October 2024
Datalogic Memor 30/35 achieves rugged Certification under Android Enterprise Recommended (AER) ProgramDatalogic, a global provider specializing in rugged industrial computer solutions, today announces the launch of its SPC-9000 Series IP66 stainless steel touch panel PCs. This series is specifically designed to meet high hygiene standards, making it ideal for food processing, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, and humid or hot kitchen environments. The SPC-9000 Series combines durability with easy sanitation, ensuring reliable performance and high productivity in demanding industrial environments. [See Datalogic media release] -- Posted Friday, October 25, 2024
Cincoze Industrial Panel PCs -- the Comprehensive HMI
Rugged embedded computer brand — Cincoze's CRYSTAL product line is designed for HMI applications in harsh environments. The CRYSTAL product line includes three series: industrial panel PCs for harsh indoor environments, sunlight readable panel PCs for outdoor high-brightness conditions, and open frame industrial panel PCs for seamless integration with machines. Industrial-grade rugged protection and international standards compliance, along with nearly a hundred combinations of computing performance, screen size, display ratios, and touch methods, provide a comprehensive solution for any HMI application. [See Cincoze media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 24, 2024
Winmate introduces addition to ATEX product lineup
Winmate Inc., a global leader in rugged computing solutions, is excited to announce the latest addition to Winmate's ATEX product lineup, the M101AD-EX, a 10.1-inch Windows ATEX Rugged Tablet designed specifically for hazardous environments. Featuring ATEX and IECEx Zone 2 certification, this rugged tablet ensures safe and reliable performance in environments where explosive gases or dust may be present, such as in oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. [See Winmate media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 24, 2024
MobileDemand at PACK EXPO
MobileDemand will exhibit at PACK EXPO in Chicago, November 3-6, 2024, Booth N-4869. The company will show and demonstrate its product information data collection apps, xDIM and xPIM that ensure precise, real-time data at every step, eliminating costly errors, accelerate operations, and help manage fluctuating demand with ease and confidence. [See more info on PACK EXPO] -- Posted Thursday, October 24, 2024
Handheld announces compact rugged Android handheld with enhanced durability and 5G connectivity
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced the release of the new Nautiz X21, a rugged Android handheld providing improved durability with reliable field performance, 5G and user-friendly features. The Nautiz X21 is a compact yet powerful rugged handheld designed for demanding industries. With 5G connectivity and a high-performance industrial chipset, it ensures fast data transmission and low latency. Its enhanced design provides durability with IP65 and IP68 ratings, MIL-STD-810H certification, and 1.8-meter drop resistance. [See Handheld media release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 23, 2024
DPD Drivers can scan up to 1,000 parcels a day with Zebra mobile computers
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a leading digital solution provider enabling businesses to intelligently connect data, assets, and people, today announced that delivery drivers for DPD Deutschland GmbH are each reliably scanning up to 1,000 parcels a day with help from Zebra's mobile devices. DPD uses Zebra's all-in-one TC77 mobile computer for all data scans in short-distance transport, helping it keep pace with demand by optimising its logistics. [See Zebra media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Hytera to revolutionize mobile workforce communication by launching P5 Series PoC radio
Hytera Communications (SZSE: 002583), a leading global provider of professional communications technologies and solutions, has released its latest model of Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radio P5 Series, including the P50 and the P50 Pro, which delivers an unrivaled combination of durability, intuitiveness, and performance, making it the perfect communication solution for mobile team communication and collaboration in sectors such as security, logistics, and transportation. [See Hytera media release -- Posted Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Getac forges a new relationship with T-Mobile to certify rugged devices on the T-Mobile network
Getac Technology Corporation ("Getac"), a leader in rugged computing and mobile video solutions, announced a strategic relationship with T-Mobile to deliver enhanced connectivity solutions across a wide range of industries. Through this collaboration, together the companies will deliver solutions that increase productivity, operational efficiency, and real-time communication for organizations and professionals in unpredictable environments, where downtime or communication gaps can lead to costly delays or safety risks. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Friday, October 18, 2024
Getac selects Veritone Redact for body-worn camera solutions
Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERI), a leader in building human-centered enterprise AI solutions, announced thatGetac Technology Corporation ("Getac"), a leader in rugged computing devices and mobile video solutions, will offer its customers Veritone Redact, an AI-powered software designed to streamline the redaction process for body-worn cameras, in-car video, interview rooms and transport camera footage. The integration of Veritone Redact into Getac's Evidence Management System will provide law enforcement agencies with an advanced tool for managing video evidence while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. [See Getac and Veritone media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 17, 2024
JLT Mobile Computers upgrades its proven JLT1214™ Series forklift computers — the preferred solution for warehousing logistics operations
JLT Mobile Computers, a leading supplier of rugged computers for demanding environments, announces the launch of its upgraded JLT1214™ Series rugged forklift computers. The Series has been selected by thousands of customers in the warehousing industry around the world thanks to its outstanding value in warehousing logistics applications. The upgraded JLT1214 Series provides the optimal, most hassle-free solution available for forklifts and other applications in the logistics and warehousing space. [See JLT Mobile media release] -- Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Havis introduces the all-new DS-DELL-430 Series docking stations for Dell Pro Rugged laptops
Havis, a leading provider of rugged mobile office solutions, a leading manufacturer of rugged docking and mounting solutions, is proud to introduce the DS-DELL-430 Series Docking Stations, designed specifically for Dell's Pro Rugged 14" and 13" laptops. This latest innovation supports Dell's Latitude Rugged Laptops, models 5430, 7330, 5420, 5424, and 7424, offering robust solutions for professionals working in demanding environments such as public safety, utilities, field operations, and logistics. [See Havis media release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 9, 2024
FULL REVIEW: Getac F110 -- 7th gen of a classic
The Getac F110 is a fully rugged Windows 11 based high-performance tablet computer with a 11.6-inch capacitive multi-touch display. The F110 can be used as a tablet or, in conjunction with an optional detachable keyboard, as a laptop computer. Now in its 7th generation, Getac's rugged thin & light 11.6-inch tablet goes Raptor Lake (Intel 13th generation CORE), ups speed, versatility, usability and security. [See full review of the Getac F110 G7] -- Posted Friday, October 4, 2024
FULL REVIEW: DTResearch DT302RP rugged tablet
Slim, light, and technologically up-to-date, the new 10-inch rugged Windows 11 tablet from DT Research checks all the boxes of what a modern tablet computer for use in health care and a wide range of other vertical markets should be. And with an optional magnetically detachable keyboard, the DT302RP becomes a hybrid 2-in-1 device that can instantly provide full laptop functionality. What's not to like? [See full review of the DTResearch DT302RP rugged 10-inch Windows tablet] -- Posted Wednesday, October 2, 2024
FULL REVIEW: Teguar TP-5710-22 industrial HMI panel PC
Industrial HMIs, which stands for Human Machine Interface, are panel PCs specifically designed for numerous applications where industrial processes are monitored, evaluated, and managed by human operators. Such HMI PCs must be rugged, completely reliable, and pack workstation-level performance. Teguar's TP-5710 line includes five modular, different size models, all using the same system unit; we reviewed and benchmarked the 22-inch version. [See full review of the Teguar TP-5710-22 industrial HMI] -- Posted Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Getac's Essentials Suite enhances operational efficiency and device management capabilities across the industries
Getac today announced the launch of its Essentials Suite, a comprehensive collection of powerful software solutions designed to help organizations overcome operational challenges and enhance field worker efficiency across the industries. Getac Essentials Suite is designed to solve these issues. It consists of three core elements — Essential Control, Essential Apps, and Essential Utilities — each delivering transformative, industry-specific tools that helps users administer, manage, and maintain every stage of their rugged devices' lifecycle. [See Getac media release -- Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024
What happened in rugged computing 15 years ago: October 2009
In October 2009, Handheld Group introduced the ultra-rugged Nautiz X7, Aaeon Technology the rugged RTC-1000 tablet, and Dell a toughened version of its XT2 convertible, the XT2 XFR. Intermec offered "cash for clunkers," a liberal trade-in program. Infoworld said WindowsMobile's future looked increasingly uncertain. We at RuggedPCReview found that the new Windows 7 looked remarkably like Vista with a new name. MobileDemand introduced a smaller rugged Tablet PC, the xTablet T7000. The Statistics Center-Abu Dhabi bought Intermec CN50 handhelds. We did a full review of the small Datalogic Memor with its "speedy, modern PXA310 processor," and also examined the Samwell Ruggedbook SR800. On the bleeding technology edge, Getac offered multi-touch on its V100, Fujitsu Lifebook the T4410 multi-touch convertible, and Motion Gorilla Glass on its C5/F5, and we wondered if 3D, the hot thing on TVs, would soon be on handhelds via a new 3M optical film. [See September 2009 archive] -- Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024
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