April 2021

Advantech, a global leader of advanced IoT intelligence systems and embedded platforms, is pleased to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art industrial tablet AIM-75S this May 2021. The ideal tablet for industrial users and rugged environments — the outdoors, extreme weather conditions, etc. — AIM-75S features Android 10, the most up-to-date and widely available operating system by Android with plenty of prepared application programming interfaces and enhanced security. Advantech's latest industrial tablet is also Google Mobile Services-certified, passing seven test suites with two million test items to guarantee compatibility, as well as the best user experience and access to over a million Google applications. [See Advantech media release]

Getac debuts ultra-versatile K120, fully rugged, IP66-rated, field-force tablet
Getac Technology Corporation, a leading producer of rugged computing hardware and integrated solutions, today announced the release of its next-generation K120 Windows® 10 tablet. A landmark in handheld, fully rugged computers, the K120 gives field force and manufacturing workers in a myriad of industries the state-of-the-art performance, unsurpassed multitasking capacity, diverse connectivity options, and ability to go anywhere and do anything under any conditions, typically offered, if at all, only in bulky full-size ruggedized laptops. [See Getac media release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Daichi Kato appointed head of Panasonic Mobile Solutions Business Division Europe
Panasonic has appointed Daichi Kato as its Head of Mobile Solutions Business Division Europe. He aims to build on Panasonic TOUGHBOOK's 25 year record as the leading European rugged mobile computing manufacturer with an increased focus on product innovation and operational excellence informed by an ever closer understanding of customer needs. [See Panasonic media release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2021

KYOCERA launches rugged, reliable, FirstNet Ready DuraXE Epic with AT&T
Kyocera International Inc., a leader in rugged mobile solutions, launched the military-grade and FirstNet Ready™ DuraXE Epic on the AT&T 4G LTE network today. A compact flip phone built for reliability in harsh conditions, Kyocera's new ultra-rugged device is certified military standard 810H to withstand drops (up to 5 feet onto concrete) and water immersion (IP68 up to 6 ft for 30 min) making it ideal for the public safety, construction and hospitality industries, as well as seniors and anyone looking for a durable, easy-to-use device. It's also certified Non-incendive Class I Div 2 for protection in hazardous environments, and can be disinfected using alcohol (70% solution) or cleaning wipes. An affordable option, especially for enterprise, DuraXE Epic is available for $269.99 MSRP. [See Kyocera media release] -- Posted Sunday, April 18, 2021

MobileDemand expands distribution with SYNNEX Corporation to offer full product portfolio
MobileDemand, a trend-setting provider of rugged tablets and mobile computing solutions for enterprise productivity, today announced an expanded agreement with SYNNEX Corporation®, a leading provider of distribution, systems design and integration services for the technology industry. Through this strategic collaboration, MobileDemand's full portfolio of rugged mobile productivity solutions will reach a much broader enterprise audience through the consultative expertise and distribution channel SYNNEX provides. The rugged productivity devices provide SYNNEX resellers an innovative option to meet customer demand for modern mobile computing functionality in warehousing, retail, manufacturing, restaurant, public service, healthcare and more. [See MobileDemand media release] -- Posted Thursday, April 15, 2021

Rugged PC Blog: Intel Generations
With the rapid succession of Intel Core processor generations it’s difficult to keep track of what’s available, what it can do for you, and what really matters when selecting the most suitable processor for your systems. RuggedPCReview revisits the processor line that powers most high-end and performance-oriented rugged computers, touches upon issues, and offers recommendations. [Read Intel Generations] -- Posted Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Review Unitech HT730 rugged Android keypad handheld
There are scanning-intensive data capture applications where it's good to have a touchscreen and a keypad, just the right scan engine for the job, good ergonomics, and enough hot-swappable battery power to make it not just through one shift, but several. Unitech's new HT730 keypad is such a device, running Android 10 on a Snapdragon 720G chip, and it's available with two different keypads, three different scanners, and an optional gun grip. [See description, analysis and specs of the Unitech HT730] -- Posted Monday, April 12, 2021