May 2020

Docking Solutions for Getac UX10: Havis continues developing partnership with Getac
Havis, Inc., is pleased to announce the release of its new tablet docking series for the Getac UX10 Tablet. Havis, a leading designer and manufacturer of in-vehicle mobile working solutions, is excited to continue developing products with Getac. The Getac UX10 Tablet is a versatile and cost-effective device that drives performance on any job. The Havis UX10 dock ensures portable performance for the tablet in the most demanding environments like public safety, utility services, material handling, industrial manufacturing, and more. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Thursday, May 28, 2020 by chb

Full review: New Durabook U11 with 10th gen Intel Core processor
First in its class with a selection of Intel 10th generation Core processors, Durabook's elegant, versatile and fully-rugged Durabook U11 Windows tablet represents the state-of-the-art. RuggedPCReview performed a full analysis, testing, as well as comparisons to earlier U11 and other Durabook tablets. The fanless Durabook U11 performed exceptionally well and addresses the many requirements of markets such as public safety, oil & gas, the military, and others that require a light, handy and broadly configurable Windows tablet with plenty of performance to tackle any job in the field. [See full review of the Durabook U11 rugged tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2020 by chb

Durabook unveils first rugged tablet with Intel's 10th Gen Intel Core™ processor
Durabook Americas, Inc., a leading manufacturer of rugged computing solutions, including the Durabook line of laptops, mobile tablets, and all-in-one computers, today announced they have upgraded the popular U11. The new model is the first to feature the 10th generation Intel® Core™ processor, an exclusive quick-removable PCIe SSD, and a fanless design. Setting the pace for today's 'new normal' world, the Durabook U11 tablet is TAA compliant, improves performance by almost 260%, and is easy to clean and disinfect. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, May 19, 2020 by chb

DT Research case study: How the Maysville PD transformed their cruisers into 'mobile offices' with large-screen tablets
Officer.com published an interesting case study that describes how the Maysville, Kentucky, police department upgraded the computing gear in their patrol cars. One of their issues had been that the screens on their prior equipment had been too small. Upon seeing that the U.S Navy selected DT Research rugged tablets for a five-year deployment for Naval personnel working at various shipyards across the country, the Maysville PD examined DT Research as well, and ended up outfitting the majority of their cruisers with large-screen rugged DT313T tablets. [See How the Maysville PD transformed their cruisers into 'mobile offices' with large-screen tablets] -- Posted Monday, May 18, 2020 by chb

iPad with MobileDemand rugged cases donation to county hospitals allows isolated COVID-19 patients to virtually visit friends and family
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the donation of 300 iPads to its four hospitals to facilitate patient-family communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. The gift is through a partnership with the Annenberg Foundation, Brilliant Corners, and the Los Angeles County Center for Strategic Partnerships. A second donation, by MobileDemand, provides rugged, protective healthcare iPad cases to protect against damage and loss. The rugged case also has an adjustable easel attached, providing effortless viewing for patients who are too weak to hold a tablet. [See news release] -- Posted Monday, May 18, 2020 by chb

U.S. rugged device manufacturer Juniper Systems sees strong demand as global supply chains are impacted by COVID-19
While rugged device manufacturing giants are experiencing manufacturing shutdowns, supply shortage of parts, and extended product lead times, U.S. rugged device manufacturers like Juniper Systems are seeing strong product demand. "We've seen a lot of new resellers and users coming to us recently due to our unique short lead times," said Phillip Biggs, inside sales manager. "A lot of them tell us that other rugged tech manufacturers are months out on product because of everything going on." [See Juniper Systems media release] -- Posted Monday, May 11, 2020 by chb

Microsoft introduced new Surface devices
Microsoft, the company that quietly and almost stealthily developed their Surface brand tablets and other devices into a multi-billion dollar business, announced two new Surface products. One is the 10.5-inch Surface Go 2 tablet (shown), and the other the Surface Book 3, available in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes, and powered by 10th generation Intel Core processors. [See Microsoft media release] -- Posted Thursday, May 7, 2020 by chb