September 22, 2022 — Samsung Electronics America today expanded its rugged portfolio in the U.S., announcing market availability for its Galaxy XCover6 Pro smartphone and Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro tablet. These purposefully engineered, enterprise-ready mobile devices are powerful enough to support today's most demanding businesses. Both devices deliver enhanced mobility with 5G connectivity, strong performance, end-to-end security, a replaceable battery and ruggedized durability to help employees get more done, even in tough work environments. [See Samsung media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 22, 2022 by chb
Durabook introduces first fanless 8" fully rugged tablet with Intel's 12th Gen CPU
Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced the launch of its new Durabook R8, the world's first fanless 8" fully rugged tablet featuring 12th generation Intel® Core™ processors for exceptionally powerful user performance. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 15, 2022 by chb
Panasonic introduces TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical: a rugged Android™ handheld for military and police
Panasonic today introduced the TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, a variant of its rugged Android handheld device, designed for use by the military or public safety officers such as the police. These tactical teams and special operators require the most reliable devices for mission planning, situational awareness (SA) and mission execution. The TOUGHBOOK N1 Tactical, is a next generation device specifically designed for these environments leveraging SA applications such as ATAK. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2022 by chb
MilDef acquires Handheld Group and accelerates the pace in the strategy for profitable growth
MilDef has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in the company Handheld Group AB ("Handheld"), specialised within the product segment rugged computers for an international customer base. The acquisition accelerates the pace in MilDef's strategy for profitable growth, adding a complementary product segment, broadening the customer base as well as strengthening MilDef's international footprint, including increased market presence in prioritised markets, such as the US and Germany. MilDef envisions substantial commercial synergies within several segments, most notably through cross-selling along the companies' current verticals. [See MilDef media release] -- Posted Monday, September 12, 2022 by chb
Review: The new Handheld Algiz RT10
With the announcement of the Handheld Algiz RT10, the increasingly popular segment of 10-inch rugged Android tablets has an interesting new entry. Sleek, elegant and projecting a strong brand identity, the Android 11-based Algiz RT10 offers a 1920 x 1200 pixel 600-nit display, function buttons, dual cameras, discrete GNSS, 5G WWAN, dual nano-SIMs, strong performance and battery life, an available Honeywell N6703 2D imager, plenty of ruggedness and a starting price of US$1,499. [See review of the Handheld Algiz RT10] -- Posted Thursday, September 8, 2022 by chb
New Handheld Algiz RT10 ultra-rugged Android tablet with future-proof features
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the all-new Algiz RT10, an ultra-rugged 10-inch Android tablet that combines state-of-the-art design and performance with future-proof technology that will maintain its versatile utility through its entire life cycle. The new Algiz RT10 is ultra-rugged and durable, with an IP67 rating and the ability to withstand water, dust, shock and extreme temperatures. [See Handheld Group media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 8, 2022 by chb