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Getac unveils the new rugged Z710 Android tablet

Most Android tablets aren't cut out for life in the outdoors. People who work outside such as field service or oil filled workers have to be very careful with a typical Android tablet because one drop or light sprinkling of rain could spell the end. Getac has unveiled what it calls the world's most rugged Android tablet specifically designed to survive extreme work environments. Read The Full Story

Getac shows off new flagship rugged notebook called X500

We have talked about Getac and its line of rugged notebooks for a long time and the latest rugged machine from the company is now here. The notebook is called the X500 and is hailed as the most powerful rugged notebook computer the company makes. The rig looks like a briefcase when closed and is powered by a 2.66GHz Core i7 processor. Read The Full Story

Getac S400′s Newest Nearly-Indestructible Notebook

, Oct 19th 2010 Discuss [0]

For those of you who routinely toss their computers down flights of stairs to test how hardcore they are: first of all, stop it. Second, here's the notebook for you! Sort of! This is what Getac is presenting as their new Semi-Rugged laptop - one made for those whose line of work requires a few bruises and bumps, maybe a little bit of water and/or dust, but don't need the fully-rugged, sealed unit option. Read The Full Story

Getac updates B300 rugged notebook computer

Getac makes a full line of rugged computers that will survive harsh environments where the average notebook would not last. The company has announced that its B300 rugged notebook has been updated for better performance. The machine gets some nice new features. Read The Full Story

Getac V200 rugged Core i7 tablet PC outed

Rugged computer specialist Getac has outed its successor a sibling to the V100 convertible tablet PC, and as you might expect it's no less sturdy.  The Getac V200 has a 12.1-inch super-bright 1,200 nit multitouch-capable display, 2.0GHz Intel Core i7-620LM processor and WiFi b/g/n, but more importantly perhaps it's MIL-STD-810G and IP65 compliant for resilience to dust, vibration, temperatures as low as -20 degrees centigrade and water. Read The Full Story

Getac rugged V100 tablet gets Core i7 update

, Jul 15th 2010 Discuss [0]

Getac has updated its ruggedized convertible tablet PC, the Getac V100, with a 1.2GHz Intel Core i7 processor.  That, the company claims, is good enough for a 47-percent performance boost over the last-gen model - in no small part thanks to Turbo Boost - making it the fastest dual-core ruggedized convertible on the market (a pretty small ecosystem, they must admit). Read The Full Story

Getac V100 Tablet PC gets glove-friendly multitouch display

Ruggedized PC manufacturer Getac have announced a multitouch upgrade to their suitably-sturdy V100 Tablet PC; however, while they may not be the first to throw multi-finger control into the mixture, their Windows 7 compatible display uses resistive rather than capacitive technology.  While capacitive touchscreens - such as found on the iPhone - are fashionable right now, resistive touchscreens have the benefit of working with gloved fingers. Read The Full Story

Getac 9213 “Business Rugged” notebook blends sturdy and stylish

Rugged computers generally look like a cross between the Michelin Man and some sort of inflatable life-raft, so it's nice to see a notebook that wears its shock-resistance discretely.  To be fair to the competition, the Getac 9213 is described as "business rugged", which means while its full magnesium allow chassis and case, and shock-mounted HDD and 13.3-inch WXGA display may stand up to the occasional bump and drop, it's not quite in Panasonic Toughbook territory.   Read The Full Story

Getac V100 rugged Tablet PC tested: blindingly good

, Mar 12th 2009 Discuss [0]

There's sturdy, and there's a laptop so rugged you can throw a punch at the display and not expect it to crack.  The Getac V100 is a convertible Tablet PC intended for outdoor workers who demand blazing-bright screens and MIL-STD 810F and IP54 rugged compliance; according to Tablet PC Review, it might even be too bright. Read The Full Story

GETAC PS535F rugged PDA with GPS, altimeter & compass

GETAC have announced their latest super-rugged PDA, the GPS-equipped PS535F, complete with MIL-STD 810F compliance and IP54 certification.  The PS535F has a sunlight-readable 3.5-inch VGA touchscreen and an integrated 3-megapixel autofocus camera, together with an altimeter and electronic compass, and runs Windows Mobile 6.1. Read The Full Story