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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

The Mesa® 4 Rugged Tablet by Juniper Systems is now available and shipping worldwide
Juniper Systems is excited to announce that the all-new Mesa® 4 Rugged Tablet running Windows 11 is now available and shipping worldwide. The Mesa 4 brings mobile workers the computing power they need while providing the rugged protection their work environment demands. Featuring performance upgrades across all its major internal components when compared to the Mesa 3, Mesa 4 allows workers to take their office anywhere. Like Juniper Systems' other products, Mesa 4 was designed and units are assembled in the USA. [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 18, 2024 by chb

RuggON to introduce military-grade rugged UAV Ground Control System at CES 2024
RuggON, an international maker of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced today it will be introducing its new Ground Control System (GCS) for controlling UAVs at CES® 2024. The system, built around the company's popular LUNA 3 8-inch rugged tablet, lets the user control virtually any UAV, while the tablet's big and bright screen provides excellent video feedback. The UAV-controlling system is also certified to provide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning and tracking services.[See RuggON media release] -- Posted Friday, January 5, 2024 by chb

Winmate launches the 12.3-inch G-WIN GS-Series full IP65 PCAP Panel PC
Winmate Inc., a global leader in industrial computer and tablet solutions, is excited to announce the launch of their latest product, the 12.3" Intel® Celeron® N6211 G-WIN GS-Series Full IP65 PCAP Panel PC. This new addition to their lineup offers a range of key features that make it an ideal solution for various industries, including in the Smart Agriculture applications. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, January 4, 2024 by chb

REVIEW: MobileDemand xTablet T1110
MobileDemand, a pioneering provider of rugged tablets, cases, and mobile all-in-one computing solutions, created the 10-inch xTablet T1110 as a value-priced, thin and lightweight addition to its growing lineup of Windows-based rugged tablets. In our testing and benchmarking, we found the Windows 11-based, Intel Pentium N6415-powered xTablet T1110 a remarkably rugged and very competitive tablet option that punches well above its (light) weight. [See review of the MobileDemand xTablet T1110] -- Posted Monday, December 18, 2023 by chb

RuggON recognized with Two AST ASTORS 2023 Homeland Security Awards
RuggON, an international maker of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced that two of its products have received AST ASTORS 2023 Homeland Security Awards. Its VULCAN X 10.4-inch vehicle mount computer was awarded Platinum (the highest award presented) in the Best Vehicle Mounted Security System category, while its 10.1-inch SOL PA501 rugged tablet featuring Android 12 and GMS (Google Mobile Services) certification was awarded Gold in the Best Mobile Technology Product category. Presented annually by American Security Today, the awards were recently handed out during the International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC East) in New York City. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Tuesday, December 12, 2023 by chb

DT Research: How customer feedback drives value in our rugged and medical computing solutions
Customer feedback — so important, and yet not always easy to optimally integrate into overall product strategy. In its Rugged Tech Talk blog, DT Research describes how In the dynamic landscape of rugged tablets, medical tablets, medical cart computers, and medical all-in-one solutions, customer feedback plays a pivotal role in shaping products that meet the evolving needs of end-users. [Read Empowering Excellence: How Customer Feedback Drives Value] -- Posted Monday, December 4, 2023 by chb

Winmate agricultural solutions
In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural logistics, the challenges faced are both diverse and pressing. From unpredictable weather impacting crops to increasing demand for efficient distribution and supply chain management, agriculture must navigate mounting complexities to ensure sustainability and productivity. Winmate's latest innovation, their line of 12.3" Panel PCs emerges as a game-changer. These rugged state-of-the-art device come in Windows and Android versions with ultra-wide 1920 x 720 displays, setting a new standard for agricultural machinery and warehouse forklift operations. [See Winmate Agricultural Solutions] -- Posted Monday, December 4, 2023 by chb

