Rugged PCs manufacturer Getac today introduced their latest tough tablet PC in the form of the Getac V100. The tablet features a resistive multitouch display, which means users can use the touchscreen with gloves, unlike devices like the iPhone which use a capacitive touchscreen. This makes it ideal for industrial and field professionals who work with dangerous chemicals or perform their job in extreme weather conditions. Even with gloves, the sensitivity and accuracy of the multi-touch screen is extremely high. The screen features 2048×2048 resolution, 100 points per second report rate, and less than 35ms response time. Getac’s Multi-Touch technology will also offer complete compatibility with Microsoft’s Windows 7. The Getac V100 Tablet PC will be released later his month. No word on pricing so far. [Getac]
Getac has recently introduced the 9213 rugged notebook PC. It is a 13.3-inch laptop that supports a magnesium alloy case and chassis, while the LCD display and hard drive are shock-mounted to prevent damage in the case of a drop or bump. The laptop also adopts a spill-resistant keyboard and touchpad. Weighing at 3.9lbs, the Getac 9213 has an ultra-low voltage 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU with a 1GB of RAM (upgradable to 3GB), a 120GB hard drive (up to 250GB), a LED-backlit LCD display that sports a 1280×800 resolution, and a 1.3-megapixel camera with two digital microphones. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an optional 3G data network access. Its battery provides around 8-hours of operation time and can be extended to 12 hours with an extra battery pack that replaces the optical drive. For security, there is an integrated TPM security module and fingerprint scanner. No word on pricing or availability at this time. [Electronista]
GETAC has launched another fully rugged notebook, the B300, that has been designed to be fully customizable, with an extensive list of security, power and connectivity options. The B300 features an ultra-bright 13.3 inch sunlight readable display making it an ideal choice for daylight viewing. Its exterior is made from magnesium alloy, and is equipped with shock mounted hard disk drive, vibration and shock resistance body, and sealed I/O caps and doors to prevent damage from solid particles and moisture. It is also heavily armed for privacy and data security via its fingerprint scanner, TPM V1.2, optional smart card reader and includes comprehensive connectivity options including Bluetooth, Wireless LAN, GPS and 3G. The computing specs include Intel® Core™2 Duo Merom L7500 1.6GHz processor, 512MB DDR2 expandable to 4GB, SATA 80GB expandable to 250GB, DVD Super Multi Drive, and more. It currently retails starting at an unconfirmed price of approx. $3200. [GETAC]
