October 2020

Getac, has announced that it is bringing integrated light-based LiFi technology powered by pureLiFi to the rugged market for the first time. The announcement means customers across a wide range of professional sectors will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of fully rugged reliability and innovative LiFi connectivity in a single device, unlocking a host of powerful new applications and use cases. [See Getac media release]

Havis Launches universal next-gen touch screen display
Havis, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of in-vehicle mobile working solutions, is excited to announce the launch of the 12.5" Capacitive Touch Screen Display with Integrated Hub. The latest mobile office solution from Havis, TSD-201, provides a fully rugged Touch Screen Display solution for all mobile office workers. Featuring 10-point capacitive multi-touch technology and an integrated hub, the TSD-201 unlocks the full potential of tablets, laptops, and DeX equipped devices without the need for a separate hub. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 27, 2020 by chb

Full review: Winmate M101P-ME Rugged Tablet PC for healthcare
There are all sorts of markets that benefit from using ruggedized mobile computers instead of relying on fragile consumer tech, and healthcare is one of them. The M101P-ME 10.1-inch rugged Windows tablet from Winmate is an interesting example of a mature, field-proven tablet computer solution that is now available in a special version for healthcare deployments. RuggedPCReview.com examined the M101P-ME in detail. [See full review of the Winmate M101P-ME rugged tablet for healthcare] -- Posted Tuesday, October 13, 2020 by chb

Full review: Cost-efficient MobileDemand xTablet Flex 10A and Flex 10B
With their two 10-inch xTablet Flex 10 tablets, MobileDemand presents a couple of entry-level rugged tablets with entry-level prices. The Android 9 version is $495, and the Windows 10 version $595. Both tablets employ MobileDemand's unique concept of merging basic modern consumer tablets with specially designed and preinstalled ruggedness armor. The protective layered casing is better than pretty much any after-market case. These rugged tablet offerings bust the old adage that you get what you pay for; MobileDemand gives you more than what you pay for. There are some concessions, of course, but these deals are almost too good to be true. [See full review of MobileDemand's xTablet Flex 10A and Flex 10B] -- Posted Thursday, October 8, 2020 by chb

DT Research designs line of antimicrobial 2-in-1 rugged medical tablets purpose-built for healthcare mobility during COVID-19 pandemic
DT Research, the leading designer and manufacturer of purpose-built computing solutions for vertical markets, today announced three medical rugged tablets with a unique 2-in-1 design that provides the flexibility to use the unit as a handheld tablet or part of a mobile medical cart solution. The tablets are antimicrobial, UL60601-1 certified, IP65 rated and available with a 6-inch (362MD), 10.1-inch (301MD) or 13.3-inch (313MD) brilliant capacitive touchscreen display. Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, data capture modules, and optional 4G Mobile Broadband, make these medical tablets an effective tool to monitor, record and retrieve patient information in a range of environments. [See DT research media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2020 by chb