Handheld wins 67 MSEK order from Makin
Handheld Group a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and part of MilDef Group, has signed an agreement for the delivery of rugged tablets in the Algiz RT10 series to Makin, an international supplier of machine control. The agreement extends over five years and the total order value amounts to 67 MSEK. Handheld's Algiz RT10 is a rugged 10-inch Android tablet designed to work in harsh conditions. Under the agreement, the devices will serve as a key component of the customer's machine control system and workflow tools. [See Handheld media release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 28, 2023 by chb

Estone Technology Tech Blog on waterproof Panel PCs that withstand high temps and moisture
Interesting entry at the Estone Technology Tech Blog: They point out that technology has come such a long way that it has become standard for many electronic devices we’re accustomed to using to have some sort of water resistance — from watches and phones to tablets and other touch screens. In specific industrial applications where the environment’s temperatures can range from hot to freezing, or moist to dehydrating, it makes sense for touch panel PCs to be able to withstand such factors. And then the blog entry describes what all to look out for. [See Waterproof Panel PCs that withstand high temps and moisture] -- Posted Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by chb

MobileDemand elevates rugged tablet computing with the launch of the Intel 13th generation Core powered xTablet T1175
MobileDemand, MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets, cases, and mobile all-in-one computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced the launch of the xTablet T1175, the company's highest performing, and most versatile, rugged tablet to-date. The feature-rich rugged tablet offers the latest technological advancements plus the highest levels of performance and protection for frontline workers who rely on rugged devices to streamline mission-critical tasks and workflows, improving productivity and workflow efficiency in the most demanding industries. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Tuesday, November 7, 2023 by chb

FIRST LOOK: Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet
Sometimes you need a big rugged Windows tablet, sometimes a smaller, lighter one is better. Dell didn't have one of the latter, but now they do. The new Latitude 7030 is a 10-inch class rugged tablet that weighs 21% less than the larger Latitude 7230, and that can make a difference. In terms of tech and performance the 7030 is virtually identical to the powerful 12-inch 7230. [See first look at the Dell Latitude 7030 Rugged Extreme Tablet] -- Posted Monday, October 30, 2023 by chb

FIRST LOOK: RuggON's updated PX501 rugged 10-inch tablet
For years, RuggON's 10-inch Rextorm line has been a superb and highly versatile hardware platform for a variety of applications that require reliable performance even in extreme environments. The just announced latest version benefits from a substantial technology update while preserving the inherent benefits or the platform and design. RuggedPCReview takes a first look and offers our assessment. [See first look at the RuggON PX501] -- Posted Tuesday, October 24, 2023 by chb

FULL REVIEW: Durabook U11 11.6-inch rugged WIndows tablet
Durabook's handy but very rugged 3-pound Windows 11 tablet. Updated to Intel 12th generation Core processors and related technology, the latest version of the U11 checks all the marks of a competent computing tool for work in the toughest environments. What sets the U11 apart is its fully enclosed design, eliminating the possibility of a failing fan. [See full review of the Durabook U11] -- Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by chb

RuggON adds 13th generation Intel Core processors to Rextorm PX501 fully rugged tablet
RuggON, an international maker of ruggedized mobile solutions, announced today it has added advanced Intel Core 13th generation i5/i7 processors to its Rextorm PX501 fully rugged tablet. The unit is the first device in its class to be built around the latest Core processors. These powerful state-of-the-art U-series CPUs feature integrated Iris Xe graphics for enhanced visual presentation and superior performance in challenging environments. [See RuggON media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 19, 2023 by chb

Connected care: The power of the first responder medical tablet
A new blog entry in the DT Research Rugged Tech Talk blog highlights the importance of rugged tablet computers in emergency medical services where every second may count in saving lives. But medical tablets for first responders can also enhance the continuity of care, become integral parts of connected healthcare ecosystems, serve as telehealth-on-the-go portals, and generate timely precise billings. [See the DT Research Connected care: The power of the first responder medical tablet post] -- Posted Thursday, October 19, 2023 by chb

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