Archive for the 'Rugged Notebooks' Category

Dell has launched the Latitude XT2 XFR, a rugged edition of the XT2 12.1-inch Tablet PC.

The industry’s first rugged capacitive multi-touch tablet has protection against rain, dust, vibration, extreme temperatures, and accidental drops.

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Dell launched today the Latitude E6400 XFR 14.1-inch rugged laptop, featuring the Ballistic Armor Protection System.

The Ballistic Armor includes twice the impact strength of magnesium alloy, a “25% higher drop specification than any computer in its class”, high compression strength, structural stability at extreme temperatures, and scratch resistance.

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Lenovo has announced that its eight ThinkPad laptops passed the “Tough Test”, meeting Military Specifications for semi-rugged computing.

“The ThinkPad X200, X301, X200s, X200 Tablet, T400, T500, R400 and SL300 laptops meet a barrage of military specifications tests and are enhanced with uniquely-designed durability features such as an airbag-like protection system and a roll cage in select models,” the company says.

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Panasonic has upgraded its rugged Toughbook 19 Tablet PC and rugged Toughbook 30 laptop with Intel’s Centrino 2 / vPro technology, an improved display, and larger data storage space.

“Both Toughbook notebooks incorporate 1,000 nit LCDs, circular polarization technology and anti-glare (AG) plus anti-reflective (AR) screen treatments to enhance screen viewability, further improving in-field usability for mobile workers. Additional upgrades to the Toughbook 30 and Toughbook 19 include improved security and remote management thanks to Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology, expanded memory capabilities, 40% longer battery lives, larger capacity hard drives, and optional SSDs,” Panasonic’s press release says.

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Hewlett-Packard has unveiled the ruggedized HP EliteBook 2730p Tablet PC, that features a 12.1-inch display and Intel Centrino 2 technology.

The pen-based tablet starts at 3.7 pounds and includes the latest Intel Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage and Low Voltage processors, support for up to 8GB of DDR2 memory, a 1.8-inch hard drive with up to 120GB of capacity or a 80GB solid state drive, and Intel’s GMA 4500 HD integrated graphics. Optical drive is provided via the separately sold HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base.

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Hewlett-Packard has announced the ruggedized HP EliteBook 2530p 12.1-inch ultraportable notebook for business users.

HP’s “smallest and lightest business notebook” weighs 3.19-pounds and meets the
military standard MIL-STD 810F for tests including dust and high temperature. It features the Intel Centrino 2 mobile platform with the new Core 2 Duo Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) or Low Voltage (LV) processors, support for up to 8GB of DDR2 RAM, and the GMA X4500 HD integrated graphics. The EliteBook 2530p offers the choice of a small 1.8-inch hard drive / solid state drive with a built-in optical drive or a standard 2.5-inch laptop HDD. The display of the notebook has a resolution of 1280×800 pixels and LED backlight.

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Hewlett-Packard has launched the HP EliteBook 6930p 14.1-inch business laptop, the first model in the new EliteBook ruggedized series.

The newly designed 4.7-pound notebook meets the military standard MIL-STD 810F for vibration, dust, humidity, altitude, and high temperature. It has a shock-resistant hard drive and spill-resistant keyboard, as well as brushed anodized-aluminum exterior combined with a magnesium alloy chassis. HP says the EliteBook provides an “all-day battery life”.

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Dell has unveiled a new ruggedized laptop - the Latitude E6400 ATG series.

The 14.1-inch notebook, designed for those that work in the field, is based on Intel Centrino 2 technology and features Core 2 Duo processors, up to 8GB of system memory, a ruggedized hard drive or solid state drive, Intel’s integrated graphics, and various mobile broadband options.

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Panasonic has announced recently upgrades to its semi-rugged Toughbook CF-52 15.4-inch laptop and 13.3-inch Toughbook CF-74 ultraportable.

“Both the Toughbook CF-52 and Toughbook CF-74 now incorporate the new Intel Centrino 2 processor technology. In addition, video and graphics capabilities have been significantly enhanced, hard drive capacity has been increased to 160GB, and Wi-Fi performance expanded to include 802.11 Draft N,” the press release says.

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Asustek announced yesterday the Asus B51, a ruggedized notebook PC that is “built to endure harsh treatment”.

“Starting with a lightweight yet strong magnesium alloy chassis that offers excellent protection for its components, the B51 is additionally buffered against shock by rubber bumpers along its edges, and high strength protective film to shield the notebook from scratches,” the company explains.

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As expected, Panasonic today announced the availability of the Toughbook CF-U1, “the first ultra mobile PC (UMPC) to integrate the new low power Intel Atom processor in a rugged handheld computer for use in the field”.

Along with the Atom Z520 CPU at 1.33GHz, the 2.3-pound Panasonic Toughbook CF-U1 features a 5.6-inch sunlight viewable touchscreen display with a resolution of 1024-by-600 pixels and LED backlight, 1GB of system memory, and a 16GB or 32GB solid state drive.

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Panasonic is going to release a rugged Toughbook mini tablet PC with Intel’s Atom processor on Wednesday, PC Advisor reports.

Prototype versions of the mini Toughbook have a touch-sensitive 5.6-inch screen and a QWERTY keyboard.

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Averatec has announced its first semi-ruggedized laptop series - the Voya 4473 with a 14.1-inch XGA display and 15.4-inch widescreen Voya 6494.

The Voya 4473 and 6494 feature magnesium alloy outer cases, corner bumpers, an anti-shock mounted hard drive, Intel’s processors, graphics and connectivity, and Windows Vista Home Premium OS, according to company’s press release.

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Panasonic has updated its Toughbook CF-19 rugged convertible Tablet PC series with a version that features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor and expanded memory capabilities.

The Panasonic Tougbook CF-19 is MIL-SPEC-certified, which means it incorporates the rugged features such as a magnesium alloy case, sealed keyboard and ports, flexible internal connectors and shock-mounting.

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DRS Tactical Systems has announced a new line of fully-rugged mobile computers – the ARMOR C12 Convertible Notebook and the ARMOR X10 Tablet PC.

The ARMOR PCs meet MIL-STD-810F military standards for durability and operation in extreme conditions.

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