Well, not really. But given Xplore's many years of experience in making rugged tablets and nothing but rugged tablets, it's no wonder to find all sorts of Xplore rugged tablets in National Geographic's TV Series Mars. The 6-part sci-fi/documentary series mixes a Mars expedition in the 2030s with current day interviews and footage. In the sci-fi footage, the XSlate B10, iX104 XC6, and XSlate R12 are all used on Mars and on Earth. Given the much lower gravity on Mars, we're probably talking 20-foot drop spec. -- Posted Tuesday, October 30, 2018 by chb
Juniper System launches attachable keyboard for the Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet
Sometimes a physical keyboard works better than touch-typing on a tablet. There are some tablets with integrated physical keyboards, but that either makes the tablet larger or the screen smaller. Which may or may not be an issue. Juniper Systems offers an alternate solution with its new 54-key snap-on keyboard for their rugged Mesa 2 tablet. No tools needed. See how it works at "The Mesa 2 Rugged Tablet Attachable Keyboard is here or watch the video that shows how it works. -- Posted Thursday, October 18, 2018 by chb
JLT Mobile Computers expands its Android products suite with new fully rugged tablets and handheld computers
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading developer and manufacturer of reliable computers for demanding environments, sees an increasing demand for Android within many of its core segments, including warehouse logistics, transportation, ports, mining and agriculture markets. Responding to this trend, in March 2018 JLT launched its latest generation JLT6012 vehicle-mount computer with Android support, and is now expanding its Android operating system product suite with three new fully rugged portable computers. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 17, 2018 by chb
Review: Bak USA's rugged 8-inch Seal Windows tablet
There's a new kid on the rugged tablet block. It's Bak USA, a company that describes itself as a "social enterprise that builds computers." And they do it in the US, in Buffalo. RuggedPCReview examined and benchmarked the 8-inch, Intel x7-Z8700-powered, IP65-sealed Bak USA Seal Windows tablet that starts at US$699. It's for real. [See review of the Bak USA Rugged Seal Tablet] -- Posted Monday, October 15, 2018 by chb
Panasonic Toughbook hits the road to educate customers as they prepare for FirstNet
Today, the Panasonic Toughbook Truck begins its journey to support first responders' transition to FirstNet, the nationwide public safety communications platform dedicated to America's public safety community. The 40-foot Toughbook Truck is designed and outfitted to offer an educational, immersive mobile experience across the U.S. in partnership with AT&T and Sierra Wireless. For a complete list of cities and dates, visit ToughbookFirstResponder.com. -- Posted Monday, October 1, 2018 by chb