April 2020

Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), announced the aera® 760, a premium aviation portable that is purpose-built for the pilot and the cockpit. The aera 760 boasts a 7-inch bright, sunlight readable touchscreen display complete with comprehensive chart options in a compact and dedicated portable GPS. Additional features of the aera 760 include the option to load instrument approach procedures, arrivals and departures, approach chart overlay on the map, Garmin Connext® wireless connectivity, as well as the option to integrate it with select Garmin avionics. [See Garmin media release]

Digitimes predicts massive surge in tablet sales for Q2/2020
Thanks to a recovery in the China supply chain's capacity and educational tablet orders deferred from the first quarter DigiTimes forecasts tablet shipments to increase 45.5% in Q2 2020 compared to Q1 2020, and also 10% on year. In Q1 2020, Apple remained the largest tablet brand worldwide, followed by Samsung, Huawei, Lenovo, and Microsoft. Over 3/4 of global tablet shipments were of tablets with displays larger than 10 inches. -- Posted Thursday, April 30, 2020 by chb

Durabook expands in-vehicle docking solutions with PMT
Durabook the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, announces two new vehicle docks and cradles with its partner Precision Mounting Technologies (PMT). The vehicle docks are designed for the S14I semi-rugged laptop and U11 fully rugged tablet. These new docking solutions are designed for forklifts, logistics, and emergency response vehicles with mobile technology requirements. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, April 28, 2020 by chb

Full review: Winmate M133WK Rugged Tablet PC
Sometimes a small screen and just enough performance is all it takes. Other times you need a big screen and all the performance you can get. An that's what Winmate's M133WK Rugged Tablet PC is all about. The M133 platform has been around for a few years, but Winmate keeps updating it and adding new models. Powered by an Intel 8th generation Core processor, very fast PCIe NVMe storage, and a bright, excellent display, the M133WK delivers, and then some. [See full review of the Winmate M133WK Rugged Tablet PC] -- Posted Wednesday, April 22, 2020 by chb

Getac unveils A140 G2, the 14" fully rugged tablet with industry-leading processing power
Getac announced the launch of its A140 G2 fully rugged tablet. The new device builds on the proven track record of Getac's popular A140 G1, offering professionals across a wide range of industries a powerful yet versatile tablet that excels in demanding work environments. The A140 G2 delivers extraordinary processing power and responsiveness with no performance drop-off, even when running large numbers of applications simultaneously. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by chb

Zebra: Sanitize for safety
At a time where safety precautions are paramount, leaders in the mobile computing industry have been addressing these new challenges in every way possible. Zebra CEO Anders Gustafsson issued a special message (see here), there's now a COVID-19 Heros page, and Zebra also created a special Sanitize for Safety section on how to properly disinfect their mobile computers, tablets, scanners and printers. For each of dozens of products there are specific guidelines, approved cleaning agents, step by step cleaning instructions, as well as cautions. [See Zebra Sanitize for Safety section] -- Posted Thursday, April 16, 2020 by chb

Full review: Getac UX10 fully rugged high-performance Windows tablet
With the addition of the fully rugged 10-inch UX10, Getac now has a comprehensive lineup of tablet computers designed for even the harshest working conditions. RuggedPCReview.com examined the 10.1-inch Getac UX10, which perfectly hits the sweet spot for many applications: it has a display larger than those of even the biggest smartphones, but still small enough to go anywhere. With its selection of 8th generation Intel Core processors, the UX10 is plenty powerful enough for any application, yet it also runs a long time on a single charge. It can be used as a tablet or as a 2-in-1 hybrid, and a highly modular design with three expansion areas allows easy customization for virtually any type of deployment. [See full review of the Getac UX10] -- Posted Monday, April 13, 2020 by chb

Winmate announces mobility solution for military applications
Winmate has announced their latest ultimate mobility solution for military applications in the form of 8.4-inch, 10.4-inch and 13.3-inch ultra-rugged tablet computers with the latest processing and data storage technologies. These powerful computing platforms with their rugged mobile housing are designed for use in extreme conditions and meet specific defense department defined specifications. [See Winmate newsletter on latest rugged tablets] -- Posted Friday, April 10, 2020 by chb

Medical tablets and medical cart computers for healthcare applications
In another timely blog post, DT Research highlighted the many uses ruggedized and specialized tablet computers and medical cart computers have in today's world. These range from registration and check-ins, to bedside medication administration, to use on medical carts, and a long list of other applications. [See DT Research Medical tablets and medical cart computers for healthcare applications] -- Posted Tuesday, April 7, 2020 by chb