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PeeWee PC has recently released the Pivot Tablet Laptop for children aged 3-10. This rugged notebook has a spill resistant keyboard up to 35ML and a drop resistant case. The system offers a convertible rotating screen that can also function as a touch tablet with stylus, an Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, a 1GB of RAM, a 60GB of HDD, WiFi 802,11b/g/n, Ethernet LAN and a 2-in-1 card reader. The PeeWee Pivot Tablet Laptop is now available for $599.99. More
IHere is a new rugged Tablet PC from Motion. Dubbed as the Brand J3400, this tablet PC features dual battery compartments and an outdoor-visible LCD. Other features include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a 1.8-inch shock-mounted HDD (a 64GB SSD is a worthwhile option), 2MP camera, GPS, a biometric sensor, multicard reader, Bluetooth 2.1, Qualcomm’s dual-mode Gobi WWAN chip, WiFi and a chassis that’s IP-52 rated and meets MIL-STD-810F specifications. The Motion J3400 Rugged Tablet PC is priced at $2,299 each. [Engadget]
Looking for a real rugged tablet PC, then check this one out. Yuma tablet PC from Trimble is designed for operating in generally extreme conditions and meets the military’s MIL-STD-810F standards for impact, vibration and humidity resistance. It’s capable to operate in extreme cold temperature ranging from -30 C to 60 C as well as water-resistant down to depths of one meter. Here are the specs: a seven-inch WVGA touchscreen, a 1.6GHz Atom processor, two geo-tag enabled digital cameras, a 32GB solid state drive, SDIO and ExpressCard slots, a built-in GPS receiver, Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi connectivity. Yuma is likely to hit the market in April for unannouced price yet. [Electronista]
Glacier Computer offers a new tough tablet PC. Dubbed as the Everest E4000, the tablet is available in 10-, 12-, and 15-inch sizes. The E4000 comes equipped with either Microsoft XP Pro, XP Embedded, or Linux OS. The rugged tablet features a 1.4GHz Pentium M with 1GB of memory and a 16GB SSD. The 15-inch screen supports 1024 x 768 pixel resolution and 802.11a/b/g. The price ranges from $2,500 to $4,500, depending on the size. [Engadget]
Fujitsu has decided to upgrade its LifeBook T5010, T1010, P1630 and T2020 convertible Tablet PCs with AT&T’s BroadbandConnect High-Speed Uplink Packet Access (HSUPA) network support. However, this upgrade adds more $150 to the basic price of these selected Tablet PCs. Fujitsu also confirmed that the LifeBook T5010 Tablet PC and the LifeBook E8420 notebook will receive EVDO connectivity support in the second quarter of 2009. [Fujitsu]
M&A Technology has recently rolled out the Companion Touch. It is an education-oriented tablet PC based on Intel’s new Convertible Classmate netbook. The tablet PC offers a 8.9-inch touchscreen display that automatically adjust to landscape or portrait mode depending on the orientation of the device. Other specs are include the Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, a 60GB hard drive, 4-cell battery, 802.11 b/g/n wireless LAN and Ethernet LAN, two USB ports, a 2-in-1 media card reader, VGA output, and Windows XP Home operating system. Weighing at 2.8-pound, the Companion Touch also features a 1.3MP webcam, a built-in handle, and a skin that can be customized with school colors and logo. The M&A Companion Touch is priced at $499.99. [Product Page]
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