October 2024

FULL REVIEW: DTResearch DT302RP rugged tablet
Slim, light, and technologically up-to-date, the new 10-inch rugged Windows 11 tablet from DT Research checks all the boxes of what a modern tablet computer for use in health care and a wide range of other vertical markets should be. And with an optional magnetically detachable keyboard, the DT302RP becomes a hybrid 2-in-1 device that can instantly provide full laptop functionality. What's not to like? [See full review of the DTResearch DT302RP rugged 10-inch Windows tablet] -- Posted Wednesday, October 2, 2024

FULL REVIEW: Teguar TP-5710-22 industrial HMI panel PC
Industrial HMIs, which stands for Human Machine Interface, are panel PCs specifically designed for numerous applications where industrial processes are monitored, evaluated, and managed by human operators. Such HMI PCs must be rugged, completely reliable, and pack workstation-level performance. Teguar's TP-5710 line includes five modular, different size models, all using the same system unit; we reviewed and benchmarked the 22-inch version. [See full review of the Teguar TP-5710-22 industrial HMI] -- Posted Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Getac's Essentials Suite enhances operational efficiency and device management capabilities across the industries
Getac today announced the launch of its Essentials Suite, a comprehensive collection of powerful software solutions designed to help organizations overcome operational challenges and enhance field worker efficiency across the industries. Getac Essentials Suite is designed to solve these issues. It consists of three core elements — Essential Control, Essential Apps, and Essential Utilities — each delivering transformative, industry-specific tools that helps users administer, manage, and maintain every stage of their rugged devices' lifecycle. [See Getac media release -- Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024

What happened in rugged computing 15 years ago: October 2009
In October 2009, Handheld Group introduced the ultra-rugged Nautiz X7, Aaeon Technology the rugged RTC-1000 tablet, and Dell a toughened version of its XT2 convertible, the XT2 XFR. Intermec offered "cash for clunkers," a liberal trade-in program. Infoworld said WindowsMobile's future looked increasingly uncertain. We at RuggedPCReview found that the new Windows 7 looked remarkably like Vista with a new name. MobileDemand introduced a smaller rugged Tablet PC, the xTablet T7000. The Statistics Center-Abu Dhabi bought Intermec CN50 handhelds. We did a full review of the small Datalogic Memor with its "speedy, modern PXA310 processor," and also examined the Samwell Ruggedbook SR800. On the bleeding technology edge, Getac offered multi-touch on its V100, Fujitsu Lifebook the T4410 multi-touch convertible, and Motion Gorilla Glass on its C5/F5, and we wondered if 3D, the hot thing on TVs, would soon be on handhelds via a new 3M optical film. [See September 2009 archive] -- Posted Tuesday, October 1, 2024