Handheld Unveils 10-Inch Algiz 10X Rugged Tablet

Handheld Group, a manufacturer of rugged mobile computers and smartphones, has announced its new rugged mobile device for field professionals, the Algiz 10X rugged tablet PC. The Algiz 10X can withstand tough weather elements and harsh handling, and its large, 10.1-inch touchscreen provides the best screen visibility on the market.

"The new Algiz 10X is perfectly suited for field professionals who need a rugged tablet computer that is lightweight and built to withstand the harsh conditions that come with all kinds of industry fieldwork, and that can display detailed maps and other visuals even in bright sunlight," said Jerker Hellström, CEO, Handheld.

The Algiz 10X is IP65-rated and meets stringent MIL-STD-810G military standards for protecting against dust, water, vibrations, drops, extreme temperatures and varying altitudes. It is lightweight at 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) and is 32 mm (1.2-inch) thick.

The Algiz 10X's brilliant display features the latest generation of MaxView technology. The tablet also comes with a u-blox GPS receiver and WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS capability, plus Bluetooth 4.0, WLAN 802.11 b/g/n and it is WWAN Gobi 3000-ready with fully integrated modem and antennas for wireless connectivity. It has a built-in 5 Megapixel camera with LED flash, and several connectivity opportunities, including waterproof USB 2.0, VGA and RS232 ports. The Algiz 10X operates on an Intel Atom N2800 dual-core processor with 4 GB of DDR3 RAM, offering top-of-the-line computing capability, and the SSD disk is expandable via microSD for massive storage capacity. The Algiz 10X runs Windows 7 Ultimate and is ready for Windows 8.

"With the Algiz 10X, we are expanding the popular product family that includes our Algiz 7, which is the preferred choice today for field professionals worldwide. The Algiz 10X comes with increased processing power and storage plus a larger display - something that the market has been asking for," said Hellström.

Like all of Handheld's lineup of rugged PDAs, smartphones and mobile computers, the Algiz 10X is specifically developed for field workers in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security.

The Algiz 10X will be available in January 2013. Orders can be placed immediately.

Handheld Algiz 10X product specifications:
Size: 275 mm (10.8") x 171 mm (6.7") x 32 mm (1.2")
Weight: 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)

Environment
Operating: -20 °C to 60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F) MIL-STD-810G, Method 502.5 Procedure II
Storage: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140 °F) MIL-STD-810G, Method 501.5, Procedure I; MIL-STD 810G, Method 502.5, Procedures I & III
Drop: - 26 drops from 1.22 m (4 ft) MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6, Procedure IV
Vibration: MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.6, Procedures I & II
Sand & dust: IP65, MIL-STD-810G
Water: IP65, MIL-STD-810G

Humidity: MIL-STD-810G, Method 507.5
Altitude: 4572 m (15,000 ft) at 23 °C (73 °F)

Processor: Intel Atom N2800 1.86 GHz Processor
Memory/Disk: 4 GB DD3 RAM / 64 GB SSD, optional 128 GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (ready for Windows 8)
Screen: 10.1" widescreen 1366 x 768 resolution LED high-brightness MaxView Technology, Resistive single touch, Ambient light sensor
Keyboard/Keypad: Power key, Menu key, 4+1 Navigation/directional keys, 3 user-programmable buttons, On-screen QWERTY soft keyboard
Battery: Hot-swappable Li-Ion battery pack, Standard battery: 38.5 Wh, Extended battery: 77 Wh

Connections: 1 x USB 2.0 port*, 1 x USB 2.0 port, 1 x 9-pin serial RS-232 port*, 1 x VGA*, 1 x DC power port*, 1 x RJ45 10/100/1000 LAN, 1 x microSD Slot, 1 x Audio/Microphone (*waterproof even with latch open)
Docking Connector: Contact Pin Type, 1 x External GPS antenna input, 1 x External GSM antenna input Communication
Audio: Speaker / Mic / Headset jack
Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth v.4.0
Cellular (WWAN): WWAN (Optional) Gobi 3000-ready, supporting the following RF bands: HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100/AWS MHz, Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE - 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, CDMA EVDO Rev. A - 800/1900 MHz
Wireless LAN: 802.11 b/g/n supports WEP, WPA, WPA2

Navigation: Integrated u-blox GPS, WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS-capable
Camera: 5-Megapixel Camera + LED flash

Options
Vehicle cradle that includes: 1 DC PWR, 2xUSB, 2xRS232, 1x10/100 LAN, 1xGPS antenna input, 1xGSM antenna input Carry cases Pole mount solution 12V vehicle charger