Introducing the Winmate D140 rugged tablet series
Winmate Inc., a global leader in rugged computing solutions, proudly announces the launch of the D140 Rugged Tablet Series, designed to empower industries with advanced technology, exceptional durability, and seamless functionality. Engineered to perform in demanding environments, the D140 is the ultimate solution for industrial applications, offering cutting-edge features that enhance productivity and efficiency. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 16, 2025 by chb
Getac's next generation ZX10 is the lightest 10-inch fully rugged tablet currently available on the market
Getac Technology Corporation (Getac), a leading provider of rugged computing and mobile video solutions, today announced the launch of its next generation ZX10 10-inch fully rugged Android tablet, which combines lightweight design with powerful AI-ready performance and intuitive Android functionality for exceptional performance in the field. The next generation ZX10 is intended for professionals working in industries such as public safety, utilities, and transportation and logistics, who need devices they can trust in the challenging environments and scenarios they encounter daily. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, January 14, 2025 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Getac F110 -- 7th gen of a classic
The Getac F110 is a fully rugged Windows 11 based high-performance tablet computer with a 11.6-inch capacitive multi-touch display. The F110 can be used as a tablet or, in conjunction with an optional detachable keyboard, as a laptop computer. Now in its 7th generation, Getac's rugged thin & light 11.6-inch tablet goes Raptor Lake (Intel 13th generation CORE), ups speed, versatility, usability and security. [See full review of the Getac F110 G7] -- Posted Friday, October 4, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: DTResearch DT302RP rugged tablet
Slim, light, and technologically up-to-date, the new 10-inch rugged Windows 11 tablet from DT Research checks all the boxes of what a modern tablet computer for use in health care and a wide range of other vertical markets should be. And with an optional magnetically detachable keyboard, the DT302RP becomes a hybrid 2-in-1 device that can instantly provide full laptop functionality. What's not to like? [See full review of the DTResearch DT302RP rugged 10-inch Windows tablet] -- Posted Wednesday, October 2, 2024 by chb
REVIEW: Conker NS65 full Windows 11 handheld
There aren't too many 6.5-inch phablets that run full Windows 11. The Conker NS65 is one of them. It has a bright 720 x 1600 pixel touch display with perfect viewing angles, which makes it easily readable outdoors. A Honeywell scanner makes it suitable for serious data collection work. And its performance, while not at the Intel Core level, is far ahead of what one could expect from anemic earlier Atom-powered rugged Windows handhelds or tablets. The NS65 also convinces with good cameras, solid build, a replaceable battery, and good ergonomics. We're impressed. [Read review of the Conker NS65 rugged Windows 11 handheld -- Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by chb
DT Research's DT312RP advances rugged tablet design to be thinner, lighter, and top-performing
DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, announced the DT312RP rugged tablet, a tablet innovated to be thinner, lighter, and exceptionally powerful for demanding environments. The 312RP offers a 11.6" high-bright capacitive touch screen, 13th generation Intel Core™ i5/i7 processors for powerful operation, and Microsoft® Windows® 10/11 IoT Enterprise operating system for seamless integration with a wide range of systems and applications. [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 25, 2024 by chb
Getac blog: How rugged technology vertical integration can improve officer safety
The Getac USA blog recently featured an article by Scott Worley discussing how vertically integrated manufacturing of rugged technology can deliver significant performance benefits to end users in many segments. Rugged tablets, laptops and video technology have become essential tools for law enforcement, offering critical support in communications, situational awareness, and emergency management. [See How rugged technology vertical integration can improve officer safety] -- Posted Thursday, September 12, 2024 by chb
VDC Research: AutoID & Rugged Mobile 2024 Quarterly Trackers
VDC reports that with market performance generally down in 2023, some product segments are showing signs of rebounding. Global Q2 Year-over-Year revenue performance yielded the following results across some of the key product segments: Rugged Handheld Computers: up 9.9%; Rugged Tablets: up 4.6%; Handheld Scanners: down 15.8%; Mobile Printers: down 1.2%; and Stationary Printers: down 5.2%. [Preview Rugged Mobile Devices, Handheld Barcode Scanners, Mobile Thermal Label Printers, Stationary Thermal Label Printers] -- Posted Wednesday, September 11, 2024 by chb
Global Telecom to launch Titan5100 with UScellular: Advancing 5G performance and the customer experience
Global Telecom Engineering is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its groundbreaking Titan5100 device for UScellular customers later in 2024. This advanced device has undergone rigorous testing and has demonstrated exceptional performance, enhanced 5G speed, increased network capacity, seamless installation, consistent 5G signal, and weather-resistant design. [See Global Telecom Engineering media release] -- Posted Thursday, August 29, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Juniper Systems Mesa Pro
