to be a handy, versatile and nearly indestructible workhorse for any number of field, data collection, logistics and vehicular applications. [See review of the Winmate M900Q8 8-inch rugged Android tablet] -- Posted Monday, June 21, 2021 by chb

Full review: RuggON CHASER — Rugged vehicle monitor enables desktop experience for connected smartphones and tablets
With the CHASER rugged touch monitor, RuggON seeks to serve a new mobile computing paradigm that includes the by now ubiquitous smartphone. Everyone has one, and smartphones are increasingly used on the job. So instead of keeping smartphones and the more traditional tablets and laptops separate, the CHASER monitor serves as a common hub, one where the smartphone has its own desktop and apps run in windows. RuggedPCReview examined this compelling and future-oriented concept in detail [See full review of the RuggON CHASER rugged monitor and usage scenarios] -- Posted Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by chb

JLT Mobile Computers announces next generation version of its fully rugged slim and light 10-inch Android tablet
JLT Mobile, a leading developer of computers for demanding environments, announces the launch of the Android™ 9 based next generation MT3010A™ tablet computer. With its small 10-inch form factor and light weight, the fully rugged tablet is ideal for deployment in markets such as warehousing, logistics, food and beverage, transportation, and ports. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Tuesday, June 8, 2021 by chb

MobileDemand launches the first NTEP certified, truly mobile 3D parcel dimensioning system
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets and mobile computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced the launch of xDIM™ Mobile Dimensioning Software, the first absolute mobile, patented 3D dimensioning software for cuboidal parcels. xDIM, powered by 4DMobile, quickly and accurately captures measurements with a simple point-and-click, wherever the box is located. The innovative cloud-based application provides rich data via a user-friendly dashboard that integrates with a myriad of enterprise resource management systems for deeper business analytics. With successful completion of the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) evaluation qualifies xDIM as Legal for Trade, meaning it is legally approved for establishing cost for services or hire on the basis of measurement. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 3, 2021 by chb