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In 2008, Getac first introduced the small and compact E100 rugged tablet that weighed just three pounds. This Getac laptop went on to become one of the most popular rugged tablets currently available.

Getac has now given the E100 a major technology upgrade with a switch to a 1.6GHz Atom processor, the addition of an RS232 port, an option for dual smart card readers for special applications and requirements, an embedded microphone, 812.11a/g/n wireless LAN, Gigabit LAN and Bluetooth 2.0 as standard features, with optional 3G Network connectivity. The rugged rating as been boosted to IP65 sealing, the battery is hot-swappable, and a comprehensive 5-year warranty is supplied with the equipment as standard.

Coupled with the E100’s functionality, expansion potential, long battery life, and superb outdoor-viewable display, it makes the E100A the ultimate mobile tablet computing platform.

Getac has announced that its line of notebook computers and Tablet PCs has been MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-461F and IP65 certified by an independent testing lab to withstand severe environmental conditions. These standards were established by the military to ensure minimum performance standards for any product used by agencies and organizations within the Department of Defense.

To ensure absolute performance in any environment, the Getac laptop is subjected to a number of rigorous internal testing processes with standards that go beyond those established by the Department of Defense on their line of rugged notebooks and Tablet PCs. Making sure the products withstand real-world environments and challenges in the field is top priority. As a result, Getac’s products surpassed grueling test in the certification process including a series of 78 consecutive drops from as high as 6 feet, sustained exposure to blowing rain, sand, and dust, exposure to extreme heat, cold, and condensation, and a variety of shock and vibration testing.

Getac products receiving MIL-STD-810G certification include its A790, B300, and M230 rugged notebooks, V100 rugged convertible notebook, E100 rugged Tablet PC, and PS535 rugged Handheld.

In addition to receiving MIL-STD-810G certification, the B300 Notebook, V100 Convertible, and PS535F GPS Handheld each received Ingress Protection (IP65) certification for dust and water resistance. Conducted by a recognized independent laboratory testing facility, the IP6x testing (for dust) was conducted in a dust chamber for 8 hours using talcum powder with units in the Off position. The IPx5 testing (for water) was conducted by using pressurized water from every conceivable angle at a rate of 3.3 gallons per minute.

Getac’s B300 / M230 / A790 Notebooks, and V100 Convertible also received MIL-STD-461F certification for immunity against magnetic fields.

“We are pleased that our rugged computing products exceeded military certification standards as well as our own standards which are often more strict than those imposed by the Department of Defense,” explains Peter Molyneux, Business Development Director, Getac UK. “Receiving these independent certifications, along with our recent announcement of Resistive Multi-touch technology, assures our customers that Getac continues to offer innovative products that can endure and perform under the most extreme environmental conditions,” Molyneux added.

DAP Technologies, the leading manufacturer of fully-rugged handheld and tablet computers, is excited to introduce Kinysis – their new rugged tablet computer featuring Microsoft® Windows® Embedded Standard for powerful computing and a modular design for user customisation.

The Kinysis is the new computing force behind the best field service teams. From utility industries such as electrical and cable services, to the transportation of raw materials or finished goods, to oil and gas exploration, to nuclear power monitoring systems – the versatile Kinysis has the power to move your business forward.

Available in two touchscreen versions – 1/2-SVGA or full-sized WVGA – the Kinysis tablet efficiently packs powerful features into its compact size.  Measuring only 23 centimeters wide and weighing just over 1.4 kilograms, it is fully rugged and features Windows Embedded Standard operating system, modular technology for easy customisation, standard wireless communications, and a hot-swappable battery.

This fully rugged computer meets MIL-STD-810F testing for environmental engineering considerations, including free-fall drop resistance, immersion, rain, humidity and vibration. Sealed to IP67, DAP’s Kinysis can withstand immersion in up to 1 meter of water and emerge with full functionality.

Ideally suited for field service operations, the Kinysis computer can increase productivity by giving teams the ability to process customer requests and track inventory in the field, access mapping and how-to guides on demand, communicate with main databases in real time, or collect data and synchronise it later. Batteries in the Kinysis are hot-swappable, with battery life designed to last a full 8-hour shift.

The Kinysis computer runs on a Windows Embedded Standard operating system with an LX800 processor and a high-speed solid-state drive up to 32GB. Customers can tailor the Kinysis tablet within the sealed expansion bay by adding custom electronic modules that utilise either a serial interface or USB port.

Kinysis screen options include either a color TFT half-SVGA LCD display with a tactile QWERTY keyboard, or a color TFT full-sized WVGA LCD display. The anti-glare passive touch screens on both models are scratch- and shock-resistant, and can be operated by either stylus or finger.

The Universal Imager is an all-in-one option that provides a 3-megapixel color camera with auto-focus and video capture. It can photograph still images in a variety of lighting conditions, and reads 1D/2D barcodes and OCR fonts.

Field computing is expedited via the Kinysis’ wireless communications technology with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® standard in each unit, and optional 3G wireless broadband and GPS. Vehicle docking cradles that meet exacting European safety standards are available.

Whether it’s outside standing up to what Mother Nature dishes out, docked inside a service vehicle, or being tossed into a greasy toolbox, DAP’s Kinysis rugged computer is built for the most challenging field service environments.

More information on the Kinysis may be found on the product pages:

Kinysis K Anti-glare, half-SVGA LCD touch-screen featuring a transmissive TFT color display Full QWERTY or AZERTY keyboard suitable for use with gloved hands, plus a camera/barcode reader trigger Optional Universal Imager equipped with 3MP color camera or 1D/2D barcode reader, OCR and video capture
Kinysis V Versatile anti-glare, wide temperature WVGA display with scratch- and shock-resistant touch-screen Programmable soft-touch function, cursor control and enter keys, plus camera/barcode reader trigger Optional Universal Imager featuring 3MP color camera with auto-focus and flash, 1D/2D barcode reader, OCR and video capture