Juniper Systems' Mesa Pro 10-inch fully rugged Intel Core processor-powered high-performance Windows tablet represents a strong new contender that's meeting the established rugged tablet competition head-on. And Juniper's traditional customers now can look to Juniper Systems not just for handhelds, but also for their full-size rugged tablet needs. See our full, detailed review of the Juniper Mesa Pro. -- Posted Monday, August 12, 2024 by chb
MobileDemand: Real world protection for enterprise Lenovo devices
Expand the Lenovo Tab K11 tablet's capabilities with the durable construction, mobility features and nearly unlimited mounting solutions of a rugged MobileDemand xCase, delivering unparalleled durability and protection. The Lenovo Tab K11, combined with the exceptional protection of and add-on capabilities of the xCase, enables frontline workers to take enterprise devices into more industries than ever before. {See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024 by chb
Getac's next generation F110 delivers new levels of performance, efficiency and reliability to field professionals
Getac Getac today launched the next generation F110 tablet, which combines fully rugged reliability with a host of powerful new upgrades for exceptional performance and efficiency in the field. Getac's flagship F110 model has long been at the forefront of rugged tablet design, making it incredibly popular with customers across multiple sectors and industries. The new F110 builds on this legacy, offering upgraded processing power, brightness, and connectivity, alongside excellent energy efficiency, for full-shift performance in a variety of challenging indoor/outdoor working environments. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024 by chb
Trimble releases top-tier R980 GNSS system delivering greater work productivity for geospatial professionals
Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) has introduced the Trimble R980 GNSS system, the newest addition to its Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver portfolio. Building upon premium features available on Trimble's latest receiver models, including the Trimble ProPoint® positioning engine, the new R980 adds several new elements including upgraded communication capabilities to support uninterrupted field operations. [See Trimble media review] -- Posted Thursday, June 27, 2024 by chb
Getac's next generation K120 tablet enables customers across the rugged industries to meet their digital transformation goals
Getac today announced the launch of its next generation K120 tablet, a highly versatile, fully rugged digital solution for professionals who need reliable technology in a diverse range of operational scenarios. The next gen K120 is ideally suited to industries such as public safety, manufacturing, and utilities, where digital devices have become essential daily tools, but are regularly subjected to accidental knocks and drops, spillages and inclement weather, all in the line of duty. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, June 26, 2024 by chb
DT Research blog: Maximizing military efficiency with rugged tablets
The DT Research Rugged Tech Talk blog is an excellent and frequently updated resource that explains the productive use of ruggedized technology in numerous fields and industries. This one highlights how in today's digital age, rugged tablets are emerging as valuable assets in getting military branches cyber-ready, offering plenty of ways to enhance military data management practices across various operational domains. [See Maximizing military efficiency: leveraging rugged tablets for data management excellence] -- Posted Thursday, May 30, 2024 by chb
Case Study: Empowering Antarctic Research Expedition with Rugged Windows Tablet
Do rugged tablets have what it takes to handle the Antarctic? RuggedPCReview's Carol Cotton took along an ultra-rugged 8-inch Juniper Systems Mesa 4 Windows tablet as part of her gear on a two week Antarctic research expedition by an all-female science team. [See Case Study: Empowering Antarctic Research Expedition with Rugged Windows Tablet] -- Posted Wednesday, May 29, 2024 by chb
Durabook -- Why ATEX certification is key for safely using tablets in explosive environments
What do oil/gas refineries, cement plants, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and flour mills have in common? They're all workplaces where something as simple as static electricity can ignite gases, vapors, dust, and other airborne substances into a deadly fireball. Durabook explains why ATEX certification is important, and how its is implemented in the company's R8-EX and U11-EX rugged Windows 11 tablets. [Read Why ATEX certification is key for safely using tablets in explosive environments] -- Posted Wednesday, May 22, 2024 by chb
Havis introduces rugged docking stations for Zebra ET80 and ET85 12-inch tablets
Havis, the foremost provider of rugged mounting and docking solutions, proudly unveils its latest innovation: Rugged Docking Stations for Zebra ET8X 12" Tablets (DS-ZEB-400 Series). Engineered to excel in the harshest environments, these cutting-edge docking solutions cater to the unique needs of industries such as energy and utilities, public safety, and warehousing. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Friday, May 17, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Juniper Systems Mesa 4
With the Mesa 4, Juniper Systems offers a compact touch computer that has a larger screen than even the biggest smartphones, but still is smaller and lighter than most rugged tablets. It brings full Windows 11 power and functionality into the field, has plenty of battery power, and is virtually indestructible. In our detailed review, we found the Juniper Mesa 4 a true tool for the job, eminently practical, and designed and built to survive the daily grind and hazards. [See full review of the Juniper Mesa 4] -- Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by chb
Winmate introduces Robot Control Stations
Winmate, a global provider of rugged computing and industrial automation solutions, announced the release of its newest Robotics Control Station. With display sizes ranging from 8”, 10.1” and 15.6”, the remote controller offers high performance and reliability, as well as high-res displays, ruggedized construction, and seamless integration capabilities. [See Winmate's Robot Control Stations] -- Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2024 by chb
Zebra Technologies unveils new solutions at automate 2024, advancing the connected factory
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced new solutions to further enable manufacturers to boost visibility, optimize quality and augment the workforce to operate as a connected factory. Zebra will highlight its expanded portfolio of industrial automation solutions at Automate 2024, Booth 1407 at McCormick Place, May 6-9 in Chicago. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Monday, May 6, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: DT Research DT301Y rugged 10-inch tablet
With the DT301Y version of its DT301 thin-and-light rugged Windows tablet platform, DT Research offers a versatile state-of-the-art tablet and 2-in-1 computing tool that's tough enough for in numerous vertical markets that require more durability and resistance to harsh environmental conditions than consumer tablets can provide, even if they are in a case. An optional desktop dock provides dual DisplayPort outputs capable of 4K UHD resolution, four USB ports, and RJ45 LAN. [See FULL REVIEW: DT Research DT301Y rugged 10-inch tablet] -- Posted Monday, April 29, 2024 by chb
MobileDemand Rugged xCase for newly released Microsoft Surface Pro 10
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets, cases, and mobile all-in-one computing solutions for enterprise productivity, announced today the launch of the rugged xCase for the new Microsoft Surface Pro 10® tablet. The xCase features optional integrated add-ons including a Honeywell® high performance barcode scanner and MagTek® iDynamo 6 payment device.. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Thursday, April 25, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Getac V110 G7 rugged convertible
The 7th generation Getac V110, introduced 2023, provides a series of tech and functionality updates to Getac's convertible notebook that can also be used as a tablet. Long appreciated for its slender and for a fully rugged machine lightweight design, its responsive capacitive multi-touch screen, the very good full-scale keyboard, and the availability of an active digitizer pen for precision operations, the updated V110 includes, among other tweaks, Intel 12th gen "Alder Lake" processor technology and glove-touch capability. [See full review of the Getac V110 G7] -- Posted Monday, April 22, 2024 by chb
RuggON unveils Iridium satellite-connected tablet
RuggON, a leading manufacturer of rugged computing solutions for harsh environments (part of Ubiqconn Technology, Inc.) today introduced the Iridium Connected™ PX501, a powerful and rugged tablet that provides truly global, reliable connectivity. With its special antenna and built-in satellite module, the PX501 offers extreme connectivity in extreme environments — giving you the option of connecting to 5G, WiFi 6E, and the Iridium® satellite network. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by chb
u-blox launches new GNSS platform for enhanced positioning accuracy in urban environments
u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced F10, the company’s first dual-band GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite Systems) platform combining L1 and L5 bands to offer enhanced multipath resistance and meter-level positioning accuracy. The platform caters to urban mobility applications, such as aftermarket telematics and micromobility. [See u-blox media release] -- Posted Thursday, March 28, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Getac ZX80 rugged 8-inch Android tablet
There aren't many competent state-of-the-art fully rugged small Android tablets around, the kind that have what it takes to hold up in the field and get the job done. The new 8-inch Getac ZX80 is one of them. The ZX80 comes with 12GB of RAM, and can be equipped with 4G/5G LTE, external antenna pass-throughs, NFC, and an industrial-grade barcode reader. In our testing, the ZX80 ran 16-1/2 hours on a charge. It also has the brightest display of any available rugged Android tablet we tested, and scored the overall highest rugged Android tablet performance benchmark results we've seen in our lab. [See full review of the Getac ZX80 rugged Android tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: MobileDemand xTablet T1175
MobileDemand has long been known as a supplier of budget-priced rugged tablets for certain markets. But now the company is reaching higher: their new 10-inch xTablet T1175 is not only MobileDemand's most powerful tablet offering but for now also one of the most powerful rugged tablets currently available, period. RuggedPCReview.com examined the T1185 in detail and found much to like. [See full review of the MobileDemand xTablet T1175] -- Posted Wednesday, March 13, 2024 by chb
DT Research 6-inch and 8-inch rugged tablets deliver scanning and tag reading for asset and inventory management
DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the company's DT362DN (6- inch) and DT382DN (8-inch) rugged tablets for ultra mobile computing in the office, warehouse, and field. The DT362DN and DT382DN handhelds run the Microsoft® Windows® 11 IoT Enterprise operating system for flexible integration with existing applications and systems. The powerful Intel® Core® i3-N300 8-Core processor (up to 3.80 GHz) and 16GB of RAM provide ample workload support. With features and options such as RFID and NFC readers, barcode scanners, GPS, Smartcard/CAC reader, and cameras, these tablets streamline data collection for asset and inventory management and mission-critical projects. [See DT Research media release] -- Posted Monday, March 11, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet
Sometimes, what you need on the job is a handy, lightweight, high-performance rugged Windows 11 tablet, and the 2.25-pound 10-inch Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet perfectly fills that role. Combining speed, a very bright display, full shift-plus battery life and commendable versatility with Dell's significant corporate capabilities and services, there's an awful lot to like. [See full review of the Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet] -- Posted Monday, March 4, 2024 by chb
Getac enhances its range of versatile Android devices with launch of AI-ready tablet
Getac today announced the launch of the AI-ready ZX80, a brand new 8-inch fully rugged tablet, powered by the versatile Android operating system. The announcement expands and diversifies Getac's portfolio of Android devices, giving customers in industries such as utilities, manufacturing, and transportation even more choice when selecting rugged solutions to solve day-to-day challenges and boost productivity and efficiency. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by chb
Durabook expands rugged tablet portfolio with ATEX-certified models for explosive environments
Durabook today announced the availability of two rugged tablet models specifically designed for use in locations where gases, vapors, dust, and other substances create a significant risk of explosion. The new Durabook R8-EX and U11-EX Windows 11 tablets are certified to meet the European Union's ATmosphères EXplosibles (ATEX) Zone 2/22 certification, meaning they can be used in environments where potential ignition sources include lightning strikes, stray currents, static electricity, open flames, and mechanically generated sparks. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by chb
DT Research's DT302RP transforms rugged tablet design for peak performance in field environments
DT Research, a leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced the DT302RP rugged tablet, which elevates the standards for rugged tablets designed for field environments. Set to be showcased February 27-29, 2024 at DISTRIBUTECH International in DT Research's booth 3174, the DT302RP redefines the landscape of rugged computing and introduces a suite of cutting-edge features designed to elevate the dynamic demands of field professionals in harsh environments. [See DTResearch media release] -- Posted Monday, February 26, 2024 by chb
MobileDemand launches value-priced, 2-in-1 xTablet Flex 12B for rugged enterprise productivity
MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets, cases, and mobile all-in-one computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced the launch of the xTablet Flex 12B, the fourth generation in the Windows®-based Flex range. The new 12.6-inch xTablet Flex 12B complements the 10-inch xTablet Flex 10B, MobileDemand's best-selling rugged tablet. The xTablet Flex 12B presents a rugged, yet thin and lightweight, tablet and keyboard solution that balances performance at a competitive price point, delivering unparalleled flexibility for frontline workers. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Friday, February 23, 2024 by chb
Havis, Inc. and Farmwave Pioneer AI solutions for harvest optimization
Havis, Inc. is proud to play a crucial role alongside Farmwave in revolutionizing agriculture technology, particularly in vision artificial intelligence for harvest loss. Since 2019, Farmwave has been dedicated to bringing AI to the field, and our partnership underscores the pivotal role our docking stations play in supporting this endeavor. Farmwave's visionary artificial intelligence software operates autonomously, continuously monitoring harvest loss in real-time without interrupting the process. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Monday, February 12, 2024 by chb
Durabook predicts rugged device trends for 2024
Identifying emerging opportunities within the rugged technology sector is always a guessing game, but leading manufacturer of rugged mobile devices have unique insights into the trends that will likely dominate the market for the year ahead. Durabook is sharing their predictions for trends in 2024. [See Durabook predicts rugged device trends for 2024] -- Posted Wednesday, January 31, 2024 by chb
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