Durabook expands rugged tablet portfolio with ATEX-certified models for explosive environments Durabook today announced the availability of two rugged tablet models specifically designed for use in locations where gases, vapors, dust, and other substances create a significant risk of explosion. The new Durabook R8-EX and U11-EX Windows 11 tablets are certified to meet the European Union's ATmosphères EXplosibles (ATEX) Zone 2/22 certification, meaning they can be used in environments where potential ignition sources include lightning strikes, stray currents, static electricity, open flames, and mechanically generated sparks. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by chb
FULL REVIEW: DURABOOK S15 15.6-inch semi-rugged laptop The DURABOOK S15 is the latest, most powerful, and most advanced version of a well established line of semi-rugged laptops from one of the industry's most respected and most experienced designers and manufacturers of military-grade mobile computing products. Now technologically fully up-to-date, the remarkably light and slender DURABOOK S15 represents a very attractive, and budget-friendly, option for anyone in need of a big-screen laptop that can handle way more abuse than standard consumer tech. [See full review of the DURABOOK S15] -- Posted Wednesday, December 6, 2023 by chb
Durabook announces Windows 11 secured-core PCs in its mobile rugged computing portfolio In collaboration with Microsoft, Durabook today announced the availability of Windows 11 Secured-core PCs for its mobile rugged computing portfolio. The Durabook S15 Rugged Laptop and U11 Rugged Tablet with advanced Windows 11 security are immediately available to protect sensitive data for professionals on the move. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, November 16, 2023 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Durabook U11 11.6-inch rugged WIndows tablet Durabook's handy but very rugged 3-pound Windows 11 tablet. Updated to Intel 12th generation Core processors and related technology, the latest version of the U11 checks all the marks of a competent computing tool for work in the toughest environments. What sets the U11 apart is its fully enclosed design, eliminating the possibility of a failing fan. [See full review of the Durabook U11] -- Posted Monday, October 23, 2023 by chb
Durabook announces contract with National Association of State Procurement Officers Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced it has signed a multi-year contract with NASPO ValuePoint as a qualified manufacturer for Computer Equipment. NASPO ValuePoint is the cooperative purchasing arm of the National Association of State Procurement Officers (NASPO). [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, October 11, 2023 by chb
Durabook's next-generation S15 semi-rugged laptop with 12th gen Intel CPU packs performance into the thinnest, lightest, 15.6-inch semi-rugged laptop in its class Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced the launch of the next-generation S15 Semi-Rugged Laptop equipped with the latest Intel® 12th Gen Alder Lake platform. The combination of this powerful CPU, coupled with a comprehensive set of connectivity options, security support, and its capability for further expandability makes this semi-rugged laptop with its large screen the perfect support for professional field services personnel running ever more sophisticated applications in challenging conditions. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023 by chb
Durabook upgrades U11 rugged tablet with 12th gen Intel® CPU and architectural innovations to establish the most versatile 11-inch rugged tablet Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced upgrading its U11 Rugged Tablet with the 12th Gen Intel® processor and other architectural innovations that establish it as the most versatile 11-inch rugged tablet. The U11 rugged tablet solution goes above and beyond standard requirements to elevate the professional user's experience. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, July 12, 2023 by chb
Durabook trademarks Coolfinity for its proprietary fanless cooling design of rugged laptops and tablets Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced Coolfinity™ as a trademark of its proprietary integrated passive cooling design for its rugged laptops and tablets. Durabook is the only rugged device manufacturer to offer full-featured, high-performance devices with a fanless thermal solution, equipped with the latest Microsoft Windows 11 Pro operating system, allowing the platform to operate with unprecedented reliability and levels of safety in handling powerful Intel® Core™ processors. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023 by chb
Durabook's rugged solution for AE Tools & Computers mixes portable computing with motor oil Durabook, Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged mobile computing solutions, today announced it is supplying AE Tools & Computers with the Durabook S14I Rugged Laptop, customizing the platform to run incompatible OEM programs, and also creating a custom product support model. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Wednesday, April 12, 2023 by chb
Case Study: Computers in Marine Exploration In March 2023, Carol Cotton, RuggedPCReview.com's Director of Photography, participated in an expedition to the Silver Banks marine reserve off the coast of the Dominican Republic to record and document humpback whale behavior. Her departure coincided with the world's governments finalizing a new UN Treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Cotton brought along a compact rugged Windows-based Durabook R8 tablet computer as part of her gear. Read about the review trip and Cotton's experiences with the rugged tablet. [Read Case Study: Computers in Marine Exploration] -- Posted Monday, April 3, 2023 by chb
Durabook computing solutions are 'Big Shoulders' to Chicago's Metra rail system Durabook, Durabook, an innovator in purpose-built, rugged computing solutions, today announced it is supplying Metra, the commuter rail system serving the Chicago metropolitan area, with its rugged S15AB laptop computers. "Metra runs nearly 24/7 and asks a lot of all its equipment, from trains to laptops used in the field where Chicago weather can be extreme. We are using the Durabook S15AB, the thinnest and lightest 15.6" model in its class, that also offers the latest technology," said Aaron Schulz, Metra Sr. Car Inspector. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Tuesday, March 7, 2023 by chb
FULL REVIEW: Durabook R8 rugged 8-inch Windows tablet A lot of industry-specific software is only available for Windows, and sometimes you need that in the field, running on a small, compact yet powerful package that fits anywhere and won't weigh you down. That's what the Durabook R8 was made for. It is a fully rugged, Intel 12th generation "Alder Lake" based 8-inch tablet computer weighing just 1.88 pounds. Our full review revealed the Durabook R8 as an eminently portable package combining state-of-the-art technology with great functionality and significant customization potential. [See full review of the Durabook R8] -- Posted Wednesday, February 22, 2023 by chb
Full review: Alder Lake-powered Durabook R11 It's good to be first with new tech, and the Durabook R11 fully-rugged 11.6-inch Windows tablet was the first in its field announced with Intel "Alder Lake" 12th generation Core processors, and also the first Alder Lake-equipped rugged device in our testing lab. The Durabook R11 is a time-proven light and handy machine for tough jobs in the field, and it's now technologically state-of-the-art. [See full review of the Durabook R11 fully rugged tablet] -- Posted Tuesday, November 29, 2022 by chb
Durabook adds 12th Gen Intel processor and more to its 11-inch R11L fully rugged tablet Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced significant updates to its R11L device, offering a competitively-priced 11" fully rugged tablet featuring the latest 12th Gen Intel® processor and architectural innovations to elevate the user experience. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, October 27, 2022 by chb
Durabook introduces first fanless 8" fully rugged tablet with Intel's 12th Gen CPU Durabook, the global rugged mobile solutions brand owned by Twinhead International Corporation, today announced the launch of its new Durabook R8, the world's first fanless 8" fully rugged tablet featuring 12th generation Intel® Core™ processors for exceptionally powerful user performance. [See Durabook media release] -- Posted Thursday, September 15, 2022 by chb